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Offline brads70

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #780 on: October 07, 2016 - 07:30:55 AM »
:wow:
I've enjoyed following this amazing build so much that it almost makes me sad that it is finished.  :sadwavey: You really nailed it!  :2thumbs:
Thanks for the ride.  :clapping:  :cheers:  :worshippy

At least I can still go back and start over from the beginning. Like a good book, you can always pick up something you missed the first or second time through.

 :iagree:  well said!  :clapping: :2thumbs:
Brad
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Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #781 on: October 12, 2016 - 08:32:29 PM »
Robert
Glad you're driving it!  That is one beautiful ride. The fit and finish is top notch pro shop level. . You want to do a challenger? I probably couldn't afford it!!! 😀

Great job.

Wes

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #782 on: October 13, 2016 - 07:58:55 AM »
you sir have some talent right there. The previous owner of my car took 170+ pics of the rotisserie resto he did, and then gave them to me on a jump drive.  I setup a snapfish account and created a hard cover book for shows...better than the old school photo album. just something to think about doing when she's asleep for the winter.
:wow:
I've enjoyed following this amazing build so much that it almost makes me sad that it is finished.  :sadwavey: You really nailed it!  :2thumbs:
Thanks for the ride.  :clapping:  :cheers:  :worshippy

At least I can still go back and start over from the beginning. Like a good book, you can always pick up something you missed the first or second time through.

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #783 on: October 14, 2016 - 10:35:56 AM »
enjoy!  man, you deserve it!    second to none  :bigshades:
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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #784 on: October 14, 2016 - 10:49:38 AM »
I was fortunate enough to meet up with Robert at the Golden Cruise a couple weeks ago. Besides being a great guy, his car is even more amazing in person and was clearly a crowd favorite. 





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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #785 on: October 14, 2016 - 10:59:59 AM »
Awesome Ride!
1970 Cuda 340 4-speed - now stroked to 416ci (SOLD)
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Offline brads70

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #786 on: October 14, 2016 - 06:08:42 PM »
Wish I could hear what that exhaust sounds like.  :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

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #787 on: October 15, 2016 - 10:10:39 AM »
What kind of a setup do you have for the exhaust doors? What actuators did you use? Fantastic job on the whole car.

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #788 on: October 16, 2016 - 11:23:23 AM »
Outstanding ride/job!  :2thumbs: Well Done!  :ylsuper: :bananasmi
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
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"usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #789 on: October 16, 2016 - 08:28:57 PM »
are those black widow mufflers you're running? if so...sound byte please

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #790 on: October 16, 2016 - 10:35:37 PM »
THANK YOU!!!
Means a lot to me.  Come a long way together here,  Couldn't do it without you guys.

No they are spin-tech muffs. 3" oval X.  Sound like flow40's kinda.  I'll get some vid.  No doors (?)  Need to strap a go-pro on her and take you all for a little ride up in the canyons here!!  It's awesome!!   Love being up there again!!!  Been driving a lot. Everywhere. All day today.   I wash the windshield more than anything.  Quite the thrill to drive!!    Can't get enough.    :burnout:

Really proud of the bodywork/paint. It came out good. All that time in the trenches really paid off.  To do it all myself has been a great accomplishment personally.

Trying to source billet sway bar mounts.  Keep busting the originals. 

Thanks for all the memories!   :wave:       Lot's more plans for this car tho.  I'll be around. 

R/T
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'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"

Offline brads70

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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

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #792 on: October 16, 2016 - 10:58:03 PM »
Hey Brad,  Yea been looking at those.  Appears they are back in stock,I don't like summit much.  But will probably go that route.  :2thumbs: ThanX!   


found em on Ebunk.  On the way!
« Last Edit: October 16, 2016 - 11:22:21 PM by IMNCARN82 »
'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 #793 on: October 19, 2016 - 06:19:51 AM »
WOW!!!!  that turned out AMAZING!!!!  I needed a little motivation to get back on mine... :burnout:

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Re: Dream'Cuda
« Reply #794 on: October 27, 2016 - 11:49:14 PM »
thanX!!!!    yea you guys motivate me too!  more than you might know.  it is amazing!  truly thrilling to drive!   been cruising around a lot.  love the new pistol grip!  it fits my hand like a real gun.  put some nice mesh across the whole front grille area to keep debris out. it darkens up the radiator and makes it look more uniform.  "billet" sway bar mounts are on.  they are like plastic metal   weird.  very lightweight.  see if they last.   thinking on some small halo/running lights on the tips of the front frames.      always something.     

keep up the great work out there everybody!!!!   :wave:
'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"