TOUCHDOWN!... the Cuda has landed and achieved "roller" status

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Offline Jim

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TOUCHDOWN!... the Cuda has landed and achieved "roller" status
« on: November 08, 2008 - 09:35:48 PM »
Brought the car home about a month ago as a shell on casters along with a whole bunch of parts. This was a take-over project. It came with most critical parts, but it was lacking brakes.

So I ordered the Doctor Diff 13"/11" brake kit and got them installed on the loose K-member and rear axle. Last week I got the K-member under it. This past week I got to work on the rear suspension.

The rear has been narrowed and springs moved inboard about 3". The rear hangers proved to be a bit of a challenge. I might re-engineer that before I'm through, but I went ahead and assembled it as-is to get it on the ground.

Anyway, here it is. All four corners on the ground... or skates at least.

I'll turn my attention to the interior next.
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Re: TOUCHDOWN!... the Cuda has landed and achieved "roller" status
« Reply #1 on: November 08, 2008 - 09:38:47 PM »
lookin sharp  :thumbsup:
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Re: TOUCHDOWN!... the Cuda has landed and achieved "roller" status
« Reply #2 on: November 08, 2008 - 09:38:57 PM »
looks good great to see her on all 4... :grinyes:
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Re: TOUCHDOWN!... the Cuda has landed and achieved "roller" status
« Reply #3 on: November 09, 2008 - 08:55:28 AM »
Hey , That's a real nice project you got there... :2thumbs:

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Re: TOUCHDOWN!... the Cuda has landed and achieved "roller" status
« Reply #4 on: November 09, 2008 - 12:46:42 PM »
Cool color combo!!   :ylsuper:

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Re: TOUCHDOWN!... the Cuda has landed and achieved "roller" status
« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2008 - 12:58:06 AM »
Looks great so far!

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Re: TOUCHDOWN!... the Cuda has landed and achieved "roller" status
« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2008 - 04:39:39 AM »
That car will be awesome when finished  :2thumbs:  Now comes all the fun of putting it together...without scratchin it.  Get those blankets out!
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Re: TOUCHDOWN!... the Cuda has landed and achieved "roller" status
« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2008 - 11:03:46 AM »
I was never a fan of two tones but this one works great!!! OMG I love the wheels, I hope you keep them on it. Please keep us posted on the progress.   :2thumbs:
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Re: TOUCHDOWN!... the Cuda has landed and achieved "roller" status
« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2008 - 12:31:47 PM »
Looks really sharp  :2thumbs:Keep up the good work :woo:
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Re: TOUCHDOWN!... the Cuda has landed and achieved "roller" status
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2008 - 09:21:47 PM »
Looks  great!  Luv the color combo   :2thumbs:
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Offline TKat13

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Re: TOUCHDOWN!... the Cuda has landed and achieved "roller" status
« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2008 - 12:06:15 AM »
Very nice, good to see a different color combo. Nice. I know it is not for everyone but loving seeing personal expression...  :2thumbs:

Guess I may need to start a thread, been reading everyone's here for a while now. :)
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Re: TOUCHDOWN!... the Cuda has landed and achieved "roller" status
« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2008 - 09:48:25 PM »
Lookin' good!! That's a great paint job and color combo!! :2thumbs:




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Re: TOUCHDOWN!... the Cuda has landed and achieved "roller" status
« Reply #12 on: November 17, 2008 - 04:15:51 PM »
That looks fantastic!

Lookin' good!! That's a great paint job and color combo!! :2thumbs:
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Offline cudadave72

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Re: TOUCHDOWN!... the Cuda has landed and achieved "roller" status
« Reply #13 on: November 17, 2008 - 05:36:19 PM »
Awesome!!! :2thumbs:
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