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Re: Brad' second '70 Cuda and first (and last) restoration project
« Reply #135 on: October 27, 2011 - 09:20:35 PM »
Thanks John.  It's definitely been a labor of love.  :smilielol:
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
(Edited 8-1-17)

"usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.




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Re: Brad' second '70 Cuda and first (and last) restoration project
« Reply #136 on: October 29, 2011 - 07:10:43 PM »
Well had a slight change in plans.  Ron, my body man, is out of work right now so he has been working on the 'Cuda pretty much exclusively.
Instead of just painting the shell and rear quarters as was the original plan, Ron now wants to do the entire car at once.  Plus I'm going to be out of town for two weeks and I wanted to be here to see it painted.  Anyway, he started on the rear deck lid and doors this week.  The deck lid is done except for the final sand and the doors are almost ready for primer.  On one of the doors he had to repair some previous hack job attempt at body work when they drilled holes in the door and used a slide hammer.  He is a perfectionist, which is good considering the car will be black, and makes sure every little imperfection is gone so it's taking awhile.  While I'm gone he'll finish the doors and tackle the fenders and hood.  Hopefully, unless he lands a job in the next two weeks, the entire car will be ready for paint when I return.  Here are some pics of the progress.   
« Last Edit: October 29, 2011 - 07:12:25 PM by usraptr »
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
(Edited 8-1-17)

"usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

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Re: Brad' second '70 Cuda and first (and last) restoration project
« Reply #137 on: March 29, 2012 - 09:01:00 PM »
Well we're a couple of steps closer to paint.  My body man spent two Sats working on the hood that didn't have any obvious dents in it when he started.  He just kept going over and over it getting all the low and high spots fixed.  With the car going to be black it will sure look good when it's painted.  Also, sprayed and blocked the doors one more time.  I mounted the dash frame and steering column and mounted the tires and wheels so we have a roller to make it easier to load on the trailer to take to the  paint shop when the time comes.  I love the current stance without the front torsion bars.  Talk about "bigs" and "littles,"   :bigsmile:  Here's a few pics of the recent progress and a couple of my Grandkids "driving" Grandpa's 'Cuda.
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
(Edited 8-1-17)

"usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

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Re: Brad' second '70 Cuda and first (and last) restoration project
« Reply #138 on: March 29, 2012 - 11:22:14 PM »
Future Mopar Maniacs!!  :burnout:

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Re: Brad' second '70 Cuda and first (and last) restoration project
« Reply #139 on: March 30, 2012 - 09:30:50 PM »
Won't be long till you hear..." Grampa can I borrow the Cuda!"  :bigsmile:
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
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Re: Brad' second '70 Cuda and first (and last) restoration project
« Reply #140 on: March 30, 2012 - 09:38:16 PM »
What a couple of cutsie wootsies! I remember being in my Dad's stock car as a wee child and these kids will likely never forget Grampa's Cuda, either. Make sure you take them for a ride when you get it on the road again!  :thumbsup:

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Re: Brad' second '70 Cuda and first (and last) restoration project
« Reply #141 on: March 30, 2012 - 09:46:53 PM »
What a couple of cutsie wootsies! I remember being in my Dad's stock car as a wee child and these kids will likely never forget Grampa's Cuda, either. Make sure you take them for a ride when you get it on the road again!  :thumbsup:

Hey! Do you have any pictures of your Dad's stock car? :bigsmile:
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

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Re: Brad' second '70 Cuda and first (and last) restoration project
« Reply #142 on: July 22, 2012 - 11:16:33 AM »
After three years of hard work, mostly by Ron, my best friend and paint and body man, we were able to lay some color down on my 1970 'Cuda today. Sorry about the glare from the paint both lights, but you get the idea. Ron, as usual, did an outstanding job! Two coats of color and three coats of clear. Can't wait to see it in the sun and after Ron color sands and buffs it out. :-)
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
(Edited 8-1-17)

"usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

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Re: Brad' second '70 Cuda and first (and last) restoration project
« Reply #143 on: July 22, 2012 - 11:55:58 AM »
There are no words.....  :drool:

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Re: Brad' second '70 Cuda and first (and last) restoration project
« Reply #144 on: July 22, 2012 - 12:13:47 PM »

Lookin great!

I sure would like to borrow you buddy for a weekend.... :bigsmile:
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Re: Brad' second '70 Cuda and first (and last) restoration project
« Reply #145 on: July 22, 2012 - 12:41:37 PM »
Just gorgeous ! Can't wait to see it assembled.  :2thumbs:
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Re: Brad' second '70 Cuda and first (and last) restoration project
« Reply #146 on: July 22, 2012 - 12:57:51 PM »
Wow, I can only hope my car turns out that nice.

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Re: Brad' second '70 Cuda and first (and last) restoration project
« Reply #147 on: July 22, 2012 - 03:28:25 PM »
 :drool:   black cuda....
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Re: Brad' second '70 Cuda and first (and last) restoration project
« Reply #148 on: July 23, 2012 - 07:11:21 PM »
Thank you for the compliments everybody.  I brought her home today and here are some pics before we unloaded her from the trailer. 
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
(Edited 8-1-17)

"usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

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Re: Brad' second '70 Cuda and first (and last) restoration project
« Reply #149 on: July 23, 2012 - 07:35:54 PM »
SWEET!  :2thumbs:
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0