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Re: dutch 1970 cuda
« Reply #435 on: December 16, 2011 - 10:45:12 AM »
that cloth-like tape is great stuff.  tough as he11 and looks good too. At first it feels like it will come right off again, but after a while it sorta melts together.  There are several automotive shop in my area, but there was only 1 that sells it...  :clueless: 
Brad, I plan on driving next summer for sure.... when funds allow that is.... looks like it might happen  :2thumbs: :burnout:
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Re: dutch 1970 cuda
« Reply #436 on: December 16, 2011 - 08:48:42 PM »
Very clean!!  Keep up the good work!   :2thumbs:
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: dutch 1970 cuda
« Reply #437 on: December 16, 2011 - 10:27:33 PM »
 Really like that color , looks like candy.  :droolingbounce:

 That must be some kinda friction tape hybrid your working with. Forgot the name but I found one similar while doing a wiring job that actually shrink wraps.   

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Re: dutch 1970 cuda
« Reply #438 on: January 08, 2012 - 08:50:36 PM »
Fantastic progress Bart!!! I just caught up with this thread and your car is looking awesome!! Gives me extra motivation to get off my ass and get busy on mine.   :woo:
1971 Challenger (OO==== ====OO) getting close!
1970 Challenger (OO########OO) long ways off
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Re: dutch 1970 cuda
« Reply #439 on: January 08, 2012 - 10:29:07 PM »
when you get the metering valve installed, and brake fluid in the lines, don't be surprised if it drips some brake fluid.  mind did that until i had about 50 miles on it.  after sitting on the shelf for a while, they can be a little sticky!

you car is looking great!!!! :clapping:

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« Reply #440 on: April 05, 2012 - 01:54:16 PM »

still got to torque down the intake and rebuild the carb...
but,  how do you like my 440....   :bigshades:

 


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Re: dutch 1970 cuda
« Reply #441 on: April 05, 2012 - 02:36:48 PM »
Most people would have gone with orange.  I like the blue!

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« Reply #442 on: April 05, 2012 - 04:36:22 PM »
 :cooldancing: Heck yeah! Looks great!  :cheers:
Mike    Yakima, Washington

Resto Thread:  http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=66668.0

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« Reply #443 on: April 05, 2012 - 04:54:55 PM »
Bart-
Looking good  :thumbsup:
I luike power sterring fluid cooler.  Did it come with the engine?
Ron  :cheers:

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« Reply #444 on: April 05, 2012 - 05:17:32 PM »
Most people would have gone with orange.  I like the blue!

the color actually looks more blue in the pics.  It s called Chrysler green, kinda turquoise.  I didn`t think orange would make a nice combo with the exterior.

I luike power sterring fluid cooler.  Did it come with the engine?

yea it did.  I think they may have used a 1970 440-6  B-body donor for this cuda.  Engine internals, cast manifolds, the cooler partnumber is for a 440-6 B. and it came with a B-body dana too.  btw... could that theory be verified by the vin# on the block?

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« Reply #445 on: April 05, 2012 - 06:29:13 PM »
Is there any letters with the vin number?

That turquoise looks great.  Much better match for the car than orange.
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Re: dutch 1970 cuda
« Reply #446 on: April 05, 2012 - 06:33:39 PM »
Looks nice.  Are you going to paint the intake to match?  What are you running for an air cleaner? Chrome? Orange? :)

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« Reply #447 on: April 05, 2012 - 07:59:21 PM »
Hey Bart,

It does look real nice. I like the Mopar sticker on the toolbox, too.  ;)

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« Reply #448 on: April 06, 2012 - 01:10:32 AM »
That looks good. It's the same color as my father-in-law's 383 in his 68 Roadrunner.

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« Reply #449 on: April 06, 2012 - 01:38:02 AM »
Hey Bart,

It does look real nice. I like the Mopar sticker on the toolbox, too.  ;)

Slotts

Love the engine.  I was going to say I like your tool wall - nice design with the wrenches.   :wave:
Greg
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Currently Mopar-less :(