The norwegian Cuda.

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Offline babyelephant

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Re: The norwegian Cuda.
« Reply #60 on: July 18, 2006 - 05:32:38 AM »
Great update, Joakim! You're doing a good job here.
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Re: The norwegian Cuda.
« Reply #61 on: July 18, 2006 - 06:05:28 PM »
Beautiful, just beautiful!

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Re: The norwegian Cuda.
« Reply #62 on: July 19, 2006 - 04:43:35 AM »
looking good, I think a bunch of us need to make a field trip and inspect the car in person! :cooldancing:
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« Reply #63 on: July 19, 2006 - 09:58:35 AM »
looking good, I think a bunch of us need to make a field trip and inspect the car in person! :cooldancing:
You're all welcome, look at the CC map to see where you're going before you buy the ticket!  :grinyes: :grinyes:
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« Reply #64 on: July 19, 2006 - 11:39:24 AM »
Wow, very impressive restoration and the color is awesome! I can't wait to see the finished car, what an awesome job!  :thumbsup:

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Re: The norwegian Cuda.
« Reply #65 on: July 30, 2006 - 06:18:19 PM »
Soakim, Great Car/color....Do you know what (if any) striping your planning on?
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Re: The norwegian Cuda.
« Reply #66 on: July 31, 2006 - 12:42:52 PM »
Great updates, Joakim!!!! :2thumbs:  That's really going to be one sweet 'Cuda!!!!  I noticed you did most of the same upgrades to the front end as I have for mine.  I'd be curious to see how well it corners with those upgrades as my parts are still sitting in a box. ::)
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« Reply #67 on: July 31, 2006 - 02:41:13 PM »
Thanks all!
chevyconvert, AAR stipes., Street_Challenged73, I'm exited too, my car was totaly alive on the roads, needed two lanes at speed.

Here are some more pictures!


The first ting we did was to rust-protect the car using 5 Litres(!) of Tectyl. Sprayed with high presure in every weld, seem, joint and all hollow sections. Here on this picture, the Griffin radiator are in, and the headliner too.

This is my TTI 2,5" X-Pipe system, connected to Flowmaster 40 series Delta Flow mufflers.

Since my Flowmasters are .5" longer than the system are designed for, a little trimming was required. Had the system up three times before I was happy.

Here I am fitting the MAS Fiberglass front spoiler. The front clip was where installed to. The blackout on the fenders will be painted later. The bud on the left was good on a warm day.  :drunk: Me and Roger have had an blast working on the car.

Rear AAR Spoiler from Year One. The shield bracket were restored too.

I installed new bearings and restored the brakeshield.

New brakeshoes and overhauled the caliper with new seals.

Put on the 'Cuda emblem! That was great. By the way, this is an abandoned railwaystation, that's why the tracks are there. The bytravelers get quite a sight when the train comes by. A green 'Cuda on the side of the track!  :ylsuper:

Put the grill in. The black grill and AAR mouldings are soo cool! Got them on E-bay for a steal price!  :thumbsup:

Here the door hardware are beeing installed. Roger, the guy that helps me says there won't be a sound inside the car, exept from the sounds you want to hear. No windnoise, and no slammering. All weatherstips and rubber are new.

This is the final picture taken two hours ago, got lights, and got the engine running! First time in 10 months. :woo:
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Re: The norwegian Cuda.
« Reply #68 on: July 31, 2006 - 02:54:30 PM »
:clapping: :clapping:  Looks great!! In reading your story, I can feel your excitement!  Just need some glass and you can take her for a ride!  :woohoo:
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Re: The norwegian Cuda.
« Reply #69 on: July 31, 2006 - 03:02:04 PM »
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Really nice car!! Where did you get that front spoiler?

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« Reply #70 on: July 31, 2006 - 03:04:26 PM »
Thanks Rev and Evil, got it from MAS Racing Products, tel:(651)644-6811
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Re: The norwegian Cuda.
« Reply #71 on: August 07, 2006 - 01:06:03 PM »
Thanks Rev and Evil, got it from MAS Racing Products, tel:(651)644-6811

Man your 'cuda looks nice. Does MAS Racing Products have a web site? Where did you get the turn signal/park lights lenses? I see your going for the 'cuda exhaust and not the AAR type
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Re: The norwegian Cuda.
« Reply #72 on: August 07, 2006 - 01:09:55 PM »
That is looking great!  :2thumbs:

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« Reply #73 on: August 08, 2006 - 08:25:11 AM »
I don't think they have a web site. The have an ad in Mopar Muscle magazine. The Park lenses are original, >I think E-bay is the only option for those. I'm running regular 'Cuda exhaust, maybe I'll convert to AAR exhaust later, we'll see. Hope to get the my first trip in the car today. Gotto go.  :working:
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« Reply #74 on: August 08, 2006 - 10:13:36 AM »
I don't think they have a web site. The have an ad in Mopar Muscle magazine. The Park lenses are original, >I think E-bay is the only option for those. I'm running regular 'Cuda exhaust, maybe I'll convert to AAR exhaust later, we'll see. Hope to get the my first trip in the car today. Gotto go.  :working:


Ok, thanks for the info. I notice you don't have the hole in the grill for the hood release. Is it an original AAR grill? As the AAR only has the hood pins to hold down the hood. Are you taking your 'cuda to any shows this summer? Like the Mopar Muscle Car National Meet (Norway). As I bet it will be road ready before fall/autum. I found a link to a replica trun signal lenses. But they were expensive $325 URL: http://www.beaparts.com/

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