Limelight 71 Cuda clone

News:

  • Home
  • Help
  • Chat
  • Login
  • Register

    • « previous next »
    Pages: 1 2 [3] 4 5 6

    Author Topic: Limelight 71 Cuda clone  (Read 45617 times)

    Offline tommyg29

    • Resident
    • *****
    • Posts: 2706
    Re: Limelight 71 Cuda clone
    « Reply #30 on: February 20, 2011 - 09:41:44 PM »
    a few more recent pictures:







    « Last Edit: February 20, 2011 - 09:46:54 PM by tommyg29 »
    Logged
    72 Roadrunner 400-4 Auto-3.23 Gear-Black Cruiser
    71 Cuda 440-6 Tribute-Limelight-A833 Close Ratio-4 Sp-Pistol Grip-Dana 3.54 Powr Lok-Rally Dash-Shaker (Sold)
    92 Dodge Stealth RT-Twin 15g Turbos-SAFC2 Tuned-Mystic Blue-5 Sp-AWD-Rear Wheel Steering-AutoX'r (Sold)
    12 Dodge Charger SXT Plus Blacktop Package-3.6L-8 Sp-Leather-Nav (the wife's)

    Multiple SRT's, Rams, Dakotas, Caravans and Neons

    ...the lines on the road just look like dots!....


    Offline 360FISH

    • Full Member
    • ***
    • Posts: 705
    • BS23H3B567746
    Re: Limelight 71 Cuda clone
    « Reply #31 on: February 21, 2011 - 03:18:14 AM »
    Perfection!   :wow:
    Logged
    1973 ‘Cuda   Semi-Pro Touring
    360 SB - 518/OD auto tranny - FAST EZ EFI - Edelbrock Fuel sump - HHR fan
    Hella H4 headlights on relays - 97 Dodge Avenger seats - Chin spoiler - Bumpers pulled in to ’72 offset

    Build: http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=74674.0

    Offline IronChef

    • Jr. Member
    • **
    • Posts: 25
    Re: Limelight 71 Cuda clone
    « Reply #32 on: February 22, 2011 - 12:42:00 PM »
    Absolutely stunning.  :cheers:

    If mine wasn't a numbers matching survivor, I'd go for those white-faced gauges in a heartbeat.  Did you do the Ammeter to Voltmeter conversion?
    Logged
    Stay thirsty my friends!

    Offline tommyg29

    • Resident
    • *****
    • Posts: 2706
    Re: Limelight 71 Cuda clone
    « Reply #33 on: February 22, 2011 - 02:17:45 PM »
    Quote from: IronChef on February 22, 2011 - 12:42:00 PM
    Absolutely stunning.  :cheers:

    If mine wasn't a numbers matching survivor, I'd go for those white-faced gauges in a heartbeat.  Did you do the Ammeter to Voltmeter conversion?

    Thanks,
    No I havent replaced the ammeter, but I did do the starter relay bypass, so the ammeter does not read accurately.
    You can see my bypass wire since I ran it straight across the front of the engine. Its the red wire that shows behind the power steering cooler.
    Logged
    72 Roadrunner 400-4 Auto-3.23 Gear-Black Cruiser
    71 Cuda 440-6 Tribute-Limelight-A833 Close Ratio-4 Sp-Pistol Grip-Dana 3.54 Powr Lok-Rally Dash-Shaker (Sold)
    92 Dodge Stealth RT-Twin 15g Turbos-SAFC2 Tuned-Mystic Blue-5 Sp-AWD-Rear Wheel Steering-AutoX'r (Sold)
    12 Dodge Charger SXT Plus Blacktop Package-3.6L-8 Sp-Leather-Nav (the wife's)

    Multiple SRT's, Rams, Dakotas, Caravans and Neons

    ...the lines on the road just look like dots!....

    Offline E-Body Products

    • E-Body Products
    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1016
    • American Jobs Are Our Children's Future!
      • E-BODY PRODUCTS
    Re: Limelight 71 Cuda clone
    « Reply #34 on: March 11, 2011 - 08:58:51 PM »
    Very nice car!!!
    Logged

    Offline mopar12372

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1163
      • mopartech
    Re: Limelight 71 Cuda clone
    « Reply #35 on: March 12, 2011 - 12:35:54 PM »
    Quote from: tommyg29 on February 22, 2011 - 02:17:45 PM
    Thanks,
    No I havent replaced the ammeter, but I did do the starter relay bypass, so the ammeter does not read accurately.
    You can see my bypass wire since I ran it straight across the front of the engine. Its the red wire that shows behind the power steering cooler.
    inquireing minds want to know ? starter relay bypass
    Logged
    MOPARTECH.NET ( come over and visit some time )
    RESTO PICTURES
    http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=71096.30

    Offline tommyg29

    • Resident
    • *****
    • Posts: 2706
    Re: Limelight 71 Cuda clone
    « Reply #36 on: March 12, 2011 - 01:15:23 PM »
    the alternator to starter relay bypass.
    If you havent heard of it and are still using your original wiring you should definitely check it out. It is a highly recommended safety mod.
    Go to the electric section of the forum and search "bypass" and you will find a wealth of info about it.
    Basically, its a very simple fix that relieves some if not almost all of the electrical load through the ammeter in the dash and the bulkhead connectors, which are known fire/overheating issues with these older mopars.
    « Last Edit: March 12, 2011 - 01:18:53 PM by tommyg29 »
    Logged
    72 Roadrunner 400-4 Auto-3.23 Gear-Black Cruiser
    71 Cuda 440-6 Tribute-Limelight-A833 Close Ratio-4 Sp-Pistol Grip-Dana 3.54 Powr Lok-Rally Dash-Shaker (Sold)
    92 Dodge Stealth RT-Twin 15g Turbos-SAFC2 Tuned-Mystic Blue-5 Sp-AWD-Rear Wheel Steering-AutoX'r (Sold)
    12 Dodge Charger SXT Plus Blacktop Package-3.6L-8 Sp-Leather-Nav (the wife's)

    Multiple SRT's, Rams, Dakotas, Caravans and Neons

    ...the lines on the road just look like dots!....

