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Offline 6packCuda

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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #225 on: November 24, 2008 - 06:38:30 PM »
Your car looks great up there. Nice TransAm too.
Dave




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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #226 on: November 24, 2008 - 07:42:13 PM »
Thanks 6pack, How about we trade my T/A for that old black thing that you drive?   :bigsmile:
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #227 on: November 24, 2008 - 07:46:56 PM »
I don't think so. I'm kinda attached to that ol' Black thing. :smilielol:
Dave

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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #228 on: November 24, 2008 - 09:46:45 PM »
Cuda looks Great! I dig the lift too. Our last home had high ceilings but not this one. I'd love to do it but I can't  :crying:

Dig the T/A too!  :thumbsup:

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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #229 on: November 24, 2008 - 10:18:58 PM »
Thanks jrwoodjoe.  Can't you put a lift kit on your garage?   :roflsmiley:  Just kidding. 
Here is a picture of my new cover I got for the Cuda.  This is one nice cover, a little pricey (around $275) but 10 X better than the other 2 I have bought.  Soft as a baby's but on the inside.  Also threw in a pic of my other brand X toy, 69 Camaro SS 396 4 speed.

Mike
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1970 GTX 440/727 Y4 Gold w/ black interior
1969 Camaro SS 396 4-speed X22
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #230 on: November 24, 2008 - 10:31:34 PM »
Nice 1st gen Camaro.  :bigsmile:  Is it a L78 Car?  :grinyes:
Andy
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #231 on: November 24, 2008 - 11:10:54 PM »
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

Thanks Mike, I'd have to go and check my ceiling height, I need to start figuring out how to bring another car home from my shop and be able to park 3 cars in 2 car garage

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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #232 on: November 25, 2008 - 08:33:01 AM »
Nice 1st gen Camaro.  :bigsmile:  Is it a L78 Car?  :grinyes:

No (I wish) but it's a L34 350HP 396 which is pretty rare as well.  X22 coded car which is SS 396 with style trim (chrome wheel opening trim etc.)  The Camaro runs pretty good but after driving the 'Cuda the Camaro feels more like a VW!
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #233 on: November 25, 2008 - 08:36:42 AM »
Thanks jrwoodjoe.  Can't you put a lift kit on your garage?   :roflsmiley:  Just kidding.

Maybe I should have said I don't want to do it instead of Can't.

Oh...I could do it alright. But the first time I lift the top car, the bonus room above the garage would get redecorated in a way that my wife may not enjoy. But come to think of it...a car themed bonus room would be cool.  :bigsmile:

Nice Camaro Too, BTW.  :thumbsup:

Joe


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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #234 on: November 25, 2008 - 08:45:42 AM »
 :wow:

Your car(s) look fantastic.  Great job!
Brooks

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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #235 on: November 25, 2008 - 08:44:06 PM »
No (I wish) but it's a L34 350HP 396 which is pretty rare as well.  X22 coded car which is SS 396 with style trim (chrome wheel opening trim etc.)  The Camaro runs pretty good but after driving the 'Cuda the Camaro feels more like a VW!

Is the 396 #s matching?  You could always put it on a stand and go with an L88.  :grinyes:  Got to love a high rpm 427 :naughty:
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Andy
1967 Camaro SS: 406 sbc 505 hp/506 ft lbs|4 speed|Posi|3.73s
1969 C/10  350|Turbo 350
1969 Dodge D300 318|4 speed|Dana|4.88s
1972Nova: 350|Turbo 350
1974 'Cuda: 340|4 speed|Dana 60|4.10s|posi
1999 Camaro SS: Auto|Longtube Headers|True Duals|TT2s
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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #236 on: November 26, 2008 - 11:56:55 AM »
Is the 396 #s matching?  You could always put it on a stand and go with an L88.  :grinyes:  Got to love a high rpm 427 :naughty:

Nope, it got gernaded early in it's life.  I have got to be friends with the guy that owned it from 73 to 2001 and he said it had a replacement engine in her when he got it in 73.  Tranny & rear are original to the car, so yes I could put a L88 in her or a nice 572!  Then it might have a chance against the 'Cuda.

Mike
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1970 GTX 440/727 Y4 Gold w/ black interior
1969 Camaro SS 396 4-speed X22
1970 Chevelle SS 396 - 375HP M22 4 speed

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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #237 on: January 05, 2009 - 12:13:46 PM »
Here is a new picture.  I had some time yesterday and got the wheel well chrome trim installed along with the rocker chrome!  I think it looks much better with a little more bling on it.  I know the pictures would be better outside but damn its cold out there!  It's supposed to get to 29 today for a high here in Nebraska so I think I'll put the blanket back over her and let her sleep until spring.

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

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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #238 on: January 05, 2009 - 12:20:06 PM »
Looks great Husker.
Dave

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Re: Cuda comes home with new paint
« Reply #239 on: January 05, 2009 - 12:29:25 PM »
Looks great for sure.  Thanks for sharing gives me hope for mine also. 
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