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    Offline aarlucas

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    Newbie from Florida checking in
    « on: August 24, 2008 - 03:07:13 PM »
    Hi,
     I meet one of your members (Fantum) last night at the Old Town Cruise in Kissimmee.  He told me about your web site.  So I came by and joined.

     I have owned three cudas.  The current one is a 1970 440-6 car and it is Panther Pink, picture is attached.  I also own an all originial 1970 AA/FC (Top Fuel Funny Car) which I am restoring. It has a blown 426 hemi and has a 1975 Monza body on it.  I am also a crew member on a competitive TA/FC http://www.ghostriderc5.com/photo6_1.html.  I have been ASE certified as a Master Engine Machinist as well. I retired from the US Coast Guard after 27 years of service too.

    Later,
    Rick
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    1970 Goins and Goins AA/FC, blown 426 hemi 2 spd lenco (under restoration)
    2005 Dodge Ram 3500 DRW DSL 6 spd
    2007 Chrysler 300 SRT8


    Offline RDF

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    Re: Newby from Florida checking in
    « Reply #1 on: August 24, 2008 - 03:09:41 PM »
    Welcome Rick  :wave:.....nice ride....I live in Orlando and was supposed to be at that show last night but I had to watch my 3 kids while my wife had to work......welcome aboard and I'm sure we'll meet sometime.... :2thumbs:
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    Offline NoMope Greg

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    Re: Newby from Florida checking in
    « Reply #2 on: August 24, 2008 - 03:19:14 PM »
    Welcome to the site.  It's great to have another expert to add to our stockpile of knowledge.  Nice looking Cuda.  Any more photos?

    Even if it's got a Chevy body on it, we'd love to see some pics of your Funny Car.
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: Newbie from Florida checking in
    « Reply #3 on: August 24, 2008 - 03:22:43 PM »
    Welcome to the board! We're down in the Sanford/Lake Mary area with a Cuda and a Challenger
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    Offline aarlucas

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    Re: Newbie from Florida checking in
    « Reply #4 on: August 24, 2008 - 03:24:05 PM »
    Here's is pictures for the funny car I own.
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    1970 Goins and Goins AA/FC, blown 426 hemi 2 spd lenco (under restoration)
    2005 Dodge Ram 3500 DRW DSL 6 spd
    2007 Chrysler 300 SRT8

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    Re: Newbie from Florida checking in
    « Reply #5 on: August 24, 2008 - 03:24:37 PM »
    welcome to the site. I am stationed at Tyndall AFB in Panama City FL, currently in Qatar. Beautiful Cuda.

    Thank you for your 27 years.   :wavingflag:
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    Offline 70340e

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    Re: Newbie from Florida checking in
    « Reply #6 on: August 24, 2008 - 04:26:10 PM »
    nice cuda :woohoo:
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    Offline Jacksboys

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    Re: Newbie from Florida checking in
    « Reply #7 on: August 24, 2008 - 04:28:18 PM »
    Quote from: sleepychallenger on August 24, 2008 - 03:24:37 PM
    Thank you for your 27 years.   :wavingflag:
    :iagree:

    Wecome to the site  :2thumbs:
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    Offline cudadave72

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    Re: Newbie from Florida checking in
    « Reply #8 on: August 24, 2008 - 08:24:59 PM »
    Very nice!!! Looks like it can get the job done too. Is that 7.38 on the window your 1/8 mile time?? Any more info on your Cuda?? Welcome to the site!!! :2thumbs:
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    Offline 71340RT

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    Re: Newbie from Florida checking in
    « Reply #9 on: August 24, 2008 - 10:34:44 PM »
    Welcome to the site and grat looking Cuda. Glad you found and hope you stick around.
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    Offline hezzel

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    Re: Newbie from Florida checking in
    « Reply #10 on: August 25, 2008 - 08:31:04 AM »
    Welcome  :wave:
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    Offline aarlucas

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    Re: Newbie from Florida checking in
    « Reply #11 on: August 25, 2008 - 09:56:45 AM »
    Quote from: cudadave72 on August 24, 2008 - 08:24:59 PM
    Very nice!!! Looks like it can get the job done too. Is that 7.38 on the window your 1/8 mile time?? Any more info on your Cuda?? Welcome to the site!!! :2thumbs:

     Yes, that is the 1/8th mile.  The best time for the 1/8 was a 7.27 @ 94 mph and the 1/4 was 11.40 @ 122 mph in that configuration. That was with a 248 @ .050 and .540 lift cam and box stock E-Heads, 727, 3.91 gears and a full (to the tips at the back of the car) 2 1/2 exhuast system.  The weight is 3800 with me in it.  Since then I have ported the heads and changed the cam.  I haven't had a good test run yet though.  I took it out once and the track didn't have any bite and I still ran a 7.36 @ 99.6 MPH.  That was with a 1.86 60' time.  The car is normally in the low 1.60's and with the new stuff it should be in the high 1.50's with traction.
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    1970 Goins and Goins AA/FC, blown 426 hemi 2 spd lenco (under restoration)
    2005 Dodge Ram 3500 DRW DSL 6 spd
    2007 Chrysler 300 SRT8

    Offline wally426ci

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    Re: Newbie from Florida checking in
    « Reply #12 on: August 25, 2008 - 10:28:57 AM »
    You have a blank look on your face......  :poopoke:

    Nice Cuda!  :cooldancing:
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    Offline ladman

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    Re: Newbie from Florida checking in
    « Reply #13 on: August 25, 2008 - 12:08:04 PM »
    I like your funny car.  Looking forward to the first NHRA race in Charlotte starting Sept. 11th.  State of the art track and brand spanking new.   :burnout:
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    Offline cudadave72

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    Re: Newbie from Florida checking in
    « Reply #14 on: August 31, 2008 - 02:43:00 PM »
    Quote from: aarlucas on August 25, 2008 - 09:56:45 AM
    Yes, that is the 1/8th mile.  The best time for the 1/8 was a 7.27 @ 94 mph and the 1/4 was 11.40 @ 122 mph in that configuration. That was with a 248 @ .050 and .540 lift cam and box stock E-Heads, 727, 3.91 gears and a full (to the tips at the back of the car) 2 1/2 exhuast system.  The weight is 3800 with me in it.  Since then I have ported the heads and changed the cam.  I haven't had a good test run yet though.  I took it out once and the track didn't have any bite and I still ran a 7.36 @ 99.6 MPH.  That was with a 1.86 60' time.  The car is normally in the low 1.60's and with the new stuff it should be in the high 1.50's with traction.

    99.6mph is awesome!!. That should get you easily into the 6s (Mid to high 10s in the quarter)!!! Your previous set up ran almost identical to the way my car runs which was 7.26 @ 95mph!  :2thumbs: :cheers:
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