dutch 1970 cuda

[Jamiez]

Where the speedo attaches:



There is an oil seal between the pinion shaft and the housing that prevents leaks.  The O ring prevents the whole adapter from leaking.  I bought the seal set really cheap off ebay (<$10).

[dutch]

thank you!

[Jamiez]

Price seems to have gone up since I bought them, but here is an eBay listing for the seals:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mopar-SPEEDO-Seals-Torqueflite-727-904-A833-Manual-Transmissions-1966-1976-/221197060947?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item33805f4b53&vxp=mtr

[ragtopdodge]

Go with electric fans.

Maybe do the Mercedes mod?

http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=0&Board=Deals&Number=6953270&page=0&fpart=all

[dodj]

Go with electric fans.

Not a fan of electric fans  But if you decide to go that way, a few members went with the HHR fan

I prefer the high volume mopar clutch fan.

[ShelbyDogg]

for my 440, I use a 3 core 26" radiator, stock type clutch 7 bladed fan with a stock fan shroud.  I  also use a 195 degree thermostat for my fuel injection.  I can sit idling for hours on a 95 degree day and the temp never goes above 212. Car has A/C too.

[mojavered]

440 stroked street car, 26" 3 core radiator, 6 blade fan, 180 thermostat.  Even when 90+ degrees, stays right around 180 without problem.

[ArcticCuda]

Hi Dutch! Your Cuda looks stunning! That strobo stripe looks damn good.

[bb71challenger]

your car is looking sweet Dutch!!! glad you have it out enjoying it. you will work through the minor bugs soon enough and have a car unlike any other!

[dutch]

thanks guys 

[IMNCARN82]

the strobes are simply badass on that color with the wheels. M46  that thing is HoT! seriously...   I bet time stands still if you drive that thing around...   it's very unique and i totally dig it.     So many freakn cool cars around here!  Post up more pix anytime.      R/T   

[hemiken]

Hey Dutch,

I just checked out your list of things to do and the first one is cooling ? How cool do you feel cruising down the road now, i would not think it could get much cooler than that old mate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How is the carburetor coping with the engine, did the jet size work out ?

Kenny.

PS: Car looks amazing

[dutch]

hey Kenny    it`s running super cool now buddy   

still got a bit of fine tuning to do. readjusted the carb this afternoon. It dieseled for a second after shutting down. Didnt have that happen before...     Seems to run smoother and better response now... didn`t cough anymore after that, so I hope it beeing a tad rich was the problem. Plugs looked just fine though....oh well, time will tell. 

[hemiken]

HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS WINS

  i might start calling you the Flying Dutchman !

[dutch]

been a while...  roads are full of salt already so it`s time to get some stuff sorted.  First of the winter works:  new dash cluster.   I built one a while back, but never really liked it. I installed a smaller steering wheel which resulted in hard reading some of the gauges, so out it came.  Initial plan was to use some color but it`s so hard to find a color for the interior to match the bodycolor ,so it became black after all. 
I used black vinyl and a foam-backed suede for the centre part.  Took a little time to hammer the stainless  to where I wanted it to sit, but it`s there.
Next are the lower portions.