XV Cuda Convertible - in Super Rod and Mopar Action

Author Topic: XV Cuda Convertible - in Super Rod and Mopar Action  (Read 4002 times)

Offline DQHemi

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 172
XV Cuda Convertible - in Super Rod and Mopar Action
« on: May 15, 2008 - 01:08:08 PM »
Thought you guys might enjoy seeing a 71 Cuda Convertible we built for a customer.
 
It's got two feature articles currently out: June Super Rod and August Mopar Action.
Be sure to check out the articles to see more of the car and get more details on it.

We also had the car on display at Barrett Jackson in Palm Beach in March where it was a huge hit.
 
Below are some pics of the car and it's specs:
 

 
 
Fully worked XV 6.1 HEMI making 600 HP
XV Level II Suspension Front and Rear
XV Chassis Stiffening System with converttible upgrade
XV Level II Brakes 14"/6-Piston & 13"/2-Piston 2-Piece Rotors w/ Billet Hats and Hydroboost
XV Equal Length 304 Stainless Headers
XV 3" 304 Stainless Exhaust 5-Speed Manual Transmission w/ Hydraulic Clutch Billet Aluminum Wheels (18 X 9.5 - 18 X 10.0)
BFG KDW Ultra High Performance Tires (375/35-18 - 295/35-18)
Functional Shaker Hood XV Billet Hood Hinges
Real Wool Carpet
XV Leather Interior (Dash pad, door panels, kick panles, etc.)
XV Upholstered Recaro Seats (Power and Heated)
XV Tilt Column XV Instrumentation w/200 MPH Speedo and Integral Warning Lights
Air Conditioning, Power Windows, Door Locks and Decklid Keyless Entry
Alarm w/ Remote Status
Alpine Stereo w/ Amps, i-Pod Interface, Sirius
XV EFI Fuel System
Fully Finished and Carpeted Trunk
Remote Front and Rear Radar Detection w/ in Dash LED Indicators
Laser Diffuser
and more...



 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
John Buscema
XV Motorsports
www.xvmotorsports.com




Offline HemiOrange70

  • Resident
  • *****
  • Posts: 2062
Re: XV Cuda Convertible - in Super Rod and Mopar Action
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2008 - 01:12:23 PM »
I saw the article in the magazine, very nice. Tasefully done. If you take buttons and IOU's, I'll have you build me one....or three for that matter.  :bigsmile:

Offline thedodgeboys

  • Resident
  • *****
  • Posts: 3633
  • ''Normal’s Overrated''
    • THE DODGE BOYS
Re: XV Cuda Convertible - in Super Rod and Mopar Action
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2008 - 06:05:43 PM »
Nice NiceNICE

John, What is the XV Chassis Stiffening System with converttible upgrade?

When can I buy the hood hinges?
Go Fast & Have Fun...
70 6.1 HEMI 6-speed Drop Top...

Offline Carlwalski

  • C-C.com Expert
  • ********
  • Posts: 20672
Re: XV Cuda Convertible - in Super Rod and Mopar Action
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2008 - 06:07:42 PM »

When can I buy the hood hinges?



x 2 They look solid, anything that can keep these big hoods up better than factory is awesome. :2thumbs:


I'll powder coat mine black. :cheers:
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
White, License Plate, 0A-5599
540ci Aluminium Hemi, F.A.S.T EFI
TF-727 Gear Vendor OD, Dana 60

Offline bb71challenger

  • Sr. Resident
  • ******
  • Posts: 6549
Re: XV Cuda Convertible - in Super Rod and Mopar Action
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2008 - 11:19:25 PM »
Getting pretty close to automotive nirvana there  :bananasmi
1971 Challenger (OO==== ====OO) getting close!
1970 Challenger (OO########OO) long ways off
*Brett*

Offline gkring

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 825
Re: XV Cuda Convertible - in Super Rod and Mopar Action
« Reply #5 on: May 16, 2008 - 12:37:54 AM »
What is the XV Chassis Stiffening System with converttible upgrade?

When can I buy the hood hinges?


