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Offline brads70

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #825 on: May 07, 2014 - 01:23:58 PM »
That's a labour of love Mike and it looks like you're about to enjoy the fruit of that labour. Great history and a honey of a car. I'd love to hear it running! Ian

 :iagree: :clapping: :2thumbs:   Soon all yours to enjoy!  :burnout:
Brad
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Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #826 on: May 07, 2014 - 08:59:11 PM »
 :wow: Great story Mike, you've earned and deserve that beautiful Hemi Cuda! Can't wait to see it smokin the tires!  :burnout:

Offline CudamanTom

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #827 on: May 08, 2014 - 10:14:40 PM »
:wow: Great story Mike, you've earned and deserve that beautiful Hemi Cuda! Can't wait to see it smokin the tires!  :burnout:
Me too. But I want to HEAR that. I want to HEAR some music Mike.  :burnout:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #828 on: May 08, 2014 - 10:23:35 PM »
This will be the last update until it runs.  :burnout:

I will post a video.


Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #829 on: May 08, 2014 - 11:57:44 PM »
This will be the last update until it runs.  :burnout:

I will post a video.




  :scared:  :walkaway: ......... :smilielol:  Good Luck Mike!  we can't wait until you update this post.  :2thumbs:  :cheers:  :popcorn:



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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #830 on: May 09, 2014 - 06:47:23 AM »
  :scared:  :walkaway: ......... :smilielol:  Good Luck Mike!  we can't wait until you update this post.  :2thumbs:  :cheers:  :popcorn:

+1  :iagree:
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #831 on: May 09, 2014 - 09:43:21 AM »
Nice! That is sharp.  :bigsmile:

Next project, garage....
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #832 on: May 11, 2014 - 07:49:47 PM »
The Hemi is alive!

Not out of the woods yet.

The rear carb (the one that you make settings on) keeps dying out.
We've elimated that it's a vacuum leak. Vacuum guage was a steady needle.
I think it's a metering problem inside the carb. Took it off and going to get it checked out.

Other things:
No fuel, temp, or oil guage movement.
Charging is working.
Brake booster doesn't seem to be kicking in. Probably need to thread out the input rod.
Brake light ground issue.



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Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #833 on: May 11, 2014 - 08:00:12 PM »
Sounds like you may have a grounding issue period, is the body ground strap attached?  Doesn't the dash have some sort of grounding circuit or wire?

Instrument voltage limiter?



The Hemi is alive!

Not out of the woods yet.

The rear carb (the one that you make settings on) keeps dying out.
We've elimated that it's a vacuum leak. Vacuum guage was a steady needle.
I think it's a metering problem inside the carb. Took it off and going to get it checked out.

Other things:
No fuel, temp, or oil guage movement.
Charging is working.
Brake booster doesn't seem to be kicking in. Probably need to thread out the input rod.
Brake light ground issue.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rH1z1utIzA&feature=youtu.be
« Last Edit: May 11, 2014 - 08:03:44 PM by mrbill426 »
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #834 on: May 11, 2014 - 08:06:53 PM »
 :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:
Great to hear Mike  :2thumbs:
I'm sure those issues will be resolved quickly.

I saw the YouTube link but it asked for a login. Sure would like to see video.  :wave:
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Offline Sleepychallenger

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #835 on: May 11, 2014 - 08:22:49 PM »
I got the same message. The video is private... :poopoke:

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #836 on: May 11, 2014 - 08:44:29 PM »
I got the same message. The video is private... :poopoke:

Try again.

I just used youtube for the first time uploading videos.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rH1z1utIzA&feature=youtu.be
« Last Edit: May 11, 2014 - 08:50:47 PM by Topcat »
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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #837 on: May 11, 2014 - 08:55:52 PM »
That one worked.   :bananasmi

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #838 on: May 11, 2014 - 09:09:36 PM »
 :2thumbs: Hell Yeah!!!  :ylsuper:

Now a video hearing exhaust please  :bigsmile:  :cheers:
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Offline brads70

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Re: Work has begun...Topcat
« Reply #839 on: May 11, 2014 - 09:23:29 PM »
Nice that was a long time coming! Congrats!  :woohoo: :2thumbs:
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0