Project '71 Gold Duster

Dave999 · Post by **Dave999** » Fri Mar 17, 17 10:19 am

I like KYBs

one of the few things that is actually a bit better than the price indicates it should be

made by a company that builds suspension/shocks for dumper tucks and jumbo jets

solid and dependable I think is the term i'm looking for. not necessarily refined but pretty damn good

Dave

octanejunkie · Post by **octanejunkie** » Fri Mar 17, 17 10:30 am

I've just fitted KYB's on the Dodge. Yet to sample the ride though.
The last couple of cars i've had, i've fitted Monroe air shocks. Very handy if you're carrying a few people.
They've always made a massive difference to the rear of the car. Especially on my big Buick. Made it feel like a new car, and gave it much more stability when fully loaded. Plus you can get the ride height how you want it.

Dave81 · Post by **Dave81** » Fri Mar 17, 17 12:49 pm

KYBs get a

from me.

Made the front feel a bit firmer compared to the battered originals. Doing all the ball joints helped too!!

Rebel · Post by **Rebel** » Sat Mar 18, 17 12:03 am

I've got KYB's all round on mine too

ScottyDave · Post by **ScottyDave** » Sat Mar 18, 17 7:39 am

octanejunkie wrote:I've just fitted KYB's on the Dodge.

Bought them for my own as well

Super Sloth · Post by **Super Sloth** » Sat Mar 18, 17 11:18 pm

Dave81 wrote:KYBs get a from me.

Made the front feel a bit firmer compared to the battered originals. Doing all the ball joints helped too!!

Dave Billadeau did all the bushes on mine just before the NEC show with all new Moog bits throughout. Very worth while. Sharpened it up quite a bit.
Still a bit boat like to drive - but now more dinghy than paddle steamer.

It all moves it in the right direction I guess!

Post by **MattH** » Tue Mar 28, 17 10:54 am

I put KYB's on the Chally, made a big difference but I do think my old shocks were the original factory 1973 ones!

ChrisN34 · Post by **ChrisN34** » Wed Apr 05, 17 5:14 pm

Put the new/old wheel on today, a lot of swearing and a bumped head but got there in the end. The grant one looks ok, but i prefer the classic stock look.

ScottyDave · Post by **ScottyDave** » Wed Apr 05, 17 6:45 pm

Small changes is all it takes to get it as you want, Dusters coming along nicely Chris

ChrisN34 · Post by **ChrisN34** » Fri Apr 14, 17 6:30 pm

Hopefully will have the front bench done tomorrow, but gave the car a really good wash and wax/polish earlier today. Took the best part of 5 hours, but came out really good, probably saved a few quid compared to the local detailers.

Had a small problem with the tires though, not sure if anyone else has had this problem. In the last few months, the rubber sidewall around the lettering has become lighter, scrubbed and washed and even used AutoGlym and Meguiars tires cleaner and its still discolored slightly. Kinda takes away from the look a little bit.

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Fri Apr 14, 17 7:01 pm

Back in the day when there were no such things as tyre products, we used Brillo pads. They bring the letters up bright white and remove any other crap off the sidewall. I still do it that way as it happens....

drewcrane · Post by **drewcrane** » Fri Apr 14, 17 7:12 pm

Over here we have bleach white works great, but you might consider bleach if you cant get this tuff,be careful.

One of these days I will have get my scanner out and post up some pics of my gold duster every time I see yours it brings back some old memories, back some 30 plus years ago ,love your car keep up the work

ChrisN34 · Post by **ChrisN34** » Fri Apr 14, 17 9:11 pm

Might try the brillo pad method tomorrow. Hopefully works, they are ok now, but yeah, noticeable up close.

Rebel · Post by **Rebel** » Sat Apr 15, 17 1:50 am

WD40 and an old toothbrush works well on the white letters, just make sure you rinse it all off afterwards. You used to be able to get a product called tyre slik for the black wall part of the tyre. It gave them that just off the forecourt wet look.

ChrisN34 · Post by **ChrisN34** » Sat Apr 15, 17 10:53 pm

Finally got the seats done after almost a 8 months of being messed about by a local trimmers. Looks a little wonky in places and very stiff folding it forward, but i think it looks a lot better than the buckets. Next up is carpeting.