    Offline hpe600rt

    • Sr. Member
    • ****
    • Posts: 1995
    • how sweet it is
    Re: Limelight 71 Cuda clone
    « Reply #37 on: March 14, 2011 - 02:59:05 AM »
    nice and i love the truck also
    Logged

    Offline AARuFAST

    • AARuFAST
    • Resident
    • *****
    • Posts: 2154
    Re: Limelight 71 Cuda clone
    « Reply #38 on: March 14, 2011 - 09:50:05 PM »
    :smokin: 
     

    SWEET:icon16:
    « Last Edit: March 14, 2011 - 09:53:44 PM by AARuFAST »
    Logged
    1970 AAR Cuda
    1970 Gran Coupe Ragtop. 1 of 66
    Gran Cpe Convertible 1 yr only.

    " I Want to Ride "

    " I tried to be normal once...
    it was the most boring
    2 minutes of my life!!!!"

    Offline Travis72

    • Full Member
    • ***
    • Posts: 894
    Re: Limelight 71 Cuda clone
    « Reply #39 on: March 22, 2011 - 01:17:14 AM »
    Looks fantastic!!

    Travis
    72 Cuda
    Logged

    Offline t1971Chally

    • Jr. Member
    • **
    • Posts: 414
    Re: Limelight 71 Cuda clone
    « Reply #40 on: March 22, 2011 - 05:46:08 AM »
    Absolutely beautiful......

    T1971Chally
    Logged
    Ted
    1971 Dodge Challenger 440 Magnum
    :cheers:

    Offline IronChef

    • Jr. Member
    • **
    • Posts: 25
    Re: Limelight 71 Cuda clone
    « Reply #41 on: April 02, 2011 - 11:38:58 AM »
    Quote from: tommyg29 on February 22, 2011 - 02:17:45 PM
    Thanks,
    No I havent replaced the ammeter, but I did do the starter relay bypass, so the ammeter does not read accurately.
    You can see my bypass wire since I ran it straight across the front of the engine. Its the red wire that shows behind the power steering cooler.

    Very wise move.  I'm definitely doing the headlight relay bypass on mine.

    One more question: I notice you have aftermarket air on your Six Pack.  Did this car start out as a factory air car, or was everything added?  I ask because my '71 Super Bee is a non-A/C car and I'm considering resto-modding it.

    Thanks!  :cheers:
    Logged
    Stay thirsty my friends!

    Offline tommyg29

    • Resident
    • *****
    • Posts: 2706
    Re: Limelight 71 Cuda clone
    « Reply #42 on: April 02, 2011 - 12:11:42 PM »
    its a modern "vintage air" system, and the prior owner replaced the firewall and the dashpad when he restored the car 8 years ago.
    The original systems are a PITA to keep running, so unless you have/want an original car you definitely should go with the modern system which are MUCH more reliable and efficient.
    And of course the original compressor will not fit under a shaker bubble.
    Logged
    72 Roadrunner 400-4 Auto-3.23 Gear-Black Cruiser
    71 Cuda 440-6 Tribute-Limelight-A833 Close Ratio-4 Sp-Pistol Grip-Dana 3.54 Powr Lok-Rally Dash-Shaker (Sold)
    92 Dodge Stealth RT-Twin 15g Turbos-SAFC2 Tuned-Mystic Blue-5 Sp-AWD-Rear Wheel Steering-AutoX'r (Sold)
    12 Dodge Charger SXT Plus Blacktop Package-3.6L-8 Sp-Leather-Nav (the wife's)

    Multiple SRT's, Rams, Dakotas, Caravans and Neons

    ...the lines on the road just look like dots!....

    Offline GranCuda1970

    • Sr. Resident
    • ******
    • Posts: 5515
    • Rev 20:4. Mat 6:33 John 1:3 Mat 26:41
    Re: Limelight 71 Cuda clone
    « Reply #43 on: April 02, 2011 - 10:38:19 PM »
    My wife loves yer truck!! I Love that beautiful car. Cruise On! :cheers:
    Logged

    Offline 74BlueFish

    • Jr. Member
    • **
    • Posts: 335
    Re: Limelight 71 Cuda clone
    « Reply #44 on: April 02, 2011 - 11:38:51 PM »
    Hi Tommy,
    Went to the car show tonite , your car looks great in person.   Tried to introduce myself, but never saw you at your car. Went inside for 1 beer and when I came out, you were leaving.  Maybe next month.  I saw 3 or 4 other Barracudas and a Chally.  Giving me alot more encouragement.

    Dan
    Logged
    Dan
    Pages: 1 2 [3] 4 5 6
    « previous next »