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Offline Denison636

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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #195 on: February 20, 2016 - 01:24:19 PM »
Very nice work. It looks like your car A.D.D. is not near as bad as mine. I keep jumping back and fourth on projects. But as long as it comes together in the end is what counts.
Its just a little 340 with a miss




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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #196 on: February 20, 2016 - 08:48:22 PM »
LOL I can tell you I have done exactly that many times; however beginning late last year I made a concerted effort to remain on this one. That said, I do jump around a little on this one as well, based mainly on what I am interested in or thinking about at the time. The way I figure it, it all has to get done so it matters little in what order. I try not to start something and not finish it before moving to something else, but that can be a challenge as well, especially when there are multiple like items (such 2 headlights), I will do one and then jump onto something else and have to come back later. Much easier to do all of it at the same time once you have a plan. In fact, that is what I am doing today, finishing the headlights, then go back to the bumper and finish it out. Then I think I will take the front end apart and address a few issues there.
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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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #197 on: February 20, 2016 - 10:41:49 PM »
Lol, I just caught my self adjusting my pinning snubber then starting reworking my fuel plumbing and remounting my fuel pump where it is hidden out of everyone's eyes.
Its just a little 340 with a miss

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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #198 on: February 20, 2016 - 11:43:49 PM »
Oh yea, been there done that. Easily distracted...

Back on it, got the headlight buckets modified. Just an FYI for anyone working on headlights, the mounting plates that bolts to the car are the same left and right, however they bolted to the car differently which means that the top of the headlights are indexed differently. My point is, you must pre-fit everything before cutting anything so you are sure you know where the top is.

Now working on the bumper.
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 #199 on: February 22, 2016 - 10:56:44 AM »
Got the front end pretty much sorted out. I am very happy with where it is, this is the first time this car has had a "face" on it in over 10 years. For those interested, the headlights have the blinkers in the bottom of the lens (never liked the 72-74 marker lights). I also finished the front bumper up.
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 #200 on: February 22, 2016 - 02:44:25 PM »
 :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #201 on: February 22, 2016 - 03:25:15 PM »
Finally finished the spoiler side extensions, I really like them but they were quite a lot of work. I am going to paint them the same as the spoiler so they look like a part of it. I will post pictures of them painted.

Love this idea, might have to steal it for my camaro spoiler  :2thumbs:
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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #202 on: February 22, 2016 - 03:27:23 PM »
really ties in the spoiler to the car.
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 #203 on: February 22, 2016 - 03:30:54 PM »
:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:

Thanks, spent a lot time making sure the bumper wouldn't crack...  :roflsmiley:

Now moving onto the top of the fender to door gaps. Then I will pull it all apart, readjust the passenger door (again), then make covers for the oil lines.

I have to figure out if I am going to paint the fenders off the car or not. I am thinking about just painting the insides and then remount them and paint them with the rest of the car. In my head this makes more sense and will eliminate a surprise during reassembly.
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 #204 on: February 22, 2016 - 05:17:22 PM »
Where did you get the headlights with the embedded turn signal? Do you have a part number? That's a cool set up!

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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #205 on: February 22, 2016 - 06:18:24 PM »
You can get them anywhere (streetrod companies, ebay, etc), here is a link

http://www.southernrods.com/headlights-taillights--lighting/7-headlights-with-led-turn-signals.html

they come in a variety of versions, colors, etc. Many of them are tri-bar which I didn't like (3 bars in/on the light).
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 #206 on: February 22, 2016 - 06:52:38 PM »
Ha, Looks like we sourced the same headlights!  I like ebunk though.  They work good. Quick n bright. The markers turn off when the headlights pop on. And only work as directionals.  I'm running the led's to the outsides.     Looks good over there!! Keep it up!!!  Sure do like the 72-4 grille. My favorite.   :working:   R/T
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Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
« Reply #207 on: February 22, 2016 - 07:09:40 PM »
My lights have a running/parking side and a turn signal side (much brighter). We will see how it comes together once I wire them up (that will be some time from now). When researching these, I spent a lot of time trying to find as best quality as I could, these have a replaceable bulb (most do) and a glass lens. They seem very not but... no wiring information at all of the marker/running lights. There are 2 wires coming out of the LED; white one for ground (yes the white one), black for running lights and red for turn signal. No idea how/who came up with this but it seems a bit odd.
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 #208 on: February 23, 2016 - 04:49:40 PM »
Looking good there.

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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 #209 on: February 23, 2016 - 05:25:34 PM »
thanks. moving ahead slowly.
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)