Hey everybody, just wanted to introduce myself and ask a few questions. I live in Florida and my nephew just recently purchased a 1974 Space Duster in northern Georgia. This is his first car and we plan to work on it together and get it to where it needs to be. I have been collecting and working on muscle cars for quite a number of years and am a huge fan of mopars. My favorite car that I once had was a 71 340 Cuda and that, like I am sure many of you have experienced, wish I never got rid of it.
Anyway, back to the Duster. The car is in excellent shape with a slant-6 automatic and very little rust in the spare tire well. It is a 4-wheel drum car with 14" wheels with P225 70R14 tires. We would like to do a power disc brake conversion but I have been reading different issues with that. I read that you should only use original mopar disc brake parts like the spindles and calipers off of a doner. Also, I read I would have to replace the upper & lower ball joints because the current ones aren't strong enough and I might have to go with 15" wheels.
Does anyone know where we can purchase a complete power disc brake conversion kit and shed some light on any issues we might run into? Also, we are having a hard time finding anyone who sells parts for this car or any aftermarket factory stuff. I am in need of some interrior stuff too if anyone knows where I can get it.
Any input would be appreciated!
Mike & Drew
Whoops, sorry guys I just found another thread on this topic.
But, if anyone know where to get parts for these cars please let me know.
Mike
Anyway, back to the Duster. The car is in excellent shape with a slant-6 automatic and very little rust in the spare tire well. It is a 4-wheel drum car with 14" wheels with P225 70R14 tires. We would like to do a power disc brake conversion but I have been reading different issues with that. I read that you should only use original mopar disc brake parts like the spindles and calipers off of a doner. Also, I read I would have to replace the upper & lower ball joints because the current ones aren't strong enough and I might have to go with 15" wheels.
Does anyone know where we can purchase a complete power disc brake conversion kit and shed some light on any issues we might run into? Also, we are having a hard time finding anyone who sells parts for this car or any aftermarket factory stuff. I am in need of some interrior stuff too if anyone knows where I can get it.
Any input would be appreciated!
Mike & Drew
Whoops, sorry guys I just found another thread on this topic.
But, if anyone know where to get parts for these cars please let me know.
Mike