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    Author Topic: 70 Cuda clone build  (Read 20951 times)

    Offline cudasteve72

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    Re: Soon to be 70 Cuda build
    « Reply #30 on: March 12, 2012 - 08:31:08 PM »
    sand sand sand today.  hopefully the end of the week brings sealer and a roller (off the frame rack onto wheels).
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    1972 Cuda Custom 70 clone  416 stroker 481/531 hp/
    2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 (daily)
    1970 Challenger convertible 340 (Dad's)
    1967 Dart gt slant six all original 40,000 miles driver but needs restoration (Brother's)
    2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (wife's)


    Offline usraptr

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    Re: Soon to be 70 Cuda build
    « Reply #31 on: March 13, 2012 - 04:40:00 PM »
    You're right, that Viper red really pops!!   :2thumbs:
    « Last Edit: March 15, 2012 - 10:54:34 PM by usraptr »
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    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.

    Offline sadil340

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    Re: Soon to be 70 Cuda build
    « Reply #32 on: March 13, 2012 - 04:50:03 PM »
     :popcorn:  Nice!
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    1970 Cuda 340 4-speed
    3:55 SureGrip
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    Bought from original owner

    Offline cudasteve72

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    Re: Soon to be 70 Cuda build
    « Reply #33 on: March 14, 2012 - 08:18:36 PM »
    Got the spoiler holes drilled and started putting the rear end in.
    « Last Edit: March 14, 2012 - 08:20:30 PM by cudasteve72 »
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    1972 Cuda Custom 70 clone  416 stroker 481/531 hp/
    2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 (daily)
    1970 Challenger convertible 340 (Dad's)
    1967 Dart gt slant six all original 40,000 miles driver but needs restoration (Brother's)
    2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (wife's)

    Offline cudasteve72

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    Re: Soon to be 70 Cuda build
    « Reply #34 on: March 20, 2012 - 09:26:27 PM »
    Started putting the front end together Today.  All lose parts are ready for Paint, only thing left to sand is the body.
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    1972 Cuda Custom 70 clone  416 stroker 481/531 hp/
    2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 (daily)
    1970 Challenger convertible 340 (Dad's)
    1967 Dart gt slant six all original 40,000 miles driver but needs restoration (Brother's)
    2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (wife's)

    Offline cudasteve72

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    Re: 70 Cuda clone build
    « Reply #35 on: March 21, 2012 - 08:37:40 PM »
    Got it on the ground today, all the steering, and front suspension minus shocks is in.
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    1972 Cuda Custom 70 clone  416 stroker 481/531 hp/
    2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 (daily)
    1970 Challenger convertible 340 (Dad's)
    1967 Dart gt slant six all original 40,000 miles driver but needs restoration (Brother's)
    2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (wife's)

    Offline cudasteve72

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    Re: 70 Cuda clone build
    « Reply #36 on: March 24, 2012 - 12:37:30 PM »
    Got the booster and pedals in yesterday.
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    1972 Cuda Custom 70 clone  416 stroker 481/531 hp/
    2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 (daily)
    1970 Challenger convertible 340 (Dad's)
    1967 Dart gt slant six all original 40,000 miles driver but needs restoration (Brother's)
    2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (wife's)

    Offline cudasteve72

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    Re: 70 Cuda clone build
    « Reply #37 on: April 18, 2012 - 10:22:50 PM »
    got some color on today on the door tops tail pan and for the stripe.
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    1972 Cuda Custom 70 clone  416 stroker 481/531 hp/
    2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 (daily)
    1970 Challenger convertible 340 (Dad's)
    1967 Dart gt slant six all original 40,000 miles driver but needs restoration (Brother's)
    2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (wife's)

    Offline cudasteve72

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    Re: 70 Cuda clone build (Painted)
    « Reply #38 on: April 20, 2012 - 01:53:49 PM »
    Paint on the Body
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    1972 Cuda Custom 70 clone  416 stroker 481/531 hp/
    2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 (daily)
    1970 Challenger convertible 340 (Dad's)
    1967 Dart gt slant six all original 40,000 miles driver but needs restoration (Brother's)
    2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (wife's)

    Offline dutch

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    Re: 70 Cuda clone build
    « Reply #39 on: April 21, 2012 - 09:33:45 AM »
    looks great !   :2thumbs:  Got some daylight pics yet...?  :popcorn: :bananasmi
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    Offline dodj

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    Re: 70 Cuda clone build
    « Reply #40 on: April 21, 2012 - 12:08:14 PM »
    Looking good  :2thumbs: Is it gonna make it to 'Mopars in the Park' in June?
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    1973 Challenger  440 4 spd 
    2007.5 3500 6.7 Cummins Diesel, Anarchy tuned.
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    Offline cudasteve72

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    Re: 70 Cuda clone build
    « Reply #41 on: April 21, 2012 - 02:28:17 PM »
    Its not looking good for mopars in the park.  I have been waiting on my rotating assembly from scat since February.  I dont really have Interior yet either but you just never know.
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    1972 Cuda Custom 70 clone  416 stroker 481/531 hp/
    2006 Grand Cherokee SRT8 (daily)
    1970 Challenger convertible 340 (Dad's)
    1967 Dart gt slant six all original 40,000 miles driver but needs restoration (Brother's)
    2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee (wife's)

    Offline JoltinJoe

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    Re: 70 Cuda clone build
    « Reply #42 on: April 21, 2012 - 09:22:18 PM »
     :wow:
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    HIS: '68 GMC 3/4 ton pick-up truck, '73 Barracuda, '87 Firebird, '01 Jeep Cherokee and finally a '70 Barracuda Convertible!
    HERS: 1980 Toyota Starlet, 1995 SAAB 9-5 and then '01 SAAB 9-3 and currently '08 Saab 9-3 convertible!
    NEXT IS MINE: purple 2010 Dodge Challenger!!!

    Offline Travis72

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    Re: 70 Cuda clone build
    « Reply #43 on: April 22, 2012 - 01:46:20 AM »
    Looks great!  Shocked to see a painted on hockey stripe.  Most people aren't willing to put in that much effort (myself included)!  :-)

    Travis
    72 Cuda
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    Offline GranCuda1970

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    Re: 70 Cuda clone build
    « Reply #44 on: April 22, 2012 - 02:39:11 AM »
     :iagree:  Looks really great!!
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