dragcarz

Very cool!

Looks amazing! I really enjoy this build!

One of my Holy Grail builds here. I’m not even sure how I feel about the finished build. Usually by the time I’m close to being finished, I just want it over. I’ve been a couple months on the build and in all honesty it will be a few weeks before I will appreciate the time and work involved. Most of the research I found centered around the 71 Duster, and not the 72, so some liberties were taken in the completion of the build. The original MPC kit while so cool when it came out, left a lot to be desired. I wanted to keep the build as much as original to the kit, but I had to do major work on almost every part. If I had it to do over I would paint all the stripes, and use the Revell Hemi Dart kit for everything else. Questions, comments, and even criticism welcome.

I had most all of the build complete before starting on the motor.Im still trying to use as many kit components as possible, so I cut the bell housing from the transmission, as the tail shaft was molded to the interior tunnel, and that was removed and I used the 4 speed trans from to AMT 70 Coronet kit. The kits tunnel ram was terrible so I used one from the Johan Sox & Martin Cuda kit and some parts box carburators. I did use the kits headers but added a flange to mount to the heads and K&S aluminum tubing for the collectors. I scratch built the starter, and modified the S&M distributor. I scratch built the front motor plate to resemble the real car. About all that’s left is the final assembly. I’ll post finished pics shortly.

Awesome work!

Great save, looks great!

Amazing work!

I then turned my attention to completing the interior. I had already flocked the floors. I detailed a parts box steering wheel that resembled the 1to1 car. A parts box shifter with T handle and reverse lock out is installed and the scratch built roll bar and braces. A parts box tachometer and photo etched gages. I still need seat belts and harness.

I had put two coats of clear on the body, and let it dry a week. Today I sanded the body with 1000 grit sandpaper, and applied the final clear coat.

Wow, really turning out nice !

Looks great!

Thanks everyone, I stacked 3 Fred Cady side decals, to get the red covered. I have a list of things I’d do differently if I was to do it over.....

Thanks! Here’s the link, great product! Comes very thin, I wished I had painted the side panels now. https://www.cftapes.com

Looking great!

Quick update.....not perfect, but it’s getting there

One of my favorites, looks great!

I love the body modifications

NICE

Very cool

How about posting it , I’d love to see what your doing, I’ve got a Demon in the stash that I’m wanting to build.

Thanks everyone, Im determined to get it done

After installing the rear axle, I thought I was ready for paint and air brushed Model Master Semi Gloss Black, only to notice some sanding scratches, and will have to correct and repaint.

Small update: The company I work for thought we weren’t doing enough work, as I normally work in the field and drive time is considered, and added more daily assignments and closed another department completely and gave us that work to do.There short sided thinking has resulted in more work than I can complete in a day as we’re returning to field work, so I’ve not had much time to work on the Duster. I did manage to get the rear axle built. I started with the Dana from the 70 Coronet Kit, I narrowed the axle tubes too much the first time and ended up cutting them completely off and scratch built axle tube with Plastruct tubing. I used the kit leaf springs and mounted them to the rear frame rails as my reference photos showed. I notched the front of the rails to get the ride height correct and formed spring eye hangers.

You mentioned a new work area and better lighting, I’m curious what light your using? Great build by the way!

I would like a little more info on this build.