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    Offline HP_Cuda

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    1970 Cuda resurrection
    « on: March 26, 2012 - 01:59:51 PM »

    Hey guys

    Thought I'd chime in the intro area as I have revived another 70 Cuda from the grasps of rust hell. This one seems to be from the Hamtramck, Michigan plant and it looks like someone drove it through the ocean. Originally it was a Maryland car but now it's destined to be a Cali car. I luckily got the HP Cuda license customized plate from the state and it should look good. Yes it's getting an HP block and will sport a 440 with a pistol grip, 8 3/4 rear with 3.55's if I can ever find a 742 that isn't priced by a nut.  :22yikes:

    This whole journey started 24-25 years ago when I helped a good friend of mine put together a 70 Cuda with a blown 440 w/ nitros. We did everything but put paint on the car and so now I get to finish one the way I like.

    Pictures will follow in the project forum but here is one to start with.

    Bryan
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    Offline 'Cuda Hunter

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    Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
    « Reply #1 on: March 26, 2012 - 02:08:11 PM »
    Welcome!

    Definitely looks like it was driven through the ocean.
    That's alot of metal repair!

    Cudo's to you for taking on such a project!!

    Does the car retain it's fender tag?
    Are you going back to what the car originally was or do you have specific plans for the car?

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    Offline 426HEMI

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    Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
    « Reply #2 on: March 26, 2012 - 02:08:46 PM »
    Thought mine was bad hehe but good luck and I know that you will enjoy making it new again if you need any 1970 parts let me know I have several extra
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    Offline Jocigar

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    Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
    « Reply #3 on: March 26, 2012 - 02:15:02 PM »
     :faint:

    Good luck with it... now I feel like a wimp in comparison with my project.

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    Offline HP_Cuda

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    Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
    « Reply #4 on: March 26, 2012 - 03:36:00 PM »

    Unfortunately the fender tag rusted way. Go figure.... :clueless:

    It was an original column shift 318 car but will become a 440 4 speed car which should be alot of fun.

    I have many pics already and have to sit down and chronicle the build in the restoration thread.


    Quote from: 'Cuda Hunter on March 26, 2012 - 02:08:11 PM
    Welcome!

    Definitely looks like it was driven through the ocean.
    That's alot of metal repair!

    Cudo's to you for taking on such a project!!

    Does the car retain it's fender tag?
    Are you going back to what the car originally was or do you have specific plans for the car?
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    Offline HP_Cuda

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    Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
    « Reply #5 on: March 26, 2012 - 03:36:49 PM »

    I might just have to take you up on your offer for parts.

    Once I get it here then the real fun of putting humpty back together again!

    Bryan

    Quote from: 426HEMI on March 26, 2012 - 02:08:46 PM
    Thought mine was bad hehe but good luck and I know that you will enjoy making it new again if you need any 1970 parts let me know I have several extra
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    Offline TorOrange

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    Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
    « Reply #6 on: March 26, 2012 - 04:22:21 PM »
     :wave: Welcome aboard.

    Love seeing the harder projects being brought back  :2thumbs:
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    Offline mikeljAAR

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    Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
    « Reply #7 on: March 26, 2012 - 04:54:52 PM »
    Good to see another 70 on it's way back to the roads.
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    Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
    « Reply #8 on: March 26, 2012 - 10:36:08 PM »
    yep, Maryland salt, we luv to pour it on the roads.   :22yikes:     are u sure its a Barra cuda..  :eek2:    looks like a Bare a cuda
    I hope i live to see u restore it.
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    Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
    « Reply #9 on: March 27, 2012 - 12:35:51 AM »
    Wow, that's ambitious.  Never saw a 318 car being brought from the dead like that.  Good luck w/ya.

    Don't be afraid of 489 pumpkins.  Just get a clutch-type sure grip and replace the crush sleeve w/a solid shim spacer.
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    Offline HP_Cuda

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    Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
    « Reply #10 on: March 27, 2012 - 01:36:30 PM »

    Thanks for the well wishes.

    I think folks will be impressed when I post pics on my resto thread.

     :burnout:

    Quote from: ragtopchally on March 27, 2012 - 12:35:51 AM
    Wow, that's ambitious.  Never saw a 318 car being brought from the dead like that.  Good luck w/ya.

    Don't be afraid of 489 pumpkins.  Just get a clutch-type sure grip and replace the crush sleeve w/a solid shim spacer.
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    Offline Challenger III

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    Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
    « Reply #11 on: March 27, 2012 - 01:44:58 PM »
    :wave: Welcome! Looks like a heck of a project you have there! It will be something to be proud of when it's done for sure.  :cheers:

    Quote from: ragtopchally on March 27, 2012 - 12:35:51 AM
    Wow, that's ambitious.  Never saw a 318 car being brought from the dead like that.  Good luck w/ya.

    Don't be afraid of 489 pumpkins.  Just get a clutch-type sure grip and replace the crush sleeve w/a solid shim spacer.


    Even little ol' 318 cars deserve saving!  :naughty:
    « Last Edit: March 27, 2012 - 01:47:26 PM by Challenger III »
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    Mike    Yakima, Washington

    Resto Thread:  http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=66668.0
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