AMT 1971 Duster Street Machine

[xs650shawn]

Having a builder's block with one of my other projects, so I decided to start this. Going for a Pro-Touring look with it.

Rear wheel wells didn't allow my choice wheels and tires to go where I planned, as far as the stance I envision. So first order of business is to make some mini-tubs. Final stance isn't planned to be as low as the photo shows, but it shows how much more clearance the mini-tubs provide.

[Tuffy's Garage]

looks great so far

[David G.]

Nice tub work!

David G.

[NOBLNG]

Good start! I am itching to tub something too.?

[Cool Hand]

Nice work on the tubs, wheels suit the style of build. 

[Joe Handley]

5 hours ago, Cool Hand said:

Nice work on the tubs, wheels suit the style of build. 

I agree, I need to do something for the Johan '56 Plymouth and '59 Rambler Wagon I've got ready for primer, may need to do this to those since there's no interior in them!

[rightrudder]

I like it! Big fan of the Duster here. 

[Mopeyguy]

i like where this is going, im doing a similar build, Modern Hemi powered. 

[Gary Chastain]

Great vision for this build, will follow

[Keef]

You have my attention sir ?

 

Please. Continue with this awesome build! ??

[xs650shawn]

Been a couple weeks since having any time for this. Realized I will have to relocate the leaf springs, considering the wider tires. So I cut out the trunk floor to make room. May end up opening the trunk too, haven't decided yet.

[mustang1989]

Nice job working everything in so far. Love the look.

[Mattilacken]

Looking good! I like the mock-up! 

[xs650shawn]

Haven't had much bench time lately for the '71 Duster. Crammed a bit in last night. New trunk floor is in, and rear axle is narrowed to make room for the Pegasus wheels.

[slusher]

Nicely done!

[Ian McLaren]

1 hour ago, slusher said:

Nicely done!

 

[Ian McLaren]

Off to a great start.

[Bainford]

Nice work. Looks cool with the inboard leaf springs. 

[Bills72sj]

Nice work. I did a mini tub on my 67 Mustang GT.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/topic/155547-stalled-1967-mustang-gt-coming-back-in-the-queue/

 

[xs650shawn]

Made some progress on my '71 Duster street machine today. Made something resembling a fuel cell and battery mount areas in the trunk floor. Engine has plug wires. Had to take some creative liberty as to where the wires go, because the coil packs on this engine are so small. Coming along.

[xs650shawn]

Finally started a little paint.

[David G.]

Tidy mod work on this one.

It must be nice getting to put some color down too.

David G.

[dino246gt]

Nice work on those modifications!

Going to be a very cool street Duster!

 

[slusher]

Real nice work so far, gives me the urge to start a Mopar kit..

[Zippi]

I really like the looks of this one.  Nice mods so far.