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Re: My Gran Coupe project/Updated 2007-01-16
« Reply #15 on: January 16, 2007 - 03:49:21 AM »
Hi Pepe.  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:




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Re: My Gran Coupe project/Updated 2007-01-18
« Reply #16 on: January 18, 2007 - 11:40:44 AM »
Hood, doors and trunklid at home. Just can't wait to get body back!
« Last Edit: January 18, 2007 - 12:07:36 PM by ArcticCuda »
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Re: My Gran Coupe project/Updated 2007-01-18
« Reply #17 on: January 18, 2007 - 06:36:03 PM »
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Re: My Gran Coupe project/Updated 2007-01-18
« Reply #18 on: January 19, 2007 - 04:49:54 AM »
Seems that your garage is already full of NICE and CLEEEEEEEAAAANNNN mopar stuff. :worshippy :worshippy

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Re: My Gran Coupe project/Updated 2007-01-18
« Reply #19 on: January 19, 2007 - 06:15:00 AM »
Holy cow,your cuda is going to look excellent!

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Re: My Gran Coupe project/Updated 2007-01-18
« Reply #20 on: January 19, 2007 - 09:09:24 AM »
I'm really waiting for the body. I have done so much work with all parts. Would be nice start assembly a.s.a.p!

Rear end:

8 3/4 #489 with sure grip & 3.55 gears, MP Disc Brakes & Green Bearings
I'm using B-body rear end & Mr Diff hangers to get 10" wheels fit nicely.

Transmission:

#match 727 with Turbo Action Tranz Box, 5 discs, mild shift kit & Moroso alupan 

Front Brakes & Master Cylinder:

MP Brakes
« Last Edit: January 19, 2007 - 11:10:29 AM by ArcticCuda »
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Re: My Gran Coupe project/Updated 2007-01-18
« Reply #21 on: January 19, 2007 - 09:12:53 AM »
Silver painted fuel tank with 3/8" pick up and zink plated straps & filler tube

Bumbers are triple chromed in Sweden, Road Lights came from Y1

« Last Edit: January 20, 2007 - 12:27:08 AM by ArcticCuda »
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Re: My Gran Coupe project/Updated 2007-01-18
« Reply #22 on: January 19, 2007 - 09:16:30 AM »
Front End:

Stiffened K-member, poly bushings, Firm Firm Stage III steering box, aluminium struds & sleeves, Edelbrock IAS Shocks.
I boxed also lower control arms.

Steering column has new bearings & NOS wire set.


« Last Edit: January 19, 2007 - 10:52:38 AM by ArcticCuda »
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Re: My Gran Coupe project/Updated 2007-01-18
« Reply #23 on: January 19, 2007 - 09:35:03 AM »
More..Just painting, plating and re-conditioning. No shoes here - only socks!
« Last Edit: January 19, 2007 - 10:18:36 AM by ArcticCuda »
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Re: My Gran Coupe project/Updated 2007-01-18
« Reply #24 on: January 19, 2007 - 09:39:40 AM »
Red interior is not easy to restore. Black door panels from Ebay-> painting. Seat covers are from Legendary. Console has new woodgrain.
« Last Edit: January 19, 2007 - 10:20:11 AM by ArcticCuda »
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Re: My Gran Coupe project/Updated 2007-01-18
« Reply #25 on: January 19, 2007 - 09:42:43 AM »
More..
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Re: My Gran Coupe project/Updated 2007-01-18
« Reply #26 on: January 19, 2007 - 09:52:03 AM »
More.. Wash, puff, polish, plate etc.
« Last Edit: January 19, 2007 - 10:21:15 AM by ArcticCuda »
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Re: My Gran Coupe project/Updated 2007-01-18
« Reply #27 on: January 19, 2007 - 09:58:56 AM »
More..Dash restoring takes time! Just waiting redone dashpad from Sweden.
« Last Edit: January 19, 2007 - 10:21:58 AM by ArcticCuda »
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Re: My Gran Coupe project/Updated 2007-01-18
« Reply #28 on: January 19, 2007 - 10:05:06 AM »
Washing, sandblasting and plating makes these parts shine. Rubber & plastic parts needed good wash & polishing.
« Last Edit: January 19, 2007 - 10:23:28 AM by ArcticCuda »
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Re: My Gran Coupe project/Updated 2007-01-18
« Reply #29 on: January 19, 2007 - 10:25:29 AM »
Rear suspension:
New sway bar, Edelbrock IAS shocks, MP XHD leaf springs. All parts are painted or plated.
« Last Edit: January 19, 2007 - 10:36:40 AM by ArcticCuda »
Current Vehicles:
Plymouth PPR Cuda 1970 489 cid
Plymouth GTX 1970 RS23V0E


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