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Offline 73cudakid

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After four long years, its back up and running
« on: December 06, 2007 - 08:44:37 PM »
Finally fired the cuda up for the first time since winter of 2003. I just wanted to thank everyone on here who has gave me help on getting it back and running. Just gotta get the rocker panels and quarter panels on and Im back on the street. Thank you eveyone!!!
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Couldnt figure out why it wouldnt turn over....had to hook up the ammeter. Just flipping through my service manual today at work and it hit my like a ton of bricks.
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Re: After four long years, its back up and running
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2007 - 09:33:28 PM »
Super news kid...mine sat for 15+ & its a joy each time now to hear...What are your plans now?

BTW be sure that connection on the ammeter is solid...FIRE HAZZARD!
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Offline 73cudakid

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Re: After four long years, its back up and running
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2007 - 10:58:05 PM »
I just bought my house last january so funds are tight. The whole drive line and suspension are rebuilt and 1/2 of the body panels are completely done. Just gotta get the full quarters i got a few months back and the rockers on. Should be completely done in time for spring. Just a matter of time now. Getting the motor finally figured out gave me a real boost to get off my butt.

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Re: After four long years, its back up and running
« Reply #3 on: December 06, 2007 - 11:11:24 PM »
It only takes a little then you catch yourself in the garage more than the house!

Keep up the good work!


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Re: After four long years, its back up and running
« Reply #4 on: December 07, 2007 - 01:17:09 AM »
It took me 5 years to get my 70 Cuda done and in the end I almost lived in the garage wanting to get it done so I could drive it on the street. Keep us posted on your progress and pictures would be great.


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Re: After four long years, its back up and running
« Reply #5 on: December 07, 2007 - 04:12:34 AM »
I know how it is when you have a house , only that  :swear: house not the Car.. :bigsmile:
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Re: After four long years, its back up and running
« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2007 - 11:25:49 AM »
Great News! :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

Another one on the road! :woohoo: :2thumbs:

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Re: After four long years, its back up and running
« Reply #7 on: December 11, 2007 - 03:57:49 AM »
What color are you painting your Cuda?   :stirpot:
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Offline 73cudakid

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Re: After four long years, its back up and running
« Reply #8 on: December 11, 2007 - 02:27:00 PM »
Same color as the GT500 in gone in 60 seconds. Love the gunmetal/silver look on the E-bodys.

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Re: After four long years, its back up and running
« Reply #9 on: December 11, 2007 - 06:09:54 PM »
Congrats on getting it running again! :cheers:
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Re: After four long years, its back up and running
« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2007 - 12:55:31 AM »
Definitely going to need more pics!  Looks great!     :bigsmile: