dutch 1970 cuda

News:

  • Home
  • Help
  • Chat
  • Login
  • Register

    • « previous next »
    Pages: 1 ... 23 24 [25] 26 27 ... 43

    Author Topic: dutch 1970 cuda  (Read 162223 times)

    Offline EB3-GranCoupe

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1435
    • BP23 U0B
    Re: dutch 1970 cuda
    « Reply #360 on: April 10, 2011 - 03:22:18 PM »
    I found a third party headliner made out of fiberglass, for my overhead console.  metal might be a better way to go.  once the fiberglass was formed, it doesn't like to bend.  that made it a bit difficult for installation.  if you get the process down and wanted to go in business, i am sure there would be a lot of customers!!
    Logged


    Offline dutch

    • Sr. Resident
    • ******
    • Posts: 6944
    Re: dutch 1970 cuda
    « Reply #361 on: April 10, 2011 - 04:47:49 PM »
    Quote from: EB3-GranCoupe on April 10, 2011 - 03:22:18 PM
    I found a third party headliner made out of fiberglass, for my overhead console.  metal might be a better way to go.  once the fiberglass was formed, it doesn't like to bend.  that made it a bit difficult for installation.  if you get the process down and wanted to go in business, i am sure there would be a lot of customers!!

    why did you need it to bend?  Bad fit?   Once the aluminum is wheeled ,it will be pretty ridgid as well...
    Logged
    *** Bart ***

    Offline EB3-GranCoupe

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1435
    • BP23 U0B
    Re: dutch 1970 cuda
    « Reply #362 on: April 11, 2011 - 12:34:47 PM »
    Quote
    why did you need it to bend?  Bad fit?
    Yes, It was pre-formed from a home-made mold.  i think the tolerances got way out of line.  It wasn't much, maybe a 1/4 inch each side (6 mm), but it wanted to spring back.  it had to be somewhat permanently attached to the roof rails.  the original formed 'peg' board material was much more flexible.  but fragile too.  there wasn't much left of mine.  It was the only thing i could find.  it worked out, and i am not terribly dispelased.  It looks just like the original with the fabric covering it. and the console.  i just hope i NEVER have to remove it!!  :stomp:
    Logged

    Offline dutch

    • Sr. Resident
    • ******
    • Posts: 6944
    Re: dutch 1970 cuda
    « Reply #363 on: April 11, 2011 - 01:39:24 PM »
    ok, thanks for the info.    :2thumbs:
    Logged
    *** Bart ***

    Offline 'Cuda Hunter

    • Sr. Resident
    • ******
    • Posts: 9102
    • Tastes Like Chicken
    Re: dutch 1970 cuda
    « Reply #364 on: April 11, 2011 - 09:33:02 PM »
    An aluminum headliner would be awesome!!

    I would have a hard time painting it.  Would look great polished. 
    Logged
    "All riches begin as a state of mind and you have complete control of your mind"  -- B. Lee

    Offline Belgium Cuda

    • Full Member
    • ***
    • Posts: 794
    • Living in Belgium but beeing Swedish
    Re: dutch 1970 cuda
    « Reply #365 on: April 15, 2011 - 04:06:22 PM »
    It's impressing to see your competence in metalwork. :2thumbs:

    Per
    Logged
    1970 Challenger Convertible - to become a Hemi tribute
    1968 Charger R/T 500 cui stroker

    Offline dutch

    • Sr. Resident
    • ******
    • Posts: 6944
    Re: dutch 1970 cuda
    « Reply #366 on: June 01, 2011 - 02:45:15 PM »
    Do wheels change looks or what...  :jumping:   finally found some steel wheels a few weeks ago.  15x7 up front and I had the rear wheels widened to 15x9.  Since I have a B-body rear I could use something wider in the back.  As long as the car isn`t ready to roll, I`ll leave the old tires on. These are 235-60 and 255-60.  The new ones will be 235-60 and  265 or 275-60.
    I won some nice dogdishes on ebay with the "plymouth division" inscripsion... can`t wait to put them on... still somewhere between the states and here...  :popcorn:
    Stripes will be the `70 strobes in silver  :bigshades: :bigshades: :bigshades:





