If I had the money, I would buy this car

Oh Bob....that makes me moist. [smilie=e:

Such an unassuming beast ain't it? Fuggin sweet. [smilie=c:
 
Does that thing have a Hemi, NO, wanna race! [smilie=e: Rich.
With ya on that bob, if only I were born rich instead of Rich! [smilie=e:
 
Not me. I don't like Dusters. [smilie=e:


Oh, wait, yes I do.

Very cool. Wonder if the winning bidder would run heads up against my small block. I bet I could take him. Yeah. [smilie=e:
 
I wonder if it's still got the 8-1/4" rear end though. If it does, it won't last long :)

That thing defines sleeper, doesn't it?
 
mopar_man said:
68R/T said:
He's even realistic on his reserve too. $30K
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I hope that's sarcastic. It's a real nice car but that seems a bit high for an A-body, Hemi or not.
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ask XL what a 340 clone (mopey) is worth on paper, i don't know the difference in value with the $US and $CND but i think it was close to the reserve from this Duster
 
mopar_man said:
68R/T said:
He's even realistic on his reserve too. $30K
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I hope that's sarcastic. It's a real nice car but that seems a bit high for an A-body, Hemi or not.
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It's too high for me, but I'm not convinced that's a high price for the car.

I'm still tempted to beg and plead with Gina to let me float a loan and buy it. [smilie=e:
 
mopar_man said:
68R/T said:
He's even realistic on his reserve too. $30K
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I hope that's sarcastic. It's a real nice car but that seems a bit high for an A-body, Hemi or not.
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Uh Flamin' head? I'm sorry but I think it's time you give your head a shake and recognise what stuff really costs in 2005.

Look at that car. I mean really look at it. That ain't no cobbled together with junkyard parts piece o' sh*t. It's a claen original little duster with some extremely high-dollar powertrain upgrades.

Just because you or I can't afford it, don't mean it isn't worth what he's asking for it. It sucks and it's sad - but the rich guys rule the world - "equality" is a joke that they tell each other at garden parties.

Don't like it? Then go back to school.
 
Crate 528s were going for almost 14 grand while they were still being sold. Way way out of my price range. But thats why people try to mod up something else that will run as good as if not better than the rich boys toys. Nothing gets me off better than spanking some high end exotic with a beater. Dont worry flamin head-us country boys can survive. [smilie=e:
 
Da-ho said:
Dont worry flamin head-us country boys can survive. [smilie=e:[/quote]

You miss the point: You want a hemi a-body? You pay the price. If you can't afford it - then I guess the price is out of reach. If the price is out of reach, stop bitching and do something about it while you are young enough to do so.

Country boys survive? Around here they are eating the barrels of their rifles in record numbers.
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I like it too, but I also wondered about the rear axle. Other musings:
  • > Seems weird to run 3½" exhaust up to, and from, 2¼" I/O mufflers. After all, he says "stock HEMI mufflers" and those have small inlets and outlets (Hemi and 440 2½" H-pipes neck down ¼" before the mufflers).

    > Still got the overdrive tranny? Not that it matters strength-wise, but the wide ratio spread and steep first might be a bit much, particularly with a serious gear ratio.

    > Worth it or not, for $30K I expect a better roof/quarter seam on the passenger side, and an unripped front seat.
Worth it? I think so... nothing like a fly-in, drive-home rig--especially with Hemi power. Gotta give 'em something for a done car with a near $15K motor in it. I do think you could duplicate the car for less, but Feather Dusters are getting harder to find since so many of them were stripped of the lightweight stuff... of course, you could go with even-lighter fiberglass parts if you're hell-bent on the weight thing.

Personally? If I did have the coin, I'd buy my friend's E5 '71 Twister for $2500 (with sharktooth grille, dual-scoop hood, 8¾", console, etc.), finish the minimal body/interior work, and make a prettier version of same. Then I'd get me a Barton motor for around the same price as the old crate motors but with about 100 more HP, and pocket about five grand.

Alas, I don't even have enough for the Twister. :(
 
In the first place, who would want a modded A body anything? Without frame ties and a whole bunch of extra work they self destruct. Better off to start with something a little more solid. Weight to horsepower ratio is less but worth it. [smilie=e:
 
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