The only major difference is the bumpers shocks and mounts. Other than that, the cars would be pretty much identical. My '76 weighed 3250 w/manual steering, 904, and an 8-3/4" rear. It should be considerably lighter when we are done.
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| Author: | Rob Simmons [ Tue Nov 04, 2003 8:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | 76 versus 73 Duster weights |
For drag racing purposes (stripped interior, bumpers, glass, etc) The '76 Duster shouldn't be any heavier than the '73 Duster, right? There are a couple '76 Duster bodies (no engine, tranny, suspension, etc) available locally for cheap that I am considering swapping over to. Now is a good time to switch over since the GodsRods Duster is so rough and is partially disassembled for engine and tranny rebuild and I want to swap rear ends and upgrade front brakes anyway. Any concerns or drawbacks I should be aware of? Thanks, Rob |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Tue Nov 04, 2003 9:52 am ] |
| Post subject: | Similar.... |
The 1973 bumper shocks are different than the '76's, if I remember right (one year only rear bumper shocks), but the mountings are lighter... A long long time ago I weighed out my stock '74 and with my 200 lbs in it it came out to 3555 lbs...(had spare, jack, 50 lbs of tools...), my Feather Duster weighs in about 100 lbs lighter with the same load... 'Shipping Weights' (Depending on how these were 'weighed', optioned, etc...) Are: Duster /6: 1970 2790lbs 1971 2825 1972 2780 1973 2830 1974 2975 1975 3115 'custom' =2970 1976 2975 Hope that helps some.... -D.Idiot |
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| Author: | Guest [ Tue Nov 04, 2003 10:01 am ] |
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On most cars the '74's and up got the 5 MPH crash bumpers. The '73's were 2.5 MPH bumbers. Could be some extra weight in there someplace, you sure don't want it on the very front of your drag raceR. |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Tue Nov 04, 2003 7:52 pm ] |
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The only major difference is the bumpers shocks and mounts. Other than that, the cars would be pretty much identical. My '76 weighed 3250 w/manual steering, 904, and an 8-3/4" rear. It should be considerably lighter when we are done.
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| Author: | Ron Parker [ Fri Nov 07, 2003 4:49 pm ] |
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Yes bagel but not 2400lbs ,your southern friend  toasted bagels arn't bad |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Sat Nov 08, 2003 4:53 am ] |
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Quote: Yes bagel but not 2400lbs ,your southern friend
Yeah, but with all that corn-fed Nebraska horsepower I don't need a fly-weight car like you Southern "Gentlemen". toasted bagels arn't bad
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| Author: | Ron Parker [ Sat Nov 08, 2003 4:23 pm ] |
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Hell Bagel if you are going to make that much horsepower let me drive the car and try to win the championship with it. I have a fast footbrake setup for next year and going to make it faster by spring next year. Besides Bagel them Drake boys are picking on me and i need a consultant can i hire you. i can see it now bagel and possum racing team |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Sat Nov 08, 2003 5:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Oh jeez.... |
Quote: i can see it now bagel and possum racing team
So can I get cream cheese on that road kill sandwich...  just playin' with ya'....  -D.Idiot |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Sat Nov 08, 2003 6:06 pm ] |
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Quote: Hell Bagel if you are going to make that much horsepower let me drive the car and try to win the championship with it. I have a fast footbrake setup for next year and going to make it faster by spring next year. Besides Bagel them Drake boys are picking on me and i need a consultant can i hire you.
Possum, my car will have a couple buttons and a "Box" thingie. Can you handle that? When I get it all together you can drive it anytime you want. MMMMMMMMMM...........Cream cheese!  i can see it now bagel and possum racing team |
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| Author: | Ron Parker [ Sun Nov 09, 2003 5:23 pm ] |
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Hey bagel went 7.87 today but Gary said Team Green went !2.40 in the green Valant that will make b/gas a chanlange for us any word on that. whats good on a bagel is team green mustard |
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| Author: | slantzilla [ Sun Nov 09, 2003 7:21 pm ] |
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I talked to Seymour tonight and he said that Team Green had submitted their timeslips from St. Louis for a record. He did not say what they had run or what class.
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Mon Nov 10, 2003 12:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | I want to edit my reply... |
 Quote: whats good on a bagel is team green mustard
I want the psychic reward if D's next reply to that line is: what better for possum is 'Katch-Up' (Ketchup).... I gotta go get some rest so I can cold weather tune my Hpak...this sleep deprivation has strange effects on posting... -D.Idiot |
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