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Offline MopSquad

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Re: 1970 Cuda Convertible Hemi Clone
« Reply #15 on: August 29, 2016 - 02:04:48 PM »
The car failed inpection.  Thanks to ROADMAN5312 for his invaluable support.  I did, however purchase another Cuda vert Hemi clone. Substantially better build for almost the same money.




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Re: 1970 Cuda Convertible Hemi Clone
« Reply #16 on: August 29, 2016 - 02:11:24 PM »
good to hear!! post some pics of the new toy!
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Re: 1970 Cuda Convertible Hemi Clone
« Reply #17 on: August 29, 2016 - 04:06:28 PM »
The car failed inpection.  Thanks to ROADMAN5312 for his invaluable support.


How so? Curious as to what was found. Situation sound similar to what I found with this one  http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=115567.0  Looked great, and I was really interested ... until they put it up on the lift that is :eek4:
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Re: 1970 Cuda Convertible Hemi Clone
« Reply #18 on: August 29, 2016 - 04:12:02 PM »
Here are some of the pics taken by the builder at a show.  Also, some build pics. 

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Re: 1970 Cuda Convertible Hemi Clone
« Reply #19 on: August 29, 2016 - 04:19:09 PM »
This is the one that "failed inspection" and you passed on? Looks like it went through a pretty thorough and comprehensive build. What "failed" on it? Curious and nosey, that's all. :biggrin:
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Re: 1970 Cuda Convertible Hemi Clone
« Reply #20 on: August 29, 2016 - 04:26:46 PM »
This is the one that "failed inspection" and you passed on? Looks like it went through a pretty thorough and comprehensive build. What "failed" on it? Curious and nosey, that's all. :biggrin:


LOL.  No, the photos are of the one that I purchased. 

The one that failed....

http://www.pjsautoworldclassics.com/1970_Plymouth_Barracuda_Clearwater_FL_256495102.veh

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Re: 1970 Cuda Convertible Hemi Clone
« Reply #21 on: August 29, 2016 - 04:37:04 PM »
How so? Curious as to what was found. Situation sound similar to what I found with this one  http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=115567.0  Looked great, and I was really interested ... until they put it up on the lift that is :eek4:


Mark (roadman) found multiple issues.  Not limited to poor engine performance (blown head gasket - previously disclosed), stalling, paint, AC not cold, radio not working, poor door gaps. Paint mismatch on hood.

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Re: 1970 Cuda Convertible Hemi Clone
« Reply #22 on: August 29, 2016 - 04:40:16 PM »
Mark (roadman) found multiple issues.  Not limited to poor engine performance (blown head gasket - previously disclosed), stalling, paint, AC not cold, radio not working, poor door gaps. Paint mismatch on hood.

Not to mention the lift pad under the LR floor pan.    :roflsmiley: