Ok, this might get a little lengthy, but here goes.
Most likely picking up a 73 Duster 318 as I said in my introductory thread. I have been a fox chassis Mustang man my whole life, but we're on top of this Duster for my Boy. I'm very mechanically inclined and have an excellent set of tools including air. I can R&R engines & transmissions, and rebild engines no sweat. Essentially I'm trying to say that I have a lot of experience wrenching, but not on everyting. Below is a list of things that I will most likely have to tackle on the Duster and I'm looking for some input as to the degree of difficulty.
1) Rebuild front & rear suspension, This car has torsion bars I'm told and I have no experience with those. What can I expect, and what books would be most helpful for a walkthrough.
2) Swap in a T5 5 speed. I've seen a long thread on this, but there isn't a step by step look at it. It looks like there may be a need to cut and weld on the torsion bar bracing which I'm not sure about. Anyone have more in depth info on this?
3) The car is a no power steering car. I would like to add PS. Are used parts typically available, or will I have to source everything new?
4) Headers - When we rebuild the engine (or rebuild and install a sourced 360), I will want to out some Hedman Hedders in. From what I've read, there are issues with the power steering. Can anyone give any info in this?
5) Sources for used parts - Is there anywhere near me in Tulsa that is a good source for used mopar stuff? Engines, interior parts, hard parts?
If I think of other things to add, I'll drop them on here. Sorry for the long winded post, but I thought maybe if I dumped it all in one place, it might be easier. Thanks for any help!!:cheers:
Most likely picking up a 73 Duster 318 as I said in my introductory thread. I have been a fox chassis Mustang man my whole life, but we're on top of this Duster for my Boy. I'm very mechanically inclined and have an excellent set of tools including air. I can R&R engines & transmissions, and rebild engines no sweat. Essentially I'm trying to say that I have a lot of experience wrenching, but not on everyting. Below is a list of things that I will most likely have to tackle on the Duster and I'm looking for some input as to the degree of difficulty.
1) Rebuild front & rear suspension, This car has torsion bars I'm told and I have no experience with those. What can I expect, and what books would be most helpful for a walkthrough.
2) Swap in a T5 5 speed. I've seen a long thread on this, but there isn't a step by step look at it. It looks like there may be a need to cut and weld on the torsion bar bracing which I'm not sure about. Anyone have more in depth info on this?
3) The car is a no power steering car. I would like to add PS. Are used parts typically available, or will I have to source everything new?
4) Headers - When we rebuild the engine (or rebuild and install a sourced 360), I will want to out some Hedman Hedders in. From what I've read, there are issues with the power steering. Can anyone give any info in this?
5) Sources for used parts - Is there anywhere near me in Tulsa that is a good source for used mopar stuff? Engines, interior parts, hard parts?
If I think of other things to add, I'll drop them on here. Sorry for the long winded post, but I thought maybe if I dumped it all in one place, it might be easier. Thanks for any help!!:cheers:
