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Offline dutch

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Re: '75 Duster /6 driver
« Reply #120 on: November 24, 2012 - 10:26:25 AM »
I wish.... Now I'm thoroughly depressed.  And completely frustrated.  Do I just sell it? How can I expect to get anything for it!?   I am beside myself with the whole thing. At the end of my rope. This was the wrong hobby for me to get into...  :-[

what`s the problem with your paint? I know pics don`t mean too much but it looks a mile deep and laser straight  :dunno: Can you take pics of the problem area(s)?  I`m a true perfectionist too, I am never ever satisfied with my work, but working on my cuda with empty pockets has tought me to learn to sometimes live with imperfections and take what you have learned with you in life. So ,  :icon16:   if you don`t have empty pockets yet ,I suggest you get started on the cuda and enjoy that beautifull duster.... 

he who works with his hands ,is a worker
he who works with his hands and head is a craftsman
he who works with hands ,head and heart, is an artist.

it`s completely normal for artists to get depressed once every while. I`m sure you will get over it.
 I wish I could drive mine, it would help me feel better....  ::)

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Re: '75 Duster /6 driver
« Reply #121 on: November 24, 2012 - 10:28:11 AM »
 
you must be kidding, right.....?  must be the best looking a-body I`ve ever seen!  :screwy:  throw some perfection on your cuda and drive the heck out of the duster meanwhile....  :2cents:    if you keep on doing this you will never be able to enjoy it...   :burnout: :burnout: :burnout: :2thumbs:

 :iagree:  The pix where you can see the trees reflected in the side of your Duster show me the paint is more than just OK.  Remember, this car is a driver - if you get the paint perfect then you have to worry about driving it and ruining that perfect paint.  Paint looks great, I say drive the car and enjoy it!

Perfect paint and / or $40,000 custom paint jobs are great on a show car / trailer queen, but WAY overkill on a driver. 
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Re: '75 Duster /6 driver
« Reply #122 on: November 24, 2012 - 11:36:22 AM »
It's got lines in the metal flake all over. I can't live with it. Can't sell it.  I was going to use the money on the cuda.
Now... I just gotta pick myself up and move on.  Maybe have someone else spray it and ill finish it. When you try so hard and it doesn't work out,It's been tough.  Guess ill take pics to show it.   I've been painting stuff my whole life. Nothing like this.  Can't eat.  Can't sleep...     It's not the money... It's not the time.  I do this out of love and passion.  There is no other way. No other level.  Either it is or it isn't.  *sigh*.   And I am humbled...  Again.

Guess I better start sanding...   :crying:   Thank you MizzouRT.  Your words hit home.    And Dutch, you really understand.  Thanks for that...   I'm not doin too good.  And so thankful for a place to come and vent.  To people who know.  This really has me at the edge. My pride.  I can't let it go...
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Re: '75 Duster /6 driver
« Reply #123 on: November 25, 2012 - 01:04:06 PM »
 :sadwavey:  I'm waiting for the sun to come out to take sum pix... Can u see the irregularity?  Blotchiness.  Maybe I should just listen to you guys and move on to the cuda... :dunno:         A side stripe will help break it up. But it's not up to my standards.  So I'm thinkn' maybe 5K$?  UHG. R/T
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'73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
'69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
71' Demon
75' Duster
87' Conquest TSI
56' Plaza
Boulder CO
Robert    "cuda bob"

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Re: '75 Duster /6 driver
« Reply #124 on: November 25, 2012 - 02:19:47 PM »
If you stand far back it shows but the camera won't pick it up.  I'm thinkn the DustAAR stripe...   with no words just stripe. 
'73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
'69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
71' Demon
75' Duster
87' Conquest TSI
56' Plaza
Boulder CO
Robert    "cuda bob"

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Re: '75 Duster /6 driver
« Reply #125 on: November 25, 2012 - 02:29:14 PM »
If you stand far back it shows but the camera won't pick it up.  I'm thinkn the DustAAR stripe...   with no words just stripe.

 That would look amazing!  :2thumbs: Love the hood too!  :grinyes:
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Re: '75 Duster /6 driver
« Reply #126 on: November 25, 2012 - 02:56:17 PM »
Yes, once you know flaws are there your eye can't resist going right to them, even though they don't show up in the pix.  I like the AAR style stripe without the "Duster" at the back.  I also remember how bad the original paint could be at times, let alone after a few years in the sun.  Your paint is probably already better than what Plymouth put on the car when it was new. 

