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Offline CudamanTom

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Re: Out of Body Shop Jail.......... Finally!
« Reply #135 on: March 31, 2015 - 11:06:41 AM »
Lookin Sweet Tom!!!  :2thumbs: :wow: :droolingbounce: :burnout:
1971 Cuda Vert 440-833 - (clone)
1971 Cuda 440-727 - (clone)


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Re: Out of Body Shop Jail.......... Finally!
« Reply #136 on: March 31, 2015 - 11:22:23 AM »
I call your "looking pretty mean" and bump it to sinister.
Mike
Removing the warning labels one at a time.
Nature will take care of the rest.

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Re: Out of Body Shop Jail.......... Finally!
« Reply #137 on: March 31, 2015 - 02:53:47 PM »
SWEET LOOKING RIDE!  :cooldancing: :2thumbs:  Love the black /red combo!
Brad
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Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

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http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
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http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

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Re: Out of Body Shop Jail.......... Finally!
« Reply #138 on: March 31, 2015 - 06:35:01 PM »
Tom - You are making good progress. Looking forward to seeing it up close in July.  8)

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Re: Out of Body Shop Jail.......... Finally!
« Reply #139 on: March 31, 2015 - 08:04:05 PM »
Very, Very nice! :bananasmi  :ylsuper:  :cheers:  :drool:
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
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"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: Out of Body Shop Jail.......... Finally!
« Reply #140 on: April 01, 2015 - 12:55:14 AM »
For your exhaust manifold gaskets, what are you using?

I had Fel Pro's on my manifolds and they went to hell; dried up in less than a year.
Eventually started getting exhaust leaks.

I'm switching to SCE Copper gaskets now with high temp sealant.
Still need to true the faces flats on a grinding/sanding.
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: Out of Body Shop Jail.......... Finally!
« Reply #141 on: April 01, 2015 - 05:46:33 PM »
For your exhaust manifold gaskets, what are you using?

I had Fel Pro's on my manifolds and they went to hell; dried up in less than a year.
Eventually started getting exhaust leaks.

I'm switching to SCE Copper gaskets now with high temp sealant.
Still need to true the faces flats on a grinding/sanding.

Im using FelPro....  :hyper:  So I guess I will find out in a year if I'm pulling the manifolds  :bricks1:

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Re: Out of Body Shop Jail.......... Finally!
« Reply #142 on: April 01, 2015 - 05:47:21 PM »
Tom - You are making good progress. Looking forward to seeing it up close in July.  8)

thanks Guys, I'm hoping to make my Carlisle goal :2thumbs:

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Re: Out of Body Shop Jail.......... Finally!
« Reply #143 on: April 08, 2015 - 09:11:30 PM »
I ran the exhaust today. I just need to get the tips on and centered before I tighten everything up.

It was so much easier with a lift. What a pleasure.....

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Re: Out of Body Shop Jail.......... Finally!
« Reply #144 on: April 08, 2015 - 10:30:33 PM »
Very nice Tom!!! :2thumbs:

And yes, I am loving my lift too.  :wave:
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Re: Out of Body Shop Jail.......... Finally!
« Reply #145 on: April 08, 2015 - 10:33:11 PM »
Im using FelPro....  :hyper:  So I guess I will find out in a year if I'm pulling the manifolds  :bricks1:

Your only choice now is to re tighten them after repeated heat cycles.
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: Out of Body Shop Jail.......... Finally!
« Reply #146 on: April 10, 2015 - 06:10:32 PM »
Got the exhaust tips on today. The exhaust is done  :2thumbs:

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Re: Out of Body Shop Jail.......... Finally!
« Reply #147 on: April 10, 2015 - 07:40:11 PM »
You DO realize, that they're going to have to change the picture in the dictionary for when you look up "bad ass muscle car" don't you? That thing just gets sweeter and sweeter!
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Re: Out of Body Shop Jail.......... Finally!
« Reply #148 on: April 10, 2015 - 07:54:19 PM »
You DO realize, that they're going to have to change the picture in the dictionary for when you look up "bad ass muscle car" don't you? That thing just gets sweeter and sweeter!

 :bananasmi :bigsmile: :bananasmi

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Re: Out of Body Shop Jail.......... Finally!
« Reply #149 on: April 15, 2015 - 12:17:02 AM »
Very nice ride! I just picked up my first mopar (70 barracuda) and plan to start paint in two weeks. Could you tell me who you bought your rear spoiler from? I know there are many out there but I like to see one installed so I can order the same one.  Also the tail light trim pieces on my cuda are starting to bow on the upper middle part could you provide me the info on that as well. As stated Im a new guy to mopar, your car looks awesome so I would like to buy from whatever supplier you went through.

Thanks!
JC