Work has begun...Topcat

[ShelbyDogg]

Here's a link to Martin's Cuda. 

http://www.mopar.com/community/events/sema/2011/martin-wimberly.html

[Topcat]

Here's a link to Martin's Cuda. 

http://www.mopar.com/community/events/sema/2011/martin-wimberly.html

I saw that it at SEMA. Mine won't be that nice. That car was tops.

[EB3-GranCoupe]

I think GB2 is a better color that GB5, Looking good! 

[ShelbyDogg]

I saw that it at SEMA. Mine won't be that nice. That car was tops.

From what I'm seeing of yours and I've seen his in person, Yours is looking just as nice.
He spent a lot of time detailing the small things but then so are you. 

Yours is looking equal to Martin's

[AARuFAST]

Deck lid looks naked. Have u decided on rack or spoiler.
Does the deck lid have the full cut outs under side?

[Topcat]

Deck lid looks naked. Have u decided on rack or spoiler.
Does the deck lid have the full cut outs under side?

Likely neither.

[Cuda Cody]

You're coming up on your 7 year anniversary on this thread!  When you finish this cuda you really should think about going to Carlisle to celebrate. 

Looking awesome!   It appears you are in the home stretch!  Nice work!   Please try to come to Carlisle this coming year . . . . You are due for an appearance!   

[Duff]

Looking sweet!!!!

[Topcat]

What's left:

H Pipe needed.
Driveshaft. I'd like to modify one if I can find one. I need the big joint to weld on the front.
New Seats & Buns. I really would like a Leather seat interior.
Intall dash.  I need another set of hands to help bolt it on.
Polish front windshied trim.
Dyno Hemi and install. I don't know if I want to wait anymore. Dave & Angie are taking too long.
Buy a Cherry picker or borrow for a while. Anyone who has one nearby. I'll comp you.
Weld a front crossbar extension to lift front of car for cherry picker to lift it up.
Restore steering wheel. I have a 3 spoke. Fair condition with 2 small cracks.
Install new outer door handles. I have em.
Engine compartment is pretty much done. Just need to finish wiring once bulkhead is in.
Shaker base outer trim ring, shaker bubble, and all the other overpriced crap. Those can wait till it runs.

[ShelbyDogg]

What's left:

Driveshaft. I'd like to modify one if I can find one. I need the big joint to weld on the front.

Never have a Mopar driveshaft cut or welded on the front. There is an internal tube and rubber layer up front that should not be messed with.  Find a shaft that already has a big joint up front and try to have the rear yoke moved up.

I found this out after having 3 of the shafts for my cars cut, welded then balanced on the front end. It is never the same as an original shaft.

[GranCuda1970]

 

[72bluNblu]

Nice work Mike! 

I've got a cherry picker, but I wouldn't exactly say that I'm "nearby" being a couple hours away. You can usually rent them from equipment rental places and even some auto parts stores that do tool rental though.

[Topcat]

Never have a Mopar driveshaft cut or welded on the front. There is an internal tube and rubber layer up front that should not be messed with.  Find a shaft that already has a big joint up front and try to have the rear yoke moved up.

I found this out after having 3 of the shafts for my cars cut, welded then balanced on the front end. It is never the same as an original shaft.

thanks Rob.

Big driveshaft on my wishlist.

[1970GranCoupeConvert]

Mike,

I did not follow all FIFTY pages of your thread...if you need a cherry picker I got one...its yours if you need it.

[FY1Cuda]

So where are the pictures of the dash? I hear some really nice guys helped you wrestle it in.