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    Offline usraptr

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    1970 'Cuda tail light housings.
    « on: September 27, 2010 - 02:46:58 AM »
    I did a search, but couldn't find the answer although  I'm sure it's been asked and answered before.  What color were the tail light housings (inside the trunk) for a 1970 Cuda?
    Thanks in advance
    Brad
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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

    Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
    (Edited 8-1-17)

    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.


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    Re: 1970 'Cuda tail light housings.
    « Reply #1 on: September 27, 2010 - 03:36:06 PM »
    Bump.  Looking for a little help here.  Somebody have an answer for me please?
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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

    Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
    (Edited 8-1-17)

    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

    Offline dutch

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    Re: 1970 'Cuda tail light housings.
    « Reply #2 on: September 27, 2010 - 04:24:36 PM »
    mine were faded pretty badly, but when I started cleaning them up I found a cadmiumplate-ish color underneath the dirt.  didn`t take pics... sorry
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    Re: 1970 'Cuda tail light housings.
    « Reply #3 on: September 27, 2010 - 04:56:56 PM »
    I believe they were zinc dichromate plated.  There are a few places that can replate them for you.  Scott Smith is one of them I believe.  I know someone has posted pics on Moparts recently.  I can try to find them.

    Also, if you aren't trying to go 100% origonal and just want something close, some have used Eastwoods carb renew paint with good results.
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    Re: 1970 'Cuda tail light housings.
    « Reply #4 on: September 27, 2010 - 05:02:36 PM »
    Look twards the bottom of this link for a couple pics of the carb painted housings.

      http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Number=6048498&an=0&page=0#Post6048498

    Edit: 

    Here is the link you need to look at.  I was wrong.  The housings are dipped in a chromic acid solution.  This link shows the factory finish and a couple DIY options.

     http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Number=6140130&page=0
    « Last Edit: September 27, 2010 - 05:11:18 PM by burdar »
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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: 1970 'Cuda tail light housings.
    « Reply #5 on: September 27, 2010 - 09:55:58 PM »
    Thanks guys, I really appreciate the help/links. :2thumbs:

    Brad
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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

    Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
    (Edited 8-1-17)

    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

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    Re: 1970 'Cuda tail light housings.
    « Reply #6 on: October 05, 2010 - 08:42:54 PM »
    The 1970 Cuda rear lights in the Moparts link I did. So if anyone needs more info , or better pics let me know and I'll post them here

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    Re: 1970 'Cuda tail light housings.
    « Reply #7 on: October 06, 2010 - 07:57:13 PM »
    Bill,
    Don't see the link??  Please re-post the link.

    Thanks,
    Brad
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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

    Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
    (Edited 8-1-17)

    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

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    Re: 1970 'Cuda tail light housings.
    « Reply #8 on: October 07, 2010 - 03:42:19 PM »
    I'll just post them here .

    The mess I started with.
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    Re: 1970 'Cuda tail light housings.
    « Reply #9 on: October 07, 2010 - 04:05:09 PM »
    I glass beaded the bare housings.
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    Re: 1970 'Cuda tail light housings.
    « Reply #10 on: October 07, 2010 - 04:06:53 PM »
    Once in etching primer.
    The insides were painted with simple Krylon chrome paint. It's not 100% OE, but it has a shine and reflective quality I was looking for.
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    Re: 1970 'Cuda tail light housings.
    « Reply #11 on: October 07, 2010 - 04:10:14 PM »
    On a suggestion from a customer of mine. Outsides were done in Eastwoods carb renew paint. The paint goes on kind of thin, so your results will vary based on how many coats you decide to go with till your happy. I think these have 3 coats total.
    Taken outside WITH a flash.
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    Re: 1970 'Cuda tail light housings.
    « Reply #12 on: October 07, 2010 - 04:12:42 PM »
    These next ones were all taken outside in natural light with NO flash on a mildly cloudy day.
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    Re: 1970 'Cuda tail light housings.
    « Reply #13 on: October 07, 2010 - 05:16:19 PM »
    Bill,

      That is quite impressive.    :clapping:



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    Re: 1970 'Cuda tail light housings.
    « Reply #14 on: October 18, 2010 - 12:47:28 PM »
    I personally know Bill and he does amazing work.  Great Job Bill!!!
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