Dream'Cuda

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Offline TorOrange

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #300 on: April 18, 2009 - 07:42:16 PM »
 :burnout: Very nice `cuda you got there, and suspension looks great aswell.
« Last Edit: May 05, 2009 - 08:23:27 PM by MeanGreen`cudaMachine »
WANTED 71 cuda / barracuda project. Prefer Black but open.




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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #301 on: May 03, 2009 - 02:08:55 PM »
Guess it's time for an update.  Been really bummed... I new the rear shocs were too long.I guessed that months ago. Then I loan out my wheels and can't get them bac. Gotta' wait 3 weecs to find out i gotta' wait three weecs!!! :banghead: WTF!  It's my own fault for not going with my instincts. I expect a bunch of hassle with the front now too. Just at first. Mayby should have just gone with bags.  :screwy:      Then... one day and said screw it.   Put the turn downs in,fuel system.  FIRED IT UP !!!!!!!!!    :smokin: :woohoo:   Did that ever feel GOOOOD!!!  Ahhhh   the smell...          It is too loud I need that exhaust!!   If I had shocs I'd be out there testing.    My new cheapie fender covers...       Also got a new buffer...   played with burning off the paint line...Perfect!!     Now red primer,Then paint and buff.     I'm in the home stretch for this years "little" project.    Latr, Rob.   :wave:
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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #302 on: May 03, 2009 - 03:10:03 PM »
 :stirpot: Good luck with the suspension  :scared: and MSD's the way to go  :2thumbs:
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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #303 on: May 03, 2009 - 04:26:24 PM »
Robert what’s up with the shocks?  :clueless:
Are you using the ones from RMS?  :pullinghair:
Boy that engine bay looks sweet.  :bigsmile:
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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #304 on: May 03, 2009 - 04:30:21 PM »
Boy that engine bay looks sweet.  :bigsmile:


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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #305 on: May 03, 2009 - 05:26:11 PM »
ya  QA1   I just cant see 12" springs on an Ebody     
'73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
'69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
71' Demon
75' Duster
87' Conquest TSI
56' Plaza
Boulder CO
Robert    "cuda bob"

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #306 on: May 13, 2009 - 09:10:43 PM »
I DROVE IT !!!!!!    :woohoo:     WoW!!  Finally!!!!!!    :swaying: :bigsmile:    The coils in the rear are awsome!!!   It's  butter.   Way smoother   holy cow!!    And the rear discs aren't bedded yet   but are quite noticeably different! 20% more power.   Things are far from dialed. I'm going to a real high-end chassis shop for some lazer time. I can't get it to squat even. Mayby 1/2 "  diff.  It wasn't exact before.I found some damage on that side of the car too while in there. After some calls I found out it's not that uncommon. Due to the leafs. I figured a long time ago this would be the way to smooth high speeds.   Sure felt good to tear it up again!!!   :cooldancing:     It sounds meaner without tailpipes. But it drones so bad I'll go deaf. Sounds nascar!    Also... the insulation has helped more than I could have hoped!!!  It's atleast 10* cooler in there!!!     A few buggs to tune,But all in all....      VERY NICE!!!!!   It is faster in the turns for sure. And the stoppers do the job. The car "feels" way better.It's balanced now.         The only bad thing...   larger fuel line has = less gas mileage.   :roflsmiley:     This thing is sweeeeeeeeeeeet!!   ;D        yeah,yeah... :useless:       :icon16:
'73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
'69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
71' Demon
75' Duster
87' Conquest TSI
56' Plaza
Boulder CO
Robert    "cuda bob"

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #307 on: May 14, 2009 - 03:38:34 AM »
 :iagree: you said it best, we need :picture: 's please............. Great to hear you are so very happy with it Robert :2thumbs:
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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #308 on: May 14, 2009 - 07:08:38 AM »
That car is looking awesome. More pics and even movie clips would be nice.... :thumbsup:
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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #309 on: May 16, 2009 - 07:13:02 PM »
just some quic pics...   I'm trying a different video camera. Getting some better footage.It's tough with one other person. Can't get what I want.Should pay someone.  Been driving more...It's expensive!!  WoW!  My foot is HEAVY!!  Testing.  adjusting. over and over   up and down. Still high in bac. the whole car could go down 3" all around. But exhaust would be low.  It will do for now. New rear shocs mayby next weec. Otherwise all is pretty good. Some different noises to find. The upper shoc mounts aren't perfect.The bushings have some slop. Going to try and fix that.   Are these style rearends typically a bit noisier?    And I was sitting around the other day and decided to cut 3/4" of the rear bumper bracets out.Weld them bac up. Turned out great!!  Much better.   The paint will do for the Summer.  The ride is amazing!!  That engine bay brace has really helped too!!!  Way stiffer!!And no fender shimmy.
I'm having a total blast with this thing!!!  Thancs to you guys!!!  It's more than I could have ever imagined!!     Really... It is something!!   :grinyes:

'73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
'69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
71' Demon
75' Duster
87' Conquest TSI
56' Plaza
Boulder CO
Robert    "cuda bob"

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #310 on: May 16, 2009 - 07:52:52 PM »
Looks Nice Robert.  :drool: :drool: :drool:

So is the back 4 link worth it?

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #311 on: May 16, 2009 - 11:52:10 PM »
nothing compared to some of the rides here!!!   a nice beater  though    yeah the links are worth it! no comparison really.   now that exhaust.   thanks for all the great advice here. im in deep.   mopars on the mountain for my birthday this year!  31st. @ bandamere. mopes only.  should be fun.    you coming out for the 4th again scott?
'73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
'69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
71' Demon
75' Duster
87' Conquest TSI
56' Plaza
Boulder CO
Robert    "cuda bob"

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #312 on: May 17, 2009 - 10:22:07 AM »
Bummer for me. I'm missing mopars on the mountain this year for the first time in like 15 years, other wise I'd look you up and shoot some bull with ya. 


BTW, the car is looking great!!

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #313 on: May 18, 2009 - 01:16:03 PM »
Looks good Robert!

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #314 on: May 18, 2009 - 01:58:13 PM »
Awesome man!  Way to stick in there and get it done quickly!  Looks awesome.  Let the smokin' of STi and EVO stories begin  :popcorn:
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