Whats in store for my broken fish

[GoodysGotaCuda]

Well it's gonna be awhile before the ol' Fish gets road worthy again. But it will come back, and better than before. Only catch is I have no clue on the time frame due to waiting on the insurance and what will happen with all that, should be within a year I'm guesstimating. However, here is, currently, what the changes will be.

Brakes/Suspension/Steering/Chassis

• Stock supension components fully rebuilt it Moog suspension parts.
• Flaming River Manual Steering
• 11 3/4" Late B-Body 'Police' front discs - New calipers, lines, pads, bearings, etc
• New Late Model (Alum/2stud) Master Cylinder - Manual brakes w/adj proportioning valve
• CE Subframe Connectors

Body/Looks

• Plan is to get the entire car repainted, same color/stripe scheme
• Engine bay painted, detailed, holes welded
• New (used) Fender, Valance, Inner fender
• Car will go on a frame machine to make sure it is correct, looks right, but will be for sure checked
• Drivers floor replaced - Canada car, does have some rust. I already have the metal.
• Possibly A 'Cuda Rallye Hood
• Entertaining the idea of 17" front and 18x10" rear Mustang Bullitt style wheels (black of course) w/a spring relocation

Engine

• My 360 Will be going in
• .509 MP cam (already have, with new lifters)
• Stock Magnum heads
• Magnum AirGap intake
• TTI headers

[bb71challenger]

Cool. Glad you are forging ahead Mike. Gonna be an even nicer ride when you get done 

[kamstra]

You have some work ahead but it will be a worthwhile effort.  Good luck. 

FYI, The 509 cam is pretty big in a 360 with an automatic.  Big gears, high stall and manual brakes (read low vacuuum signal) can make that combo work.  I had a 509 in my 72 cuda with a 440 and it had little power below 3000-3500 rpm.

Good luck Goody!

[GoodysGotaCuda]

You have some work ahead but it will be a worthwhile effort.  Good luck. 

FYI, The 509 cam is pretty big in a 360 with an automatic.  Big gears, high stall and manual brakes (read low vacuuum signal) can make that combo work.  I had a 509 in my 72 cuda with a 440 and it had little power below 3000-3500 rpm.

Good luck Goody!

Well...i have big gears, big stall and will have manual brakes. So sounds right up my alley  , I have 3.91s witha  low gear set in the 904 and a 9 1/2" dynamic converter that footbrakes to 3,500rpm with the 318. Nothing I've bought in like the past year (performance wise) has been planned for the 318, its been planned to support a bigger motor....which, here we are. Hense why i have 3/8" fuel line head to toe with a blue pump, the s/s springs w/adj drag shocks, the converter, the gearing, alum radiator with a nice elect fan, etc, etc 


You guys just wait until i learn how to weld. I'll really start making some progress then with the floors, subframes inner fender, welding up all the holes and such under the hood. 

[bb71challenger]

Goody, how much was the shipping on the R/T Goodmark hood? 

[Jacksboys]

Sounds like a great plan.  I just hope the 904 will be able to handle the extra power from the 360.

Is your 509 cam the one with the new 114 degree lobe seperation?

[GoodysGotaCuda]

Goody, how much was the shipping on the R/T Goodmark hood? 

beats me. its not my car, i didnt pay for it. 

And I'm not tooooo worried about the 904. I have a 998 that can use a rebuild waiting if need be. 

[JS27N0B]

I'd consider tubular upper control arms as well.

[GoodysGotaCuda]

I'd consider tubular upper control arms as well.

I have free stockers off a challenger. Can I ask why (i think $300) tubular control arms come recommended?

Thanks

[JS27N0B]

The car will handle much better as you will gain more positive caster. Makes it steer much more like a modeern car. Just put a set in my Swinger, wow what a difference.

[Andrew]

Didnt you get i fiberglass 6-pack hood scoop a little while ago to go on your 'cuda?

[GoodysGotaCuda]

The car will handle much better as you will gain more positive caster. Makes it steer much more like a modeern car. Just put a set in my Swinger, wow what a difference.

Interesting, what did that set you back, and who did you get them from. And since I know 'devil' is around here thinking I'm full of taking handouts, they are off my dads challenger since he, well Chip, doesn't plan on using them. 

Didnt you get i fiberglass 6-pack hood scoop a little while ago to go on your 'cuda?

Yes there is a flat f-glass hood with a 6pack scoop on it in my garage I got at MATs. The scoop needs a lot of work to finish it and make it look right. A lot of the underbracing was removed by the previous owner...doubt ill use it.

[bb71challenger]

Hey Goody, do you think you might be able to ask your dad what amount he paid in shipping on that hood? Knowledge  is power and I could use a little bit if you know what I mean.

[vinb]

Hey Goody, before you go and buy those S/S springs, keep your springs and get a set of those Cal-Trac's they are pretty awesome if your still going to bracket race the car. S/S springs are ok, but you'll have to change the front spring hangers. Cal-Trac at least are adjustable and with a adjustable rear shock that might be the ticket..Good Luck with everything. If you need that K-member the offer is still on....Vin....

[GoodysGotaCuda]

Hey Goody, before you go and buy those S/S springs, keep your springs and get a set of those Cal-Trac's they are pretty awesome if your still going to bracket race the car. S/S springs are ok, but you'll have to change the front spring hangers. Cal-Trac at least are adjustable and with a adjustable rear shock that might be the ticket..Good Luck with everything. If you need that K-member the offer is still on....Vin....

I actually have had the s/s springs for a few months now in the car. I only paid like $115 for them shipped so it's not too bad.

thanks for the offer.