dudley32 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Posted March 23, 2017 An older street rod built about 12 years ago. It needs some attention, but it's drivable, which I like... 3 Quote
knuckleharley Posted March 23, 2017 Report Posted March 23, 2017 Driveable is ALWAYS good.providing it also stops. Many of us spend years gathering and rebuilding parts just to be able to drive a old car for the first time. Quote
dudley32 Posted March 23, 2017 Author Report Posted March 23, 2017 15 minutes ago, knuckleharley said: Many of us spend years gathering and rebuilding parts just to be able to drive a old car for the first time. I've been working on old cars for years...I wanted something I could drive now and work on later instead of the other way around.. 1 Quote
knuckleharley Posted March 23, 2017 Report Posted March 23, 2017 12 minutes ago, dudley32 said: I've been working on old cars for years...I wanted something I could drive now and work on later instead of the other way around.. A point of view I am starting to appreciate more with each day that passes. 5 Quote
kbuhagiar Posted March 23, 2017 Report Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) Dudley32, Nice car...looks familiar! Any more details (drivetrain, suspension, etc.)? Edited March 23, 2017 by kbuhagiar 1 Quote
YukonJack Posted March 23, 2017 Report Posted March 23, 2017 Nice looking coupe. Anymore pictures? 1 Quote
dudley32 Posted March 23, 2017 Author Report Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 4 hours ago, kbuhagiar said: Dudley32, Nice car...looks familiar! Any more details (drivetrain, suspension, etc.)? 3 hours ago, YukonJack said: Nice looking coupe. Anymore pictures? Thanks Guys...it was a craigslist car...all Mopar (340 sixpack, 4 speed)...out of a '71 duster...nice little lopey cam... front suspension is Mustang with tubular A arms... Edited March 23, 2017 by dudley32 1 Quote
dudley32 Posted March 23, 2017 Author Report Posted March 23, 2017 Side shot...I intend to change the wheels and put the side stainless back on...also needs the trunk repainted where clear coat is peeling...sun damage from sitting... Quote
dale Posted March 23, 2017 Report Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) WOW... Those 340s are high buck.. Whats the rear end...Must really burn. Edited March 23, 2017 by dale change Quote
Flatie46 Posted March 23, 2017 Report Posted March 23, 2017 Good looking car, I like the stance. If you don't mind me asking what's the tire sizes and rim widths? Quote
knuckleharley Posted March 23, 2017 Report Posted March 23, 2017 9 hours ago, dudley32 said: Thanks Guys...it was a craigslist car...all Mopar (340 sixpack, 4 speed)...out of a '71 duster...nice little lopey cam... Yikes! That intake and air cleaner setup sells for more than I paid for my 42 Dodge coupe. I honestly can't remember the last time I saw a factory 3x2 setup or even a air cleaner for sale or on a car that wasn't a dedicated duster/barracuda/etc show car. I would rather have a 340 than have a hemi. Quote
dudley32 Posted March 23, 2017 Author Report Posted March 23, 2017 (edited) 8 hours ago, dale said: WOW... Those 340s are high buck.. Whats the rear end...Must really burn. Not sure what gear ratio I have...seems a little high...not for burn-outs...probably a good road gear...also it's not an 8 3/4, but I haven't crawled under it yet to take a look 8 hours ago, Flatie46 said: Good looking car, I like the stance. If you don't mind me asking what's the tire sizes and rim widths? Looks like 245/60/15's on front on 7's and 275/60/15 out back with maybe 8's...it has been mini-tubbed 3 hours ago, knuckleharley said: Yikes! That intake and air cleaner setup sells for more than I paid for my 42 Dodge coupe. I honestly can't remember the last time I saw a factory 3x2 setup or even a air cleaner for sale or on a car that wasn't a dedicated duster/barracuda/etc show car. I would rather have a 340 than have a hemi. Thanks...the guy I got it from said the six pack was worth some real change...I talked to the guy one night drove two hours and bought it the next morning...He had some really nice cars, numbers matching stuff. Enjoyed talking with him. Edited March 23, 2017 by dudley32 Quote
