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    Offline 70chall440

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    Re: Tropical Beast (72 'Cuda)
    « Reply #60 on: September 12, 2015 - 01:12:41 PM »
    Quote from: dutch on September 12, 2015 - 01:49:26 AM
    yea... well, considering most of us take at least 5 years....  :grinyes:

    5 years... why the hurry.. my average seems to be like 7-15....  :bigsmile:
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    Offline EB3-GranCoupe

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    Re: Tropical Beast (72 'Cuda)
    « Reply #61 on: September 12, 2015 - 10:49:41 PM »
    Looking great!!
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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: Tropical Beast (72 'Cuda)
    « Reply #62 on: September 13, 2015 - 07:14:51 PM »
    Nice job! I've been working on mine since '09 and you're already ahead of me. 
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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 bored

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    Tropical Beast (72 'Cuda)
    « Reply #63 on: September 13, 2015 - 08:29:31 PM »
    Thank you guys! I hoe you enjoy these pics :)

    Some more progress: I've received an installed Hotchkis shocks, and welded rear sway bar brackets...


    « Last Edit: September 13, 2015 - 08:34:02 PM by bored »
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    Offline bored

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    « Reply #64 on: September 13, 2015 - 08:33:12 PM »

    Finally restored an painted the grill. Looks better than new!


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    Offline bored

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    « Reply #65 on: September 13, 2015 - 08:36:51 PM »
    We took Cuda out to get some sunlight and fresh air. Then put it back to garage.

    On the second photo you can see Juan doing magic to the trunk.

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    Offline bored

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    « Reply #66 on: September 20, 2015 - 11:23:08 AM »
    Some more progress:

    fenders installed
    windows and windshield
    bumpers (same color as grille)
    tail light panel painted
    tail lights installed
    grille installed

    « Last Edit: September 20, 2015 - 11:27:07 AM by bored »
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    Offline dutch

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    Re: Tropical Beast (72 'Cuda)
    « Reply #67 on: September 20, 2015 - 02:36:35 PM »
    I think I like the painted bumpers... Looking forward to see it all finished  :2thumbs:
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    Re: Tropical Beast (72 'Cuda)
    « Reply #68 on: September 22, 2015 - 06:49:21 AM »
    Looks great!!!


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    Offline bored

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    Re: Tropical Beast (72 'Cuda)
    « Reply #69 on: September 30, 2015 - 11:47:32 PM »
    Quote from: twalker on September 22, 2015 - 06:49:21 AM
    Looks great!!!


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    Quote from: dutch on September 20, 2015 - 02:36:35 PM
    I think I like the painted bumpers... Looking forward to see it all finished  :2thumbs:

    Thank you, guys!
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    Offline bored

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    « Reply #70 on: October 01, 2015 - 12:01:09 AM »

    That is actually it.
    Now the car has all sheet metal absolutely free of rust, every nut and bolt cleaned, the car itself is painted in lemon twist yellow, motor is in the car, all windows and moldings are installed. Hotchkis TVS is put in place. Restored grille, new headlights, side markers, fender mounted turn signals, hood pins, emblems and some other stuff I can't recall.

    Here are some pictures:

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    Offline bored

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    « Reply #71 on: October 01, 2015 - 12:07:48 AM »
    To do:  new fuel lines, plumb the brakes, put the dash together, install seats and interior, get an alignment, pass tech inspection, and finally install Magnaflow exhaust...

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    Offline djais1801

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    Re: Tropical Beast (72 'Cuda)
    « Reply #72 on: October 01, 2015 - 07:56:27 AM »
    man...that was fast!
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    Offline MOPAR FANATIC

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    Re: Tropical Beast (72 'Cuda)
    « Reply #73 on: October 01, 2015 - 10:33:17 AM »
     :wow: Man did your car turn out awesome,i can't beleive this is the same car.you guys did one heck of a job and i dig the wheel and tire selection,those looked great on her.bu ti ful 'cuda,love it.

     :cheers: Dave...............     Again..........  :2thumbs:  :2thumbs:
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    Offline dutch

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    Re: Tropical Beast (72 'Cuda)
    « Reply #74 on: October 01, 2015 - 03:42:19 PM »
    aha... so you`re the one with goody`s clone...  :bigsmile:   good taste   :2thumbs:
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