They would not sell me the convertible stiffening upgrade, it is only available for their built cars. I can't even tell from these pics or the ones of their blue car what the upgrade is over their regular kit. I'd liek to see how much the hinges are as well. The other nonMopar ones I have seen of that style go for $600 and up from other vendors.
Greg
1970 Challenger convertible-in process
1970 Barracuda driver

Offline Carlwalski

  • C-C.com Expert
  • ********
  • Posts: 20672
Re: XV Cuda Convertible - in Super Rod and Mopar Action
« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2008 - 03:18:30 AM »

The other nonMopar ones I have seen of that style go for $600 and up from other vendors.


I haven't seen any other vendors selling aftermarket hinges for E-Bods.
Care to share who they are, I maybe interested depending on their design and look.


Thanks. :cheers:
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
White, License Plate, 0A-5599
540ci Aluminium Hemi, F.A.S.T EFI
TF-727 Gear Vendor OD, Dana 60

Offline gkring

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 825
Re: XV Cuda Convertible - in Super Rod and Mopar Action
« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2008 - 01:11:15 PM »
I haven't seen any other vendors selling aftermarket hinges for E-Bods.
Care to share who they are, I maybe interested depending on their design and look.


Thanks. :cheers:

the big one out there is www.ringbrothers.com, but as I stated they only list nonMopar applications right now. I think it is them and one other company making these types of hinges.
Greg
1970 Challenger convertible-in process
1970 Barracuda driver

Offline Carlwalski

  • C-C.com Expert
  • ********
  • Posts: 20672
Re: XV Cuda Convertible - in Super Rod and Mopar Action
« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2008 - 01:33:57 PM »



Doh! My bad brother, brain fart and just dumb, I totally over-read that you put "non" Mopar hinges. Shucks, I even quoted it too LOL.......no excuses it's my fault but it's partly due to the being up 30 hours straight, consistently.  :crying:
1970 Dodge Challenger R/T
White, License Plate, 0A-5599
540ci Aluminium Hemi, F.A.S.T EFI
TF-727 Gear Vendor OD, Dana 60

Offline jvike

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 754
  • Pro-Touring Cuda
Re: XV Cuda Convertible - in Super Rod and Mopar Action
« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2008 - 02:24:06 PM »
Go to sleep man!
I really like the black anodized hinges, I think it's Ring Brother who have them..

Realy dig this XV creation also.  :drool:
Member of The Rapid Transit System

Offline ChallengerGary

  • Resident
  • *****
  • Posts: 3040
    • Challenger Gary
Re: XV Cuda Convertible - in Super Rod and Mopar Action
« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2008 - 02:24:28 PM »
Great article in Mopar Action.  I just picked it up the other day and that was the first article I read.  Awesome car - Great Work!
2006 Dodge Ram 1500 Mega Cab 5.7 Hemi

1972 Dodge Demon - "new" project

AND TOO MANY OTHER MOPARS THROUGH MY HANDS TO COUNT

Offline IMNCARN82

  • Resident
  • *****
  • Posts: 3547
  • LeDZeP
Re: XV Cuda Convertible - in Super Rod and Mopar Action
« Reply #11 on: May 17, 2008 - 12:58:21 AM »
 :bigsmile:    That thing is stunning!!  I could drive that!! :grinyes:

 Anybody have any info. on those hinges? I'd like some too. XV was considering cages as well.  They make really nice stuff.
'73 340 5 speed,RMS,BAER,... "Supercuda" (O[   ]||||[   ]O)  
'69 Dodge Charger 383,Auto                  (OiiiiiiiiiiIiiiiiiiiiiO)
13' Challenger R/T BlacktoP  6spd. (OO________OO)
71' Demon
75' Duster
87' Conquest TSI
56' Plaza
Boulder CO
Robert    "cuda bob"

Offline wunderless

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 191
  • But existing is basically all I do!
Re: XV Cuda Convertible - in Super Rod and Mopar Action
« Reply #12 on: May 17, 2008 - 08:51:29 AM »
Wow.  Nice.
I'm sure it's just the picture but the camber on the front wheel in the first pic, looks awkward. 
But man, I bet that thing drives nice...
But existing is basically all I do!