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Offline mastiffd

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The Cuda Connection
« on: July 04, 2013 - 07:28:05 PM »
Does anyone know if The Cuda Connection in Anaheim, CA is still in business?
Or have contact info for the owners Randy & Sabrina Gerstenberg?




Offline D70challenger

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Re: The Cuda Connection
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2013 - 12:08:08 AM »
Never heard of them. And I am literally in the next city over (Orange). Any idea on their address or anything? I can try to make time and swing by sometime.


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Offline mastiffd

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Re: The Cuda Connection
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2013 - 08:22:25 AM »
Never heard of them. And I am literally in the next city over (Orange). Any idea on their address or anything? I can try to make time and swing by sometime.



Thanks but I was just informed they have been out of business for many years now and Randy may be working at R/T's Custom Paint and Body in Orange, CA.

http://www.rtscustompaintandbody.com/

Do you know of this place?

Thanks!!
Mike

Offline Koby

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The Cuda Connection
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2013 - 08:34:33 AM »
I'm also interested.... I believe he owned my car at one time...
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Re: The Cuda Connection
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2013 - 02:33:20 AM »
I haven't heard of this company either. It is definitely closer. Maybe I could swing by them sometime this week. Is there any particular reason you are looking for these guys? Do they have specialized experience with E-Bodies?


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Re: The Cuda Connection
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2013 - 06:55:08 AM »
I haven't heard of this company either. It is definitely closer. Maybe I could swing by them sometime this week. Is there any particular reason you are looking for these guys? Do they have specialized experience with E-Bodies?


I own a FE5 1970 Hemi Cuda 4spd that Randy restored in ~1990 for Dr. David Fogg and I'm trying to learn of the cars' history. I've already been in contact with Dr. Fogg and would like to speak with Randy about whatever he can remember about the car.
Randy did the entire restoration including the engine rebuild which was featured in April '90 Muscle Car Classics. The car was also featured in January '91 Mopar Collector's Guide & April '92 Hot Rod Magazine.

The car is all #'s matching and original sheet metal. Since the restore its been driven less than 1000 miles (127 miles in the last 10 years) and still looks fantastic. Randy did an amazing job and should be recognized for doing so.

Someone already informed me that The Cuda Connection closed back in the mid-90's and Randy could possibly be working at RTS. I've sent them an email and have not yet heard back.

Thanks for your help.
Much appreciated.
-Mike