Cuda comes home with new paint

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Offline Husker Cuda

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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #210 on: August 04, 2008 - 10:40:18 PM »
Check's in the mail, Dave!   :misbehaving: :roflsmiley: 

thedodgeboys, I called a buddy of mine told him since I was out of town he would have to go pickup my Cuda and take it home.  I had to twist his arm but not too much.  Told him to take it easy on her or he would be turned the other direction and not know what happened!   :burnout:  Will try to get some pictures when I get home this weekend with the glass installed.

Mike
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #211 on: August 09, 2008 - 10:21:34 PM »
Ok, I am getting closer.  I got the windshield & rear glass installed.  I also ordered 15x8 & 15x7 roadwheels and had P275-60-15 & P215-65-15 BFG's installed on them.  I got them mounted today and took a few pictures.  I know I still have the chrome piece across the trunk to install and work more on getting the front clip all lined up but I'm getting closer.  The larger tires on the rear make it look much better and should help hold it to the road.   :burnout:

Mike
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #212 on: August 09, 2008 - 10:22:51 PM »
a few more.   :cheers:
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #213 on: August 09, 2008 - 10:36:39 PM »
Hi Husky,

Cuda looks incredible old mate.......... :drool:  But i do not think that those rear tires are big enough to tame that beast under the hood :burnout: :smilielol: :2thumbs:
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #214 on: August 09, 2008 - 10:45:06 PM »
That looks amazing. You've done a helluva job. :2thumbs:
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #215 on: August 10, 2008 - 06:57:13 AM »

thedodgeboys, I called a buddy of mine told him since I was out of town he would have to go pickup my Cuda and take it home.  I had to twist his arm but not too much. 

Mike

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Sorry I was out of town  :roflsmiley:


Your car looks sweet...

   :iagree: I think you need much larger tires ...    :burnout:   Maybe some drag radials would help?
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #216 on: August 11, 2008 - 09:49:45 PM »
Thanks for all the comments guys!  I took the wife & daughter for a ride yesterday.  They thought it was great until I pushed on the gas going about 15 mph in 2nd and the rears went up in smoke!  My daughter was not happy!  She made me promise not to do it again!   :stomp:  But accidently bumped the throttle once more just for fun on the way home.  This thing is a blast to drive!  Need to get the front end aligned but otherwise it's about complete.  Now if I can just find someone that wants to sell a M code 69 1/2 Roadrunner for around $5k!  I think I better look for a building first as I am out of room.

Mike
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #217 on: August 14, 2008 - 10:12:38 PM »
GO BIG RED!!!  :ylsuper:  Man that is a great looking car!  It has got to be such a thrill to finally take it for a drive. 

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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #218 on: November 22, 2008 - 11:15:45 AM »
Here is the Cuda's new home for the winter.  Had to do something so I could get my truck inside for the winter months.  I hate scraping ice!   :stomp:  Anyway I bought this Direct lift Pro-park 8 4 post.  It works great and will make working on the underside of my cars much more bearable.  Now I can see if I can find out why my clutch wants to slip under load, could be the 600 ft lbs of torque?

Mike
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #219 on: November 22, 2008 - 11:34:08 AM »
What can I say? Your Cuda is awesome!
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #220 on: November 22, 2008 - 01:52:08 PM »
 :iagree: :wow:
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #221 on: November 22, 2008 - 02:05:41 PM »
Nice to see the right car on top.   :smilielol: :2thumbs:
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #222 on: November 24, 2008 - 09:12:40 AM »
Congrats on the completion!! grats idea on the lift, how high is the ceiling in the garage?
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #223 on: November 24, 2008 - 09:32:51 AM »
GREAT JOB !!!!!!!!   :bigsmile:    :clapping: :woo:       LOOKS AWSOME!!!!!!!!!!          schweeeeeeeeeet! :ylsuper:
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #224 on: November 24, 2008 - 11:51:58 AM »
Congrats on the completion!! grats idea on the lift, how high is the ceiling in the garage?

exvolocity, the ceiling is around 10'6" high.  I can raise the lift to the top lock and still have around 4" of clearance on the top car and have plenty of room for the bottom car. 

Mike
1974 'Cuda 512 stroker 650HP Indy heads, Hemi 4 speed, pistol grip - restored to new.
1970 GTX 440/727 Y4 Gold w/ black interior
1969 Camaro SS 396 4-speed X22
1970 Chevelle SS 396 - 375HP M22 4 speed