Project Riddler's Ride - 1976 Plymouth Duster

[Riddler]

Here’s one of the front seats center sections. Can’t wait to see these in person and get the seats in.

Riddler

 

[Riddler]

I've just been working on small items. I wired the third brake light, the interior theater lighting and also the underhood light. Still on my list to do, get some LED strips and light up the foot wells, the rear foot wells and trunk.

Still haven't had any help getting the transmission in. Guess no one is getting a ride when it's done since no one wants to put in any work.

Riddler

 

[RustyRatRod]

Really comin together, Joe!

 

[Riddler]

Well the transmission went back and when I started the car to test it a power steering hose let go. Time to purchase some high end hoses and get rid of the rubber.

I'll be bleeding the hydraulic clutch and also capping the high pressure line so I can test the clutch.

Riddler

 

[Riddler]

Lots has been happening but I’ve found little time to update this thread. I do update my Instagram and Facebook quite often.

The seats are done and ready to be installed. I’ve made a new rear seat divider with a sheet of aluminum. I also started installing the interior. Planning to get the door panels done soon.

I have a small leak from the condenser box and still haven’t figured out its not getting power. Planning to check that out this weekend.

Riddler

 

[Riddler]

I forgot to post pictures on the seats... I sent the covers down to Arizona and had them sewn up. I installed them back on the frames.

I’m very happy with how these turned out.

Riddler

 

[Riddler]

I’ve been forgetting to update my build thread. I’ve been updating my Instagram and Facebook daily.

Anyway here’s where I’m at. Interior install is going well.

Riddler

 

[Riddler]

Here’s how she sits today.

Riddler

 

[Clelan]

So close! Looks great!

Cley

 

[HemiDenny]

I'm getting the A body list ready for the Nats tent....what do you think?

 

[Riddler]

I'm getting the A body list ready for the Nats tent....what do you think?

I think I'll be cutting it very close. Right now I'm about 4-5 weeks out depending on when the shop comes and gets it.

I just don't know. It should be ready as I want tit on the road for July. How much time do I have?

Riddler

 

[HemiDenny]

set up for the (Mopar) Nats is August 9th / 10th....We start gathering late Thursday afternoon of the 9th, but some come Friday the 10th and a few stragglers even come Saturday.

 

[JayinMI]

Bring Greg and his new car. lol

 

[Riddler]

Bring Greg and his new car. lol

LOL... yeah he wants to go, but who knows if we can get a hotel room and such.

Riddler

 

[JayinMI]

LOL... yeah he wants to go, but who knows if we can get a hotel room and such.

Riddler

It's good to see him in a position to have a "toy" car again. He seems much happier in the last year or so. You guys gonna be out on Woodward this year?

Jay

 

[Riddler]

It's good to see him in a position to have a "toy" car again. He seems much happier in the last year or so. You guys gonna be out on Woodward this year?

Jay

I won't be. I'm working on making the Mopar Nats my place to be. Might drive up to MoparFest in Canada on the same date.

Riddler

 

[Riddler]

Started mocking up my center console. These cars have very little room for all life’s pleasures.

Riddler

 

[Demon B Leavin]

Nice Ride, who made the dash cluster for you and do you know if you can get the dash out without removing the windshield ? Thanks Mike

 

[Riddler]

Nice Ride, who made the dash cluster for you and do you know if you can get the dash out without removing the windshield ? Thanks Mike

The dash was made by Peaks Dashes, which is out of business. The main dash structure cannot be removed easily while the windshield is in. There are 5 small bolts up under the black rubber. Some have said they were able to get it those out, however I don't see that being possible.

Riddler

 

[Demon B Leavin]

Starting on my project now

 

[Riddler]

Nice what are you going to put in there?

Riddler

 

[Demon B Leavin]

The dash was made by Peaks Dashes, which is out of business. The main dash structure cannot be removed easily while the windshield is in. There are 5 small bolts up under the black rubber. Some have said they were able to get it those out, however I don't see that being possible.

Riddler

Thanks I did contact the guy who was building those dashes a few years ago and yes he stopped making them , didn't know how current yours was thinking maybe someone started making them again, I will try & hook the weatherstrip and pull it back and see if I can get to the fasteners holding it in. Mine is a 72 Demon

 

[Demon B Leavin]

535 Hemi

 

[Riddler]

Nice!!! That's a big motor to fit into that small engine bay. I know I had a rough time getting the 6.1 in.

Riddler

 

[PhotoGreg]

535 Hemi

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Oh.. lawd..

That's a LOT of motor.

I like it.