Dream'Cuda

[IMNCARN82]

Still can't get pics up     Watching you guys go at it...I had to take the engine well down to the metal.Just couldn't see coming this far and not doing it right.Besides with 7-8 layers...that's too much. I found a whole big box full of sand paper at the dump!!!  FREE SANDPAPER!!!  Tons of it! Makita hook and loop!!  PERFECT! So everythings all nice and metal now Just finished up the RMS order!! The 340 had a cam bearing starting to go.So,Off to the hot tank and new cam bearings. I'm on a mission here.    You guys help soooo much!!!   Thanks. Robert.

[go-fish]

Awesome, great to see progress. It will be a fun summer driving season for you.

[IMNCARN82]

Finally some pics. Just waiting to paint the engine.Got a new Milodon oil pan,stainless bolt kit.A few more little things and I'll be ready for primer. Things will start to happen quick around here soon. I'm getting excited to get out of the prep. stage. But it's the most important. Everything's coming together in my head. I can see it.Sure am learning alot.The new suspension has me stoked,picked out brakes.May is coming!!! And tomarow is an all day affair out in the garage. 

[farmboy70]

That engine bay prep is always fun
Looks great.
Dave

[challenger470]

cool project

[IMNCARN82]

My bro is gonna' kill me I just ordered new heads/intake. :money:Eddy RPM's. Putting the 340 0ver 400 h.p. I'm hoping for 425. Bigger carb,ignition.Is all I need for the engine now. Winter has become my favorite time of the year,especially with a garage.It's almost too good to be true.I'm used to rollin' in gravel at best.  There is LOTS going on around here!      This will all be worth it come Someone wake me up! Am I dreaming?     My job is going crazy! People arn't buying homes,they are all calling me to fix up the one they got!   Mayby somebody out there would trade a new kitchen for a paint job on the 'cuda.   

[farmboy70]

Where were you with that offer three years ago  
Dave

[IMNCARN82]

 :stirpot:I like to put it this way...."If you can imagine it,we can build it."  I can do almost anything. From skylights to custom shower pans. We've done many hidden rooms,safes,ect...  Who knows Dave,I do baths,basements,anything. Check out this custom countertop with maple legs.And custom maple undercab. mouldings.

[farmboy70]

  nice work , don't let my wife see this , I'll be painting cars for you for years to come.
Dave

[IMNCARN82]

And that is nothin'.  You should see some of the stuff we do. It's as good as it gets. You know,basically there is only one quality level and speed.You do the same thing with cars Dave.  They are similar things. Kitchens/cars.  I luv playing with stuff. 

[hotrod98]

Mayby somebody out there would trade a new kitchen for a paint job on the 'cuda.   

Too bad you're not in my part of the country. I would have to take you up on that offer. The new shop is complete and the new paint booth is ready for it's first mopar. 

[IMNCARN82]

I would travel. No problem.  I'm booked into May though.   

[IMNCARN82]

The block is ready   But I got the wrong color blue.It said Chrysler(?) It's too dark. Have to spray Mon. or  Tues.  Everything is prepped and ready to go.  Gonna' be fun. Looks real good.Spent alot of time cleaning it. Can't wait to start bolting things together!!   Sure am learning alot too!  I luv the smell of fresh paint!

[hezzel]

Looks really nice  keep up the good work

[IMNCARN82]

So is this the right color for a '73 340 ?       It seems dark.     I sprayed a test...It's just like the cap.  I've done some searching with no definate answers. The info. I find says Turquoise ?  For Big blocks?


Hmmmmm....   Mayby I'm wrong.  It sure is close.   This pic might help show the color.