Restoration of the Butch Leal B/MP Hemi Duster

[pomonamissel]

wonderful job their doing . hemidenny and oldmanmopar ''the duster boys''right ?

 

[Carlton Fan]

That's us.......

 

[pomonamissel]

great job guys , thats going to be a great part of history restored . got a spot in mind . oh hemidenny lov what you did to the silver duster , and i hope you saw the od joke , about see it with both eyes open on the shift rods i built in the other thread . just getting to somewhat know you guys , it is very limited , just what we choose to share . and i can be a smart as.......s you know . i take as well as i give , its a see/saw thing , lol .

 

[Carlton Fan]

Should be looking like this before summer.

 

[Carlton Fan]

Metalwork done, the California Flash B/MP '75 Duster is now in epoxy primer and finesse bodywork will ensue. Not bad for a car that had no floor, core support, firewall or inner fenders a couple of weeks ago.

 

[C Body Bob]

Nice. Its comming along

 

[Carlton Fan]

Bodywork done and back in regular gray primer. Getting ready for paint.

 

[C Body Bob]

Bodywork done and back in regular gray primer. Getting ready for paint.

Very nice guys

 

[70bigblockdodge]

Very cool indeed thanks for documenting a piece of history.

 

[Carlton Fan]

Time for an update I guess. A new 572 Hemi (Yes, we're cheating but don't tell anyone!) is being assembled by Steve Atwell, the Dana was just completely refurbished by Moser Engineering, the proper seats have been purchased and new upholstery and door panels were sourced from Legendary Interiors. After a six month process of trying to find the best original Cragar Super Trick wheels possible (and ending up owning three complete sets) we finally have brand new 40 year old wheels; the best front ones are still in the box with new center caps. We found an original Mr. Gasket shifter (the car was sponsored by Mr. Gasket) but it will be mated to a Hurst Super Shifter under the floor). Sheet metal all in place, the car is finally in our brand new shop. Denny just fit the hood scoop last week (it has to be on the stock steel hood for NHRA M/P per the 1975 rulebook) and we are working on the plumbing of the brake and fuel lines. Body shop for paint soon. I'll add some pictures; not necessary in any particular order - you can figure it out (original pic for scoop position comparison). Note: the carbs and intake are pictured on our dummy block and heads & the wheels you see on the front of the car here are not the "good ones".

 

[Carlton Fan]

 

[65sporty]

Looking good

 

[pomonamissel]

duster guys are doing it right !

 

[Carlton Fan]

Set the Dana in today to check clearances. The coil overs are gone and it's now on leaves as originally campaigned. Have to build the ladder bars and wheelie bars to replicate the originals. While it's in, we also need to bend up new brake lines and the fuel line. It's a mental game changer for me to see it looking almost like it could roll. Did anybody find me some nice 14 x 32 Firestone Drag 500's yet (not W's)? I have three sets of slicks however none are exactly the correct ones.

 

[Carlton Fan]

Finally back on the ground.

 

[Carlton Fan]

Hood / Carb / Scoop base postioning today.

 

[LocuMob]

How did I miss this thread? Nice work guys!

 

[saylor]

holy mother

 

[Carlton Fan]

Engine builder Steve Atwell was able to score the desired Accel 16-plug distributor(s) like those pictured - N.O.S.

 

[Carlton Fan]

Started to do the preliminary pre-paint layout of contingency stickers on the Butch Leal
B/MP Hemi Duster while awaiting for the rest to arrive from Pro-Stock Pete.