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Offline BoughtItNew

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Re: 2009 Freshen Up the Cuda Project
« Reply #15 on: April 19, 2009 - 01:21:10 AM »
Out of sequence here, sorry I missed posting this!


Shot of the Engine fully dressed for re-entry.


Other side.


Pirated these leaves from an old set of Super Stock springs to be added to the stock ones.  See photos above of the finished product.


Stock Spring (Before)


Modified w/o the clamping bracket.


All the brackets got a nice new coat.
Mike Tritle
DeKalb, IL 60115
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74 Barracuda

Purchased Sept. 10, 1974  
DesPlaines Chrysler Plymouth
DesPlaines, IL




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Re: 2009 Freshen Up the Cuda Project
« Reply #16 on: April 21, 2009 - 09:00:15 AM »
Took the morning and part of the afternoon off to get some painting done.


The black hood is bad but really wanted to match it to the rest of the car.
Needed the blend coat added when I took this photo.  Learned blending
tecnique on Trucks! last weekend.  Works really well.


15X8 Cop Car Wheels will go on naked with only chrome lug nuts for contrast.  Studs are too long for hub caps.


The paint used was leftover from the original paint job back in 1990. 
Kept the container sealed and cool for all these years.  Was a bit thick but thinned right out and
went on like new.
T/A radials will go on them tomorrow.
Mike Tritle
DeKalb, IL 60115
Original Owner
74 Barracuda

Purchased Sept. 10, 1974  
DesPlaines Chrysler Plymouth
DesPlaines, IL

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Re: 2009 Freshen Up the Cuda Project
« Reply #17 on: April 21, 2009 - 10:16:11 AM »
Looks great, can't wait to see them on the car.
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Re: 2009 Freshen Up the Cuda Project
« Reply #18 on: April 26, 2009 - 02:20:02 PM »
Didn't get to drive today but it's running again!  Still a few minor adjustments.



Front is a little high but want to see if it settles after first test drive before adjusting the t-bars.






Front Wheel


Rear Wheel

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« Last Edit: April 26, 2009 - 02:26:39 PM by BoughtItNew »
Mike Tritle
DeKalb, IL 60115
Original Owner
74 Barracuda

Purchased Sept. 10, 1974  
DesPlaines Chrysler Plymouth
DesPlaines, IL

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Re: 2009 Freshen Up the Cuda Project
« Reply #19 on: April 27, 2009 - 09:56:53 AM »
Weather still won't let me get the car out for photos but I did back it about halfway out of the garage to buff the hood!  Also, engine is running and just a few minor adjustments and tweaks needed.

Engine is right at home in Mopar Blue.









It was cool in the garage when I opened up this morning and the warm humid outside air made the car sweat
like a cold beer!


Look at the lower front of the door.  It was a lot wetter before I got the camera.


About half finished with buffing.


Buffed and trimmed.  Probably will need to hit it once more.
Mike Tritle
DeKalb, IL 60115
Original Owner
74 Barracuda

Purchased Sept. 10, 1974  
DesPlaines Chrysler Plymouth
DesPlaines, IL

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Re: 2009 Freshen Up the Cuda Project
« Reply #20 on: April 27, 2009 - 11:51:56 AM »
Great work.  I'm really enjoying watching your progress.
Greg
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Currently Mopar-less :(

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Re: 2009 Freshen Up the Cuda Project
« Reply #21 on: April 27, 2009 - 02:18:59 PM »
I 'preciate that, Greg!
Mike Tritle
DeKalb, IL 60115
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74 Barracuda

Purchased Sept. 10, 1974  
DesPlaines Chrysler Plymouth
DesPlaines, IL

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Re: 2009 Freshen Up the Cuda Project
« Reply #22 on: June 02, 2009 - 10:05:40 AM »
Got out to a local show last weekend.  First photos of the freshened project out in public.  Finally got some good weather!











Mike Tritle
DeKalb, IL 60115
Original Owner
74 Barracuda

Purchased Sept. 10, 1974  
DesPlaines Chrysler Plymouth
DesPlaines, IL