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Offline 71cudajoe

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'71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« on: January 01, 2011 - 02:48:05 PM »
I'm so excited... I just wanted to share:
 
Below is a pic of the car just after it got home, but visit my website if you are interested in seeing more: http://www.71cuda.net/



« Last Edit: January 01, 2011 - 02:51:08 PM by 71cudajoe »
David - '71 HEMI Cuda Retro-mod
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Offline usraptr

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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2011 - 03:24:42 PM »
CONGRATULATIONS!!   IT LOOKS GREAT!!   :2thumbs:  NOW GO OUT AND ENJOY DRIVING IT!   :burnout:
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: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2011 - 03:28:27 PM »
 :clapping: :2thumbs:  Looks GREAT!
For the record......they are never done that's just what we "try" and tell our wives! :roflsmiley:
Brad
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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

Offline 71cudajoe

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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2011 - 03:45:42 PM »
:clapping: :2thumbs:  Looks GREAT!
For the record......they are never done that's just what we "try" and tell our wives! :roflsmiley:

Good point and oh so right!
David - '71 HEMI Cuda Retro-mod
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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2011 - 03:48:11 PM »
so glad you kept the car... it just doesn`t come more bad a$$ than this  :drool: :ylsuper: :burnout:
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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2011 - 04:05:20 PM »
Wow that would be an exciting day congratulations!   :bigsmile:

Offline vinb

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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2011 - 05:15:24 PM »
I bet your pretty happy (new year).

Very-Very nice Cuda...

Good Luck with it & enjoy... :2thumbs:

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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2011 - 05:22:48 PM »
That`s a sweet car.I like how you made what you call a re-creation but also modified enough to be diiferent than just a pure stock one.  :2thumbs:
Jeff
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Offline larry4406

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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2011 - 05:30:29 PM »
Sweet machine.  What was involved with converting the stock "standard" upholstery to "deluxe"?  Different or same foam?  Just the covers?

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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2011 - 05:53:55 PM »
Sweet machine.  What was involved with converting the stock "standard" upholstery to "deluxe"?  Different or same foam?  Just the covers?

I had to replace the foam too. I was going to do that anyway, but if I remember correctly, the foam for the leather covers is a little different than the standard.
David - '71 HEMI Cuda Retro-mod
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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2011 - 08:07:56 PM »
Just in time for the dusting of snow we've got!  Great car Joe!
Brooks

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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #11 on: January 01, 2011 - 10:47:02 PM »
    It's going to be really hard to keep the smile off your face while driving that one. It is going to get a lot of attention going down the road. Great looking car.   :2thumbs:

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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #12 on: January 01, 2011 - 11:13:07 PM »
Beautiful. Very nice job!

Kyle.
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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #13 on: January 01, 2011 - 11:58:26 PM »
Turned out great! Congratulations!  :2thumbs:
Mike    Yakima, Washington

Resto Thread:  http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=66668.0

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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2011 - 07:47:13 AM »
Looks like all the work really paid off, that looks fantastic!  :2thumbs:
Scott
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