Since your Duster was a practice car perhaps the lesson learned is let a pro shoot the paint.  Just remember their paint won't be perfect, either.  Despite the imperfections, still a cool car!
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Re: '75 Duster /6 driver
« Reply #127 on: November 25, 2012 - 03:04:29 PM »
Ya I know... If it was a regular color, No problem... Like the red on my cuda will be much easier.  The clear lays down nice. Small parts,engine bay,wheels...No problem.  I'm not going to stop spraying color... I'd like to say I did it myself. And take a lot of pride. More than I can ever pay someone to do.  I'm very hard on myself. And this has been a big blow.  It's probably best to move on to the cuda...      What do u think this thing is worth?
Thanx for the comments. I really mean that...   thanx.    R/T
'73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
'69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
71' Demon
75' Duster
87' Conquest TSI
56' Plaza
Boulder CO
Robert    "cuda bob"

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Re: '75 Duster /6 driver
« Reply #128 on: December 16, 2012 - 06:05:05 PM »
Ehhh... Well... Here she iz !   Got her running good. Still needs some minor tweaking. jets.  Lokar settings. But it's really close now! New backseat cover from Legendary went on easily and looks great! Stripes, Waiting for a few small pieces to replace the cutouts. My fault. And sum Duster logos for the tips of the side stripes. Tail panel blackout, Got sum thrush turbos with side exit and smoke chrome tips. Hard to see. We are going to drop the exhaust and trim it up higher. And bedliner most of the underside.   Today was my first real cruise in it!!!   WoW now there is a throttle response!!   Too much fuel IMO. Gettn a little dial regulator.  But it sure gets on the freeway now!  The muffs have a little rasp, But better than the bombs.    New oem front grille trim. Gull wing  Some other little tidbits... And she's gonna go up for sale.    It's brought me to the next level. And ready for the cuda... :working:    I can't thank you all enough for being out there. It's been a long road. Lot's of work.  And I'm proud of what I did.  Hopefully someone treats it as good as I do...   Or I'll toodle around in it on nice days.  Let friends drive it to cruises/shows.   :cheers:      Get this thing out of my way now and bring on that ebody... :sly:   R/T       :woohoo:
'73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
'69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
71' Demon
75' Duster
87' Conquest TSI
56' Plaza
Boulder CO
Robert    "cuda bob"

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Re: '75 Duster /6 driver
« Reply #129 on: December 16, 2012 - 06:20:54 PM »
sum more...   got one tail light complete. Made nice foam gaskets for those. They always leak. All the lights work. Tachometer, New arm rests,Sill plates,Locksets,Handles... Gonna wrap the tops in the stripe material.     repainted the headliner. Black windshield trim and wiperz,  Been real busy as it gets closer. I get excited... :crazy:    And a shot of LuCy for Brad to drool over... R/T
« Last Edit: December 16, 2012 - 06:29:06 PM by IMNCARN82 »
'73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
'69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
71' Demon
75' Duster
87' Conquest TSI
56' Plaza
Boulder CO
Robert    "cuda bob"

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Re: '75 Duster /6 driver
« Reply #130 on: December 16, 2012 - 10:17:36 PM »
looking good stripes look really good on that purple paint!!
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Re: '75 Duster /6 driver
« Reply #131 on: December 16, 2012 - 10:20:01 PM »
love the stripes! ....and the Charger! :grinyes: :drool:
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Re: '75 Duster /6 driver
« Reply #132 on: December 17, 2012 - 12:26:11 AM »
looks great from here  :2thumbs:  I love how the enginebay turned out , the chrome details make the purple real crisp  :drool:
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Re: '75 Duster /6 driver
« Reply #133 on: December 17, 2012 - 10:10:45 AM »
Nice job!  :2thumbs:
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Re: '75 Duster /6 driver
« Reply #134 on: December 17, 2012 - 09:59:41 PM »
About 8 or 9 yrs ago I saw a Purple duster at the swap meet looked alot like your but it had a 340 sixpac motor someone put in it and only wanted 9 or 10K for it.  :banghead:  sometimes I hate myself for missed opportunities  :banghead:

Oh well live and learn.