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71 duster project.

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Well though it was time I posted up my latest mopar project,
Purchased this locally 2 year ago and couldn’t resist another challenge.original California car needing a full Resto.
It needs the usual front floor pans and small repairs in the boot due to standing water rather than rot.
The body has its usual bumps and dents but I enjoy metal fabrication and panel work.
The car came with loads of parts missing which I’ve managed to source.
It’s now at my workshop and the plan is a long term Resto, we will see.
Already started restoring small bits and pieces and boxing them up.

I’ve built a mild 360 and a 904 for it and it will have 83/4 rear with 3.23 suregip and front powerdisc brakes.
What is it about these old mopars, its great fun bringing them back to life.
Here’s a few pics, it looks worse than it really is.
Richard.👍
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Nice, looking forward to all the updates and photos :thumbright:
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Good project Richard, I am sure you will do a great job :thumbright:
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Good luck, looking forward to the pics :thumbright:
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Keep us up to speed, especially with getting it registered with DVLA. :read2:
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Will do Matt,
Fingers crossed. 👍
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looking forward to the updates
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nice one Richard 8-)

keep the photos coming

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Well the panics over,
Was a bit concerned about getting the car registered as the car was missing a lot of bits, and was partly dismantled,but a new v5 popped through the letter box the other day.😀😀
Thanks Matt h for your info.👍

Had to make a start on it and before you know it,it’s in bits.
It’s supposed to be a long term project but we will see.
Here’s a few snaps to be going on with to those who are interested.
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That doesn't look too bad at all :thumbright:
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Looks great Richard!! :rr:
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Dom66 wrote: Mon Mar 02, 20 9:34 am That doesn't look too bad at all :thumbright:
Yes agreed, good luck with the resto Richard.
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Well you just cannot help yourself can you mate …………… nice looking car and with your customary touch going to be a cracker , good luck with the build
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Gotta love a Duster. What are the plans for resto? bodywork then paint and interior, or will you leave some as is and work here and there?

Ive had mine about 5 years now, almost wish i had that condition, too scared to scratch the paint.
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Thanks for the positive comments guys.
Next job will be to remove the screens and complete dash assembly, then start on metal work, once that’s done it will get sand blasted.
I know what you mean chris about shinny paint but as there is no patina it will get painted.you just need to start using yours now.
Oh and As you know guy I work on modern stuff all day long but nothing beats working on these old mopars and giving them a new lease of life.👍😀
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