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    Offline Jim

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    Cuda arrives... what have I gotten myself into...
    « on: October 11, 2008 - 02:39:18 PM »
    Today I finally hauled my recently acquired Cuda project home. After deciding to buy it a couple of weeks ago, I spent a lot of time readying the garage in preparation. Been hauling parts home for a few days, but today was the big move.

    Trying to roll car car on and off the trailer with four steerable casters was a bit dicey, but we got the job done without any bloodshed or scratched paint.

    Here are a couple of pictures of the unload.

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/9345649@N06/sets/72157607933703450

    As soon as I get the brakes for it, I'll install the suspension and get it off those casters.

    For more details on what I've got to work with, you can check out my post in the Newb Intro section.
    « Last Edit: October 11, 2008 - 02:41:48 PM by 471_Magnum »
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    Offline 1BADFISH™

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    Re: Cuda arrives... what have I gotten myself into...
    « Reply #1 on: October 11, 2008 - 02:52:58 PM »
    NIce looking project, would love to pick up something like that with the paint and body already done.   :bananasmi
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    Offline hotrod98

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    Re: Cuda arrives... what have I gotten myself into...
    « Reply #2 on: October 11, 2008 - 03:42:10 PM »
     :2thumbs:
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    Offline 67vertman

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    Re: Cuda arrives... what have I gotten myself into...
    « Reply #3 on: October 11, 2008 - 04:12:51 PM »
    I am glad you finaly got her home.   :2thumbs:
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    Offline Carlwalski

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    Re: Cuda arrives... what have I gotten myself into...
    « Reply #4 on: October 11, 2008 - 04:27:08 PM »


     :cheers:
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    Offline vinb

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    Re: Cuda arrives... what have I gotten myself into...
    « Reply #5 on: October 11, 2008 - 09:13:41 PM »
    Looks great so far... :2thumbs:
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    Offline 71340RT

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    Re: Cuda arrives... what have I gotten myself into...
    « Reply #6 on: October 11, 2008 - 10:37:21 PM »
    I could sure use a project like that in my garage.
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    Re: Cuda arrives... what have I gotten myself into...
    « Reply #7 on: October 11, 2008 - 10:40:16 PM »
    That looks very cool!! :cheers:  It should be a really cool car once you get everything back together. :2thumbs:
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    Offline Jim

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    Re: Cuda arrives... what have I gotten myself into...
    « Reply #8 on: October 11, 2008 - 10:54:40 PM »
    Quote from: 71340RT on October 11, 2008 - 10:37:21 PM
    I could sure use a project like that in my garage.

    Trade me the R/T... and no, I don't mean the Stratus.  :bigsmile:
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    Offline 4Cruizn

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    Re: Cuda arrives... what have I gotten myself into...
    « Reply #9 on: October 12, 2008 - 12:03:52 AM »
    WOW that does look like it was a little tricky with the trailer sitaution.   :sly:  Looks like a sweet car for sure!!  Look forward to watching that one come together!   :worshippy
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    Offline plumcrazy704406

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    Re: Cuda arrives... what have I gotten myself into...
    « Reply #10 on: October 12, 2008 - 06:07:46 PM »
    sweeeeet luk'n car!

    ?? aren't the wheels a tad small though?
     

     :smilielol:

    seriously, can't wait to see the end results!

     :2thumbs:

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    Offline troutstreamnm

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    Re: Cuda arrives... what have I gotten myself into...
    « Reply #11 on: October 13, 2008 - 09:41:22 PM »
    Very Nice  :wow:  I would have been scared to death to move a finished body like that.  Congrats on the successful move  :2thumbs:
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    Offline kingtroll

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    Re: Cuda arrives... what have I gotten myself into...
    « Reply #12 on: October 13, 2008 - 09:51:28 PM »
    Looks very nice!!  Good luck with the build! :2thumbs:
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    Offline Aussie Challenger

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    Re: Cuda arrives... what have I gotten myself into...
    « Reply #13 on: October 14, 2008 - 02:38:22 AM »
      Congratulations, it is always tricky moving cars on those casters.   :working:
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