knuckleharley Posted March 23, 2017 Report Posted March 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, dudley32 said: Thanks...the guy I got it from said the six pack was worth some real change...I talked to the guy one night drove two hours and bought it the next morning... Can't blame you. There is not one single engine in the world I would rather have for any of my cars than a 70-71 340,and the tri-power with the breather is just icing on the cake. BTW,I owned a 71 340 Duster in 72. Have nothing but fond memories of that car. If I were rich,I'd own another one. Hell,I wish I could afford to buy a really nice ORIGINAL 70-71 slant 6 Duster or Dart with auto and factory ac to drive every day. Quote
dudley32 Posted March 23, 2017 Author Report Posted March 23, 2017 I really appreciate all the kind words. I thought I'd found a good car and now you guys have confirmed it...I'll add more pictures as I work on some things...thanks again for making me welcome here. Quote
knuckleharley Posted March 23, 2017 Report Posted March 23, 2017 Thanks for joining and sharing. Quote
Young Ed Posted March 23, 2017 Report Posted March 23, 2017 27 minutes ago, knuckleharley said: Can't blame you. There is not one single engine in the world I would rather have for any of my cars than a 70-71 340,and the tri-power with the breather is just icing on the cake. BTW,I owned a 71 340 Duster in 72. Have nothing but fond memories of that car. If I were rich,I'd own another one. Hell,I wish I could afford to buy a really nice ORIGINAL 70-71 slant 6 Duster or Dart with auto and factory ac to drive every day. I can hook you up with this one..... 1 Quote
knuckleharley Posted March 23, 2017 Report Posted March 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, Young Ed said: I can hook you up with this one..... Thank for the offer. It's even the "right" color for me if it loses the venereal top,but I am too old and have too many physical issues to even think about taking on even a mostly complete project. That one is not only missing the 340,it's missing everything but the body shell. Quote
Flatie46 Posted March 24, 2017 Report Posted March 24, 2017 3 hours ago, dudley32 said: Looks like 245/60/15's on front on 7's and 275/60/15 out back with maybe 8's...it has been mini-tubbed If you don't mind, and if it ain't too much trouble, while you still got the camera out... post a pic of the trunk and the mini tub's...ole buddy Quote
dudley32 Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Posted March 25, 2017 (edited) On 3/23/2017 at 9:36 PM, Flatie46 said: If you don't mind, and if it ain't too much trouble, while you still got the camera out... post a pic of the trunk and the mini tub's...ole buddy Finally got the trunk back open...had to pull the front wheel and hook up a battery charger to the starter...trunk has a popper...I disconnected the battery (in the trunk) and shut the lid...I immediately knew what I'd done lol... BTW car has had floors replaced from firewall to trunk lid...springs are relocated about 2 inches inboard...would take a pretty wide tire...not that I'm interested... Edited March 25, 2017 by dudley32 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 On 3/23/2017 at 6:21 PM, knuckleharley said: Thank for the offer. It's even the "right" color for me if it loses the venereal top,but I am too old and have too many physical issues to even think about taking on even a mostly complete project. That one is not only missing the 340,it's missing everything but the body shell. simple fix, remove drivers side door lock,replace everything inboard of the lock itself....reaffix lock...good to go 1 Quote
knuckleharley Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 36 minutes ago, Plymouthy Adams said: simple fix, remove drivers side door lock,replace everything inboard of the lock itself....reaffix lock...good to go HAH! Like I am stupid enough to fall for THAT for the 17th time! 1 Quote
MackTheFinger Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 That looks like a really nice car, the coupe not the Duster 1 Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted March 25, 2017 Report Posted March 25, 2017 35 minutes ago, MackTheFinger said: That looks like a really nice car, the coupe not the Duster ashes to ashes, Duster to dust... 2 Quote
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