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Purely Plum: Gerry Norrish’s 1972 Plymouth Duster 340

Cody Krueger

July 19, 2021

When the Plymouth Duster (also originally known as the Valiant Duster) was released in 1970, it was considered to be a cheap, sporty coupe that the average Joe could afford; a cheaper alternative to the ...

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A Six-Pack to Go: Bret Tassias Resurrects a Plum Crazy ...

Chris Holley

March 10, 2021

Since high school, Bret Tassias of Mystic, Connecticut, always wanted a Plum Crazy 440 Six-Pack Challenger with a 4-speed transmission. By chance, a former classmate noticed a Plum Crazy 440 Six-Pack with a Torqueflite listed ...

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Comeback 'Cuda – '70 Plymouth 'Cuda

Comeback ‘Cuda Update: Where Has Comeback ‘Cuda Gone?

Mike Wilkins

May 5, 2020

So, one of readers asked us, “What happened to the Comeback ‘Cuda build articles?” That’s a fair question. The last article posted took everyone through the fuel, vent lines, and gas tank installation. The next ...

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Comeback ‘Cuda Update: Fuel, Vent lines, and Gas Tank Installation

Mike Wilkins

February 25, 2020

Now that the dash, the under dash and engine wiring harnesses have been completed, it is time to turn our attention to getting the all-important fuel to the thirsty 426 Hemi with it’s duel four-barrel ...

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Purple Reign: Bill Woessner’s 1970 Dodge Charger R/T

Cody Krueger

February 7, 2020

When talking about 1970 Dodge Charger R/Ts, Bill Woessner is a name that is usually associated with them and one that many have heard of over the last few years. As the owner of multiple ...

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Project Yankee: David Brennan’s G3 Hemi-Swapped 1975 Dodge Dart Sport

Cody Krueger

November 27, 2019

It was 2016 and Speedhunters in California was building one radical 1975 Dodge Dart Sport they affectionately named “Project Yankee.” Blending both Japanese styling together with American Muscle, Project Yankee was a perfect mixture of ...

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Comeback 'Cuda – '70 Plymouth 'Cuda

Gallery: Comeback ‘Cuda Earns Peers Award at Emerald Coast Cruizin

Mike Wilkins

November 22, 2019

It’s a little funny; according to the catalog of articles we’ve published thus far, the Comeback ‘Cuda has just had its gauge cluster restored. But for those paying closer attention, you’ll know that our 1970 ...

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Plum Perfection: Ed Holland’s 1969 Dodge Super Bee

Cody Krueger

September 25, 2019

Growing up in a family heavily involved in racing, Ed Holland of Alberta, Canada had cars in his blood from the get-go. “My family raced stock cars and my dad did a lot of drag ...

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YearOne Comes Through With Much Needed Parts for “Comeback Cuda”

Mike Wilkins

July 17, 2019

One of the greatest pleasures in building a project vehicle for a major publication like Mopar Connection Magazine, is the opportunity to work closely with some of the best names and companies in the industry. ...

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Comeback ‘Cuda Brain Surgery: Complete Dash Frame Restoration

Mike Wilkins

April 25, 2019

The “brain” of any car is the dash assembly. Dash frame, gauges, and the wiring harness make up one of, if not the most important part of a car. Yet, I see many times in ...

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