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CJD Automotive
08-20-2016, 07:26 AM
Always had a soft spot for the A-body Duster/Demon. You've managed sexy and mean in one car. Super nice car!
76orangewagon
08-20-2016, 02:29 PM
Always had a soft spot for the A-body Duster/Demon. You've managed sexy and mean in one car. Super nice car!

Thanks,
I've been working the bugs out and dialing in the suspension and having fun driving it in the process, except when the power steering pressure hose let go....oh well, just part of the process. looks like I need to paint some bolt heads or replace them with stainless steel.
Tincup
08-20-2016, 06:54 PM
Came out awesome, love the big meats in the back....
76orangewagon
08-21-2016, 06:27 AM
Came out awesome, love the big meats in the back....

Thanks Tin,
Overall I'm very happy with the way it turned out...there are a few small issues I have to work out but they are very minor and doesn't affect driving it.
66fury
08-21-2016, 06:29 AM
i wonder what the hose let go? is that ptfe hose? makes me wonder cuz i just put a power setup in my fury and used ptfe hose and hope it doesn't happen to me also.car looks great btw
patriot68
08-21-2016, 08:33 AM
I wasnt much of Duster fan till i saw this. BRAVO...Well done
76orangewagon
08-21-2016, 11:11 AM
i wonder what the hose let go? is that ptfe hose? makes me wonder cuz i just put a power setup in my fury and used ptfe hose and hope it doesn't happen to me also.car looks great btw

Mark,
I made a rookie mistake and didn't use PTFE hose the first time but this time it is. I think your safe, I was worried about the hose first time I assembled it but wanted it to match all the other hoses and took a gamble... And as can tell the gamble didn't pay off. The PTFE hose I used has a black plastic coating so is close enough.
66fury
08-21-2016, 03:24 PM
if you want black nylon braid ptfe its hard to find but aeroflow has it but they are in australia.took 3 weeks to get mine but i don't like the rubber coated look.
76orangewagon
08-21-2016, 03:47 PM
if you want black nylon braid ptfe its hard to find but aeroflow has it but they are in australia.took 3 weeks to get mine but i don't like the rubber coated look.

Thanks for the info. I'm ok with the look since its only about 10" long and tucked down low and barely visible. As long as it doesn't blow apart again I'll be happy.
rjsjea
08-27-2016, 10:37 AM
Looks great!!
onelapduster
08-27-2016, 05:13 PM
Consider using hydraulic hose with crimped JIC fittings.
76orangewagon
08-28-2016, 06:25 AM
Consider using hydraulic hose with crimped JIC fittings.

That was my initial thought for the replacement hose then I saw the PTFE with a burst strength of 2500PSI and thought I'd give that a try. The original hose was the nylon braid and after some research found that it is only good to 350PSI.
76orangewagon
08-28-2016, 06:27 AM
Looks great!! Thanks ....Did you ever get your Demon done.....it was on of the cars that inspired me to start mine six years ago.
onelapduster
08-28-2016, 07:31 AM
That was my initial thought for the replacement hose then I saw the PTFE with a burst strength of 2500PSI and thought I'd give that a try. The original hose was the nylon braid and after some research found that it is only good to 350PSI.

Id say you have it covered then. I am glad you got it finished up, been watching since you first posted. Your Duster turned out fantastic. You really kept it on track and true to your design photos.
76orangewagon
08-28-2016, 04:12 PM
Id say you have it covered then. I am glad you got it finished up, been watching since you first posted. Your Duster turned out fantastic. You really kept it on track and true to your design photos.

Thanks,
That reminds me I need to change my Avatar with the new wheels.