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76orangewagon 08-16-2016 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 69charger440 (Post 643723)
Looks amazing!

Thanks..I appreciate that.

waynieZ 08-16-2016 07:14 PM

Beautiful! You did an awesome job. I love it!! It looks so Clean and yes "SINISTER" ! I love the plate.

WSSix 08-17-2016 08:03 AM

Congrats on finishing the car. Love the final product. Have fun driving and showing it.

76orangewagon 08-17-2016 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by waynieZ (Post 643753)
Beautiful! You did an awesome job. I love it!! It looks so Clean and yes "SINISTER" ! I love the plate.

Thanks, I must admit it was a bigger hit at the Mopar Nationals than I thought. I guess I was just use to seeing it in the garage dusty and dirty all the time but it really shined up nice for the show. I had Mopar Collectors Guide and Mopar Action photograph the car at the same time on Friday AM, now we will see which one gets it to publication first. The Sinister license plate just seem to fit the car.

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Originally Posted by WSSix (Post 643798)
Congrats on finishing the car. Love the final product. Have fun driving and showing it.

Thanks, I still have some small details to work on, like Ceramic coating the tailpipes and getting a little stiffer coilover springs for the rear but nothing that wont stop it from hitting the streets before winter hits.

waynieZ 08-17-2016 04:43 PM

What coating did you use on the headers?

76orangewagon 08-18-2016 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by waynieZ (Post 643848)
What coating did you use on the headers?

I believe it is Cerma Chrome. It was applied by New Image Powder Coating in Struthers, Ohio back in 2012. After the engine dyno tuning they lost their shiny finish close to the block and took on a dull grey. I have planned to remove them over the winter and get them re-coated, maybe they have a uniformed grey that would go with my engine compartment better. If not I will get them shiny again like the rest of the exhaust.

waynieZ 08-18-2016 08:24 PM

Thanks.

Centerforce 08-19-2016 11:17 AM

Those rear tires are the beefiest things we've ever seen! We're hoping to see a LOT more pictures of this now that its finished! :thumbsup:

76orangewagon 08-20-2016 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Centerforce (Post 643988)
Those rear tires are the beefiest things we've ever seen! We're hoping to see a LOT more pictures of this now that its finished! :thumbsup:

Thanks,
I took these yesterday.

76orangewagon 08-20-2016 05:31 AM

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CJD Automotive 08-20-2016 07:26 AM

Always had a soft spot for the A-body Duster/Demon. You've managed sexy and mean in one car. Super nice car!

76orangewagon 08-20-2016 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CJD Automotive (Post 644044)
Always had a soft spot for the A-body Duster/Demon. You've managed sexy and mean in one car. Super nice car!

Thanks,
I've been working the bugs out and dialing in the suspension and having fun driving it in the process, except when the power steering pressure hose let go....oh well, just part of the process. looks like I need to paint some bolt heads or replace them with stainless steel.

Tincup 08-20-2016 06:54 PM

Came out awesome, love the big meats in the back....

76orangewagon 08-21-2016 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Tincup (Post 644079)
Came out awesome, love the big meats in the back....

Thanks Tin,
Overall I'm very happy with the way it turned out...there are a few small issues I have to work out but they are very minor and doesn't affect driving it.

66fury 08-21-2016 06:29 AM

i wonder what the hose let go? is that ptfe hose? makes me wonder cuz i just put a power setup in my fury and used ptfe hose and hope it doesn't happen to me also.car looks great btw

patriot68 08-21-2016 08:33 AM

I wasnt much of Duster fan till i saw this. BRAVO...Well done

76orangewagon 08-21-2016 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 66fury (Post 644092)
i wonder what the hose let go? is that ptfe hose? makes me wonder cuz i just put a power setup in my fury and used ptfe hose and hope it doesn't happen to me also.car looks great btw

Mark,
I made a rookie mistake and didn't use PTFE hose the first time but this time it is. I think your safe, I was worried about the hose first time I assembled it but wanted it to match all the other hoses and took a gamble... And as can tell the gamble didn't pay off. The PTFE hose I used has a black plastic coating so is close enough.

66fury 08-21-2016 03:24 PM

if you want black nylon braid ptfe its hard to find but aeroflow has it but they are in australia.took 3 weeks to get mine but i don't like the rubber coated look.

76orangewagon 08-21-2016 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by 66fury (Post 644120)
if you want black nylon braid ptfe its hard to find but aeroflow has it but they are in australia.took 3 weeks to get mine but i don't like the rubber coated look.

Thanks for the info. I'm ok with the look since its only about 10" long and tucked down low and barely visible. As long as it doesn't blow apart again I'll be happy.

rjsjea 08-27-2016 10:37 AM

Looks great!!

onelapduster 08-27-2016 05:13 PM

Consider using hydraulic hose with crimped JIC fittings.

76orangewagon 08-28-2016 06:25 AM

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Originally Posted by onelapduster (Post 644553)
Consider using hydraulic hose with crimped JIC fittings.

That was my initial thought for the replacement hose then I saw the PTFE with a burst strength of 2500PSI and thought I'd give that a try. The original hose was the nylon braid and after some research found that it is only good to 350PSI.

76orangewagon 08-28-2016 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by rjsjea (Post 644537)
Looks great!!

Thanks ....Did you ever get your Demon done.....it was on of the cars that inspired me to start mine six years ago.

onelapduster 08-28-2016 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 76orangewagon (Post 644565)
That was my initial thought for the replacement hose then I saw the PTFE with a burst strength of 2500PSI and thought I'd give that a try. The original hose was the nylon braid and after some research found that it is only good to 350PSI.

Id say you have it covered then. I am glad you got it finished up, been watching since you first posted. Your Duster turned out fantastic. You really kept it on track and true to your design photos.

76orangewagon 08-28-2016 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by onelapduster (Post 644570)
Id say you have it covered then. I am glad you got it finished up, been watching since you first posted. Your Duster turned out fantastic. You really kept it on track and true to your design photos.

Thanks,
That reminds me I need to change my Avatar with the new wheels.


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