73 Road Race Cuda

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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #930 on: May 03, 2018 - 01:07:47 PM »
Another item I think would significantly change the "visual" is window tinting.
If there is tint and it is dark, all will blend in more uniformly.
Removing the warning labels one at a time.
Nature will take care of the rest.




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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #931 on: May 03, 2018 - 01:17:21 PM »
I agree but here in WA state, tinting is very limited. I have to check again but I asked a glass company once and as I recall I couldn't tint enough to make a difference.
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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #932 on: May 03, 2018 - 01:23:52 PM »
I was able to get a few small things done. The weather has turned nice here and I was put on my wife's work farm immediately..  :bigsmile:

Got the steering column sorted mostly. Still need to do a few small things.

I also modified the package tray cover. I am running a gps speedo so I needed to install the antenna. I am thinking about covering the package tray cover with some fabric but  haven't decided yet.
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
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9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #933 on: May 03, 2018 - 08:31:01 PM »
I covered my tray with black vinyl.  The same vinyl as the seats.  It looks pretty clean.

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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #934 on: May 03, 2018 - 10:09:28 PM »
I covered mine in a semi heavy black cloth. Do you see the speakers? Neither do I or anyone else. Doesn't show in pic but it has fairly large thread that gives it a bit of texture as well. I recommend...
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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #935 on: May 04, 2018 - 12:28:42 AM »
So did you guys spray the cardboard with adhesive and stretch the fabric over it? I am thinking a thin black material of some sort.
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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #936 on: May 04, 2018 - 11:46:42 AM »
Are you running dash speaker? I mounted my gps sensor under the speaker grille there, works great.


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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #937 on: May 04, 2018 - 12:36:36 PM »
Yes, I have a dash speaker plus I already cut out the package tray cover so I am committed.
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
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9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #938 on: May 04, 2018 - 09:18:21 PM »
Yes, we used adhesive spray on the vinyl but I'm not sure about fabric.

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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #939 on: May 04, 2018 - 11:44:21 PM »
ok, thanks.
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
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9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #940 on: May 07, 2018 - 12:45:20 AM »
For mine I only used adhesive on the underside. Top face no glue.
Removing the warning labels one at a time.
Nature will take care of the rest.

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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #941 on: May 07, 2018 - 11:40:51 AM »
I thought of that method as well. I will probably use the adhesive on the top side
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
Past Mopars
9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #942 on: May 07, 2018 - 07:59:08 PM »
I was able to get a few small things done. The weather has turned nice here and I was put on my wife's work farm immediately..  :bigsmile:

Got the steering column sorted mostly. Still need to do a few small things.

I also modified the package tray cover. I am running a gps speedo so I needed to install the antenna. I am thinking about covering the package tray cover with some fabric but  haven't decided yet.

Did you have to use a steering wheel adapter for your aftermarket steering wheel? If so, which did you use?
Thanks, Wes

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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #943 on: May 08, 2018 - 01:19:33 AM »
Yes I had to use an adapter, I took the adapter that came with the wheel and machined it down and then adapter it to a Ebody can. The column I am using is a 28” street rod GM type shaft so there was a lot of fabricating that had to be done to get it to for. The issue is that I refused to spend $800+ on an idit or flaming river column so I made my own.
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
Past Mopars
9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #944 on: May 08, 2018 - 08:55:29 PM »
Got it. I had thought your column was a stock column when I saw the crush can. Nice work!
Wes