Author Topic: Rudy's B5 AAR Cuda resto update !  (Read 117141 times)

Offline 74 340 4speed

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Re: B5 AAR Cuda resto update !!
« Reply #90 on: September 03, 2009 - 10:27:54 PM »
looks great  :2thumbs:
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Re: B5 AAR Cuda resto update !!
« Reply #91 on: September 04, 2009 - 12:28:16 AM »
Man that thing is going to be a knockout!  Tremendous detail going into your build Rudy, man you must have the patience of a saint.
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Re: B5 AAR Cuda resto update !!
« Reply #92 on: September 04, 2009 - 08:43:56 AM »
 :iagree:

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Re: B5 AAR Cuda resto update !!
« Reply #93 on: September 04, 2009 - 09:30:16 AM »
Wow, the car's looking fantastic.

I have another question for you.  I read a post by a guy that restores wiper motors, blower motors exc...for a living that all factory blower motors were silver cad plated.  He said that the factory replacments were painted black.

I see yours is black.  Is that correct?  Just wondering.http://www.julesdaddio.com/plating.html

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Offline AARudy

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Re: B5 AAR Cuda resto update !!
« Reply #94 on: September 04, 2009 - 09:41:47 AM »
Good question... I've seen original, or NOS motors on ebay and the internet, and they were both silver or black. I was never really 100% on it. I'm trying my best to make it all original, I know it will not be OEM Gold certified, (I wish! ) But I'm still learning about this stuff all the time. I do need to paint it a glossier black before I put my dash in. I'm sure when it's at the Nat's next year, it will get picked apart by the judge somewhat... my paint job (blue) is a show type finish, so that pretty much throws off everything right there!

Thanks for all of the great comments guys! It took so long to get to this point!

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Re: B5 AAR Cuda resto update !!
« Reply #95 on: September 09, 2009 - 04:10:36 PM »
Just keeps getting better and better. Carbs look great and the car does too. Keep up the good work.

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Re: B5 AAR Cuda resto update !!
« Reply #96 on: September 18, 2009 - 11:03:04 PM »
The stripes, grille, stainless and door handles all went on today...

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Offline HemiOrange70

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Re: B5 AAR Cuda resto update !!
« Reply #97 on: September 18, 2009 - 11:32:42 PM »
I feel your frustration......I have been waiting for 3 years to post pics of my resto and when I fially can I get the same message as well :violin:

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Re: B5 AAR Cuda resto update !!
« Reply #98 on: September 18, 2009 - 11:35:05 PM »



Offline AARudy

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Re: B5 AAR Cuda resto update !!
« Reply #99 on: September 18, 2009 - 11:41:27 PM »
Lots of progress today...!













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Re: B5 AAR Cuda resto update !!
« Reply #100 on: September 18, 2009 - 11:43:48 PM »
I feel your frustration......I have been waiting for 3 years to post pics of my resto and when I fially can I get the same message as well :violin:


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Re: B5 AAR Cuda resto update !!
« Reply #101 on: September 19, 2009 - 04:39:52 AM »
hey rudy,

awesome build man  :bigshades:    I was wondering if there is a special reason for placing the windshield before putting the dash back in ... I always had the feeling it would be easier the other way around...  :dunno:
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Re: B5 AAR Cuda resto update !!
« Reply #102 on: September 19, 2009 - 06:00:44 AM »
I haven't seen this thread till now - great job! You're really getting to the good part now!

I have another question for you.  I read a post by a guy that restores wiper motors, blower motors exc...for a living that all factory blower motors were silver cad plated.  He said that the factory replacments were painted black.

I see yours is black.  Is that correct? 

On my '70 which I've been around since it was new, the blower was silver cad plated.
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Re: B5 AAR Cuda resto update !!
« Reply #103 on: September 19, 2009 - 09:29:14 AM »
hey rudy,

awesome build man  :bigshades:    I was wondering if there is a special reason for placing the windshield before putting the dash back in ... I always had the feeling it would be easier the other way around...  :dunno:


Why yes there is... it's called people not listening to instructions..! haha... I wanted to also paint the organosol under the window too, but I came in one day and both windows were in place.. so I hope the dash will go in ok.... 

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Re: B5 AAR Cuda resto update !!
« Reply #104 on: September 19, 2009 - 09:35:30 AM »
 :22yikes:  :bigsmile:


is someone else building your car then?   :clueless:
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