    Logged
    *** Bart ***

    Offline Street_Challenged73

    • Sr. Resident
    • ******
    • Posts: 8826
    • '73 FC-7 Challenger..Member since October 20, 2002
      • My '73 Challenger Restoration Page
    Re: dutch 1970 cuda
    « Reply #367 on: June 01, 2011 - 02:59:46 PM »
    Those look great!! :cheers: :grinyes:
    Logged
    1973 Dodge Challenger......................The ongoing project. (00/----\00)
    1991 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin-Turbo....The sunny day cruiser (RTBoost)
    1990 Toyota Celica GT Liftback...........The new daily & winter driver.
    All-American Muscle: 'Cudas and Challengers...Still the Elite and always will be.

                                                                                                 
                     
    Street_Challenged73 from Wisconsin

    Offline NoMope Greg

    • Resident
    • *****
    • Posts: 3166
    Re: dutch 1970 cuda
    « Reply #368 on: June 01, 2011 - 03:09:02 PM »
    Getting closer... :drool:
    Logged
    Greg
    2003 Ford Escape XLS
    Currently Mopar-less :(

    Offline sadil340

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1562
    Re: dutch 1970 cuda
    « Reply #369 on: June 01, 2011 - 04:30:03 PM »
    Lookin mean!

     :stirpot:
    Logged
    1970 Cuda 340 4-speed
    3:55 SureGrip
    Owned since 1974
    Bought from original owner

    Offline brads70

    • C-C.com Expert
    • ********
    • Posts: 18747
    Re: dutch 1970 cuda
    « Reply #370 on: June 01, 2011 - 05:46:03 PM »
     :wow:  That paint looks just stunning in the sunlight!  :woohoo:  What a beautiful car and job you have done! Congrats man!  :clapping: :woo:  You'll be driving that monster this summer maybe?
    Logged
    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

    Offline Slotts

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1893
    Re: dutch 1970 cuda
    « Reply #371 on: June 01, 2011 - 06:59:15 PM »
     :wow:  It looks awesome, Bart! Just awesome!

    Slotts
    Logged

    Offline EB3-GranCoupe

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1435
    • BP23 U0B
    Re: dutch 1970 cuda
    « Reply #372 on: June 01, 2011 - 08:38:54 PM »
    a mean looking ride!  :worshippy
    Logged

    Offline dutch

    • Sr. Resident
    • ******
    • Posts: 6944
    Re: dutch 1970 cuda
    « Reply #373 on: June 02, 2011 - 02:58:56 AM »
    thx  :thumbsup:   I like the looks and stance very much... always wanted to lower the car but that won`t happen   :grinno:

    well Brad.... I wish  :walkaway:    won`t be roaming the streets before next year... unless I win the lotery that is   :money:  :bigsmile:  but when I do, I`ll show the neighbourhood what smoke looks like.... got some left over rubber  hèhèhè  :burnout: :burnout: :burnout:
    Logged
    *** Bart ***

    Offline RB2929

    • Full Member
    • ***
    • Posts: 868
    Re: dutch 1970 cuda
    « Reply #374 on: June 02, 2011 - 07:49:07 AM »
    Bart-
    Looking damn good! The color comes across very nice, matching the wheels is a very nice touch.  I like the width of your rear tires, very muscle looking, they way it should look.  And, lowering the car?  I like the stance the way it is.

    What’s next on the checklist?
    Will you be adding a passenger side door mirror?
    And, will you add a wing to the trunk? (I like wings)

    Take care,
    Ron
    Logged
    Pages: 1 ... 23 24 [25] 26 27 ... 43
    « previous next »