project Slantfish

['cudaCruiser]

When I started my project, http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=37392.0, seven years ago I was determined to do it all. Even though it has taken way longer than I thought and cost way more than I could have expected I'm glad I took that route. I have to add that if I weren't fortunate to have the income I have, I wouldn't be as far along as I am. I still have a long way to go but also have the satisfaction of knowing if I finish it right I won't have to do it again.
B5 is the perfect color. 

[dutch]

I haven`t had a dime to scratch my butt all my life,  and when I bought the car I was gonna make it run and enjoy first , and restore it later.  Everything on the car war just worn or shot and every penny I put into it that period, ended up in the thrashcan when I pulled the car apart. No way I could enjoy it cause one thing lead to another all the time.  I don`t know what your plans are, but I did everything myself, and learned along the way. Sure it will still cost, but elbow grease comes a long way.  I started flat broke and I still am, but after 7 years the car looks pretty good and real fun to drive. If I had waited to safe up and gather everything needed for the rebuild,  I would have gotten nowhere. just sayin
good luck with whatever path you chose... it`s an awesome car way   

[Topcat]

Dutch, some members here including myself took a long road doing our own work when time and money allowed.


 I would dismantle the entire car to a bare shell, send out for sand blasting, buy a 220V mig welder, and a gallon of good epoxy primer.

Then teach myself how to do all the work like I already have done.

[ec_co]

started pulling the interior apart, today I was able to get: seats, most seat belts, carpet, rear side panels, speaker tray and most trim around the inside rear window .... one screw is being a PITA. the floor pans don't look too bad, no holes that I could find and seemed pretty solid.

Question and I'll need to look closer anyways, but: on the rear windows ... I never remember them working, but now that the panels are off I see full mechanisms (need to look closer to make sure everything is there - but I see frames/rails, gear .....) .... did they still put the full mechanisms in, even if they 'locked em' closed for fixed window models like mine?? neither roller will move, so either they are both frozen solid or they locked it from moving. thoughts anyone???











Best looking OG paint I've seen yet!

[brads70]

Cool story and car!  Love the family history! 

[dfrazz]

How about an update on your project?

['Cuda Hunter]

This is what the cuda coupe or challenger deputy option looked like.

[ec_co]

How about an update on your project?

no real progress this winter, just minor teardown stuff. garage is too darn cold and I don't want to lay down any chems/sprays until the temps are right, otherwise I foresee adhesion and 'setting up' issues down the road.

[mud man]

Very cool history and an awesome car to work with.  Keep motivated as every build has those times where one is tempted to pack it in. The end result will be worth the time invested.