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Offline the_engineers

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« on: October 01, 2008 - 01:12:24 PM »
Hello all, my name is Brooks.

After lurking and searching for a few months, I decided to take the plunge and join up.  I've been able to find some great info on the forums, but have gotten to the point where I have to ask the questions I need now.

Anyway, some background on me.  I'm finishing a 1971 'Cuda.  I've owned the car for nearly 12 years, but the requirements of career advancement (and relocation) kept me from actively working on it until last summer.

Drivetrain:
1971 360 (.030 over)
10.25:1 Wiseco pistons
Polished factory rods
Edelbrock RPM intake and heads
TCI-built 904
3.91 w/ Suregrip
Just Suspension Ground Pounders
Super Stock Leaf Springs
1 1/4" front & 1" rear sway bars
tti exhaust

Body:
Ford (I know) JA purple/blue circa 1995
Argent grille
chrome bumpers
No vinyl
70 Go Wing

Wheels/Tires:
18" AZA Z-08 wheels
General 235/40's & 275/40's

Interior:
Black/no Console
Hurst pro-Matic w/ Pistol Grip.  No console (I'll write this up later if anyone asks)
Custom gauge panel
Power windows

I'm probably forgetting something.  It's been a long year.  Thanks to all who have helped thus far, esp. Goody.  I've attached pics of my very dirty car for anyone who cares to take a look.  I've added 2" spaces to the rear springs to drop the ride height since these pics, so it sits much better now.
Brooks

1971 'Cuda 360
2004 Infiniti G35 6-spd Coupe
2001 Toyota Solara Convertible
2002 GMC Savana 1500 Explorer Hightop Conversion
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Re: New
« Reply #1 on: October 01, 2008 - 01:47:03 PM »
Very Cool!!  :bigsmile:  Welcome!!!

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« Reply #2 on: October 01, 2008 - 02:23:06 PM »
Purdy lookin Cuda .... love the color ... Welcome to C-C.com Brooks
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Re: New
« Reply #3 on: October 01, 2008 - 02:45:13 PM »
Sweet pics.

Welcome to the site.

Tom :2thumbs:
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Re: New
« Reply #4 on: October 01, 2008 - 03:28:12 PM »
Very nice and welcome.  Glad you adjusted the height.   :thumbsup:
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« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2008 - 04:13:20 PM »
Welcome :wave: Cool Cuda´ :2thumbs:
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Re: New
« Reply #6 on: October 01, 2008 - 04:54:07 PM »
Hi Brooks. What kind of Engineer are you?

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Re: New
« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2008 - 09:58:17 PM »
Welcome to the site and looks like a great 71 Cuda. Got to say the wheels look great and give us some more pictures to look at.


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« Reply #8 on: October 02, 2008 - 12:18:05 AM »
Welcome to the site, Brooks! :wave:  Very nice '71 'Cuda!!!! :cheers:
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« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2008 - 01:14:59 AM »
Good looking car - don't sweat it, it's just a Ford color, not parts (says the guy with an F150).  Looks like a great build under the hood as well.  Welcome to the site.  :2thumbs:
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« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2008 - 01:31:53 AM »
You can call me RAY or RAYMOND or RAZOR or THE ZOR!
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« Reply #11 on: October 02, 2008 - 07:42:41 AM »
Hi Brooks. What kind of Engineer are you?

My wife and I are both Industrial Engineers.
Brooks

1971 'Cuda 360
2004 Infiniti G35 6-spd Coupe
2001 Toyota Solara Convertible
2002 GMC Savana 1500 Explorer Hightop Conversion
1972 Dodge Dart Swinger...keeping the Slant.  Rocking the turbos.

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« Reply #12 on: October 02, 2008 - 08:38:11 AM »
  Welcome   :wave:  great looking car. You are the only one who has to be pleased with the car ( fraud color ). Paint is paint, at least it is not their mechanical parts.   :faint:   :cheers:
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Re: New
« Reply #13 on: November 15, 2008 - 09:06:21 PM »
Welcome to the board. I would not worry about color unless the car is supposed to be a restoration. It is a nice car. I like the wheels.
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« Reply #14 on: November 15, 2008 - 10:23:20 PM »
Very nice car!! Welcome to the site!!! :2thumbs:
1972 BS23 H code Cuda, B5 blue, 340 streched to 416 cu in, 727 w/ 8 3/4 rear, 7.23 in the 1/8 mile and 11.38@117mph in the 1/4 on drag radials   Under restoration! Coming soon... 440cuin R3 Indy SMALL BLOCK monster!!!!