bayyum
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8)could i turn my duster into a demon? or is that just impossible?
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BAYYUM. MIKE
could a 1975 duster into a demon..
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72ScampTramp
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No not impossible. If we are talking about the same car I seen photos of. The didnt make demons in 75. Im not sure how close the body lines would even be.
bayyum
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okay, well i just 72 demons look way better than 1975 duster imho
Burntorange70
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It can be done. You would have to be nuts to do it though. LOL
bayyum
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yes we are takling about the same car, and i just like 72 demons more than 75 dusters
well they call me crazy
!! i was jus twondering
trying to keep my options open, what do you have to do to change them??
well they call me crazy
!! i was jus twonderingtrying to keep my options open, what do you have to do to change them??
Burntorange70
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We went over this a ways back.
Here is the link.http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=61480&highlight=duster+demon
This swap is do able but unless you have a parts car lying around it is not going to be cheap as people seem to think Demon parts are made of gold.
Here is the link.http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=61480&highlight=duster+demon
This swap is do able but unless you have a parts car lying around it is not going to be cheap as people seem to think Demon parts are made of gold.
Locomotion
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It's possible, but a lot of work.
I changed a Duster into a Dart Sport and working on a second one.
* Change the entire front clip (fenders, hood, grille, bumper, latch tray, etc) and fabricate a mounting arrangement for "regular" front bumper brackets. I believe 1970-1972 Swinger and 1971-1972 Demon bumpers and brackets are the same. 1975 and 1976 Dusters have "shock absorber" bumper brackets.
* Install a Demon taillight panel/lights in place of the Duster.
* Fabricate a new mounting arrangement for a "regular" rear bumper. I believe 1970-1973 Duster, 1973 dart Sport and 1971-1972 Demon bumpers and brackets are the same. (double check) You might be able to retain the original later Duster bumper and "shock absorber" brackets if you retain the filler between the bumper and body.
* You'll have to match up the side marker lights, depending on what year you make it. All 1972 and later A-bodies had the long, plastic, surface mounted lenses. Earlier year had smaller versions recessed in the fenders and 1/4 panels.
* A 1971 Demon may have a flat trunk lid. 1972 and later Demons, Dusters and Dart Sports had the one with a rib down the middle.
* Not sure if the rear 1/4 wheelwell lips are a "little" different or not.
I changed a Duster into a Dart Sport and working on a second one.
* Change the entire front clip (fenders, hood, grille, bumper, latch tray, etc) and fabricate a mounting arrangement for "regular" front bumper brackets. I believe 1970-1972 Swinger and 1971-1972 Demon bumpers and brackets are the same. 1975 and 1976 Dusters have "shock absorber" bumper brackets.
* Install a Demon taillight panel/lights in place of the Duster.
* Fabricate a new mounting arrangement for a "regular" rear bumper. I believe 1970-1973 Duster, 1973 dart Sport and 1971-1972 Demon bumpers and brackets are the same. (double check) You might be able to retain the original later Duster bumper and "shock absorber" brackets if you retain the filler between the bumper and body.
* You'll have to match up the side marker lights, depending on what year you make it. All 1972 and later A-bodies had the long, plastic, surface mounted lenses. Earlier year had smaller versions recessed in the fenders and 1/4 panels.
* A 1971 Demon may have a flat trunk lid. 1972 and later Demons, Dusters and Dart Sports had the one with a rib down the middle.
* Not sure if the rear 1/4 wheelwell lips are a "little" different or not.
new name lets call it the demon duster
Burntorange70
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Ya I get all tung tied when I talk about that car.
What kind of car is it?
Well its a demo er a dust.. enerson.... umm??? Its my drag car. LOL
wouldnt the only demon parts be the tail panel? the nose could be had off any 72 dart. i like the early duster front end better myself. the front wheel openings match the rears. i have thought of doing my 74 front to a 72.
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It is simple. Sell the Duster and buy a Demon.
Locomotion
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Yes, any Dart front clip would work.
Starting in 1970, the A-body Dodges had the rear of the front wheel opening taper back while the Plymouth A-bodies had the rear of the opening go down straighter.
Demster or Duston!? lol
Starting in 1970, the A-body Dodges had the rear of the front wheel opening taper back while the Plymouth A-bodies had the rear of the opening go down straighter.
Demster or Duston!? lol
Burntorange70
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Got to love the Demon and Scamp. There little bastards thats for sure. LOL
72_Durstya
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Change the enitire front clip, rear tail light valance, add Demon badges a dash of salt and pepper let bake for 30 min's and you're done! lol
Yuri
Probably not drivable....
It's a very easy swap, at least with the front end.
You just need to find a way to secure the front bumper.
Everything else is a direct bolt on.
The remote latch on the Duster will not work with the Demon/Dart hood however.
You will also need to splice in the turn signals and marker lights, as the connectors are different.
My car has been a "DustDevil" for about two years now.
You just need to find a way to secure the front bumper.
Everything else is a direct bolt on.
The remote latch on the Duster will not work with the Demon/Dart hood however.
You will also need to splice in the turn signals and marker lights, as the connectors are different.
My car has been a "DustDevil" for about two years now.
Years ago, when I had a '72 Demon, everyone called it a Duster. Just like people used to call my Ranchero an El Camino. Ya can't win!
I'm building a '74 Dart Sport to look like a 70-71 Duster. Not resto precision, just close enough for a hot rod. I like the early cars because they represent the hi-po years. The '72 and up's don't do a thing for me with the low compression, big bumpers, etc. Just a personal preference.
But anyhow, sure, build it as whatever you want!
I'm building a '74 Dart Sport to look like a 70-71 Duster. Not resto precision, just close enough for a hot rod. I like the early cars because they represent the hi-po years. The '72 and up's don't do a thing for me with the low compression, big bumpers, etc. Just a personal preference.
But anyhow, sure, build it as whatever you want!
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