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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #15 on: January 02, 2011 - 09:32:02 AM »
Congratulations, that looks very nice!!! :cheers: :grinyes:
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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #16 on: January 02, 2011 - 10:34:02 AM »
Thanks, Everyone, for all the compliments. The hard work and waiting finally did pay off. Now I have to wait some more -- until Spring -- to drive and really enjoy it. This wait may be the hardest of all. It sure might make for a long winter...
David - '71 HEMI Cuda Retro-mod
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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #17 on: January 02, 2011 - 11:02:30 AM »
I feel your pain.    Sure,I stand there and just stare at it all the time.Get me behind the wheel and that's it.   The wait will be worth it.As you will be famous in that thing!WoW!! :smokin: she's beautiful !!     More pics!!!    Yeah,Don't fool yourself with "done".  Just maintaining a car like that is a full time deal. Or it will get away from you. I've found that no matter what you do,If you drive them,They get dirty.
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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #18 on: January 02, 2011 - 02:04:20 PM »
Thanks, Everyone, for all the compliments. The hard work and waiting finally did pay off. Now I have to wait some more -- until Spring -- to drive and really enjoy it. This wait may be the hardest of all. It sure might make for a long winter...
Ah you can do what the rest of us do.....
 Open the door from the house to the garage turn on the light and when the big green glow from the lights off the car hits the painted white walls.....I get a big ol grin on my face reach over and give her a pat on the fender and wink! :roflsmiley: No matter how many times I do that I still can't believe it's mine! :grinyes:

Yep hopelessly hooked on Mopars! :smilielol:....welcome to the club! :lol:
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Barrie,Ontario,Canada
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Offline BB 70 Challenger

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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #19 on: January 03, 2011 - 06:09:08 AM »
Gee, that car of yours looks absolutely great !!!

 :thumbsup:

Could you please share some details of that gorgeous Hemi: is it a 472cid or 528cid or...? Which heads are those (looks like Edelbrock/MP ??)  Any specifications of the cam would be much appreciated. Thank you very much!

Really an outstanding project, you sure are a lucky guy  :2thumbs:


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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #20 on: January 03, 2011 - 09:55:19 AM »
More pics!!!   


I have lots more pics of the entire restoration process out on my website if you are interested: http://www.71cuda.net

I also have several videos of the car from the past several months too: http://www.youtube.com/user/71cudajoe
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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #21 on: January 03, 2011 - 10:47:59 AM »
Could you please share some details of that gorgeous Hemi: is it a 472cid or 528cid or...? Which heads are those (looks like Edelbrock/MP ??)  Any specifications of the cam would be much appreciated. Thank you very much!


I'm happy to share details. You can get some more information about the build on my website at http://www.71cuda.net if you're interested. In the meantime, below are some of the specifics regarding the engine. However, I must admit that I'm not an engine officianado, so all I can do is provide you with the details that I have in my documentation. I hope it all makes sense.

Mopar Performance Street Hemi Block
4.250 Bore finish honed with deck plates
Deck, Pan Rail, and bell housing surfaces squared and trued
Line Honed
Cleavite Cam bearings, S/S frost and oil galley plugs
(4.150 stroke on 472) Eagle 4340 Chrome Molly forged crank-shaft micro polished and computer balanced
Eagle H Beam Connecting Rods 4340 forged with ARP rod bolts computer balanced
Pistons forged 10.5 to 1 compression ratio computer balanced
Childs and Albert file fit performance molly rings
Oil pump millings high volume standard pressure
Low-profile Milodon performance oil pan
7.250 harmonic balancer
Comp Cams: Cam Shaft hydraulic .503 valve lift
Comp Cams hydraulic performance lifters
Mellings silent high performance timing chain
Cylinder heads: Mopar performance aluminum street hemi  W/SS valves
Mopar Performance adjustable roller/rocker arm assemblys
Mopar Performance hydraulics 3/8 hardened push rods
Mopar Performance black wrinkle valve covers
Mopar Performance timing chain cover
Mopar Performance aluminum water pump assembly
Proform Hi-performance electronic ignition kit
Mopar performance M1 single four barrel intake manifold
Edelbrock Carburetor


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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #22 on: January 03, 2011 - 11:11:14 AM »
Awesome!  Looks great!   :2thumbs:

Can you provide some details on the rims/rear end set-up?

Thx

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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #23 on: January 03, 2011 - 12:08:14 PM »
Awesome!  Looks great!   :2thumbs:

Can you provide some details on the rims/rear end set-up?

Thx

No problem:

BOSS RIMS
front: 18x8 - 5 x 4.5 in. Bolt Circle, 4.5" backspacing
back: 18x9.5 - 5 x 4.5 in. Bolt Circle, 5" backspacing + 1/4" spacers

TIRES
front: 245/40ZR-18 BFGoodrich g-Force Sport
back: 275/40ZR-18 BFGoodrich g-Force Sport

Wilwood Drilled & Slotted Rotor Disc Brakes on all 4 wheels

Custom-built STRANGE DANA 60 Rear End with 3:54 gears -- I don't remember exact measurement of the rear end, but it was close to the width that from a b-body. I can dig out the documentation to get the exact width if you want -- just let me know.

3/4" Spring Relocation Kit from Dr. Diff
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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #24 on: January 03, 2011 - 12:12:29 PM »
That covers it, Thx

You should be really proud, very few cars as nice as yours, enjoy it.


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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #25 on: January 03, 2011 - 08:20:21 PM »
Looks great.  :2thumbs:   :burnout:

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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #26 on: January 04, 2011 - 06:55:37 AM »
Thanks for the info ! 
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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #27 on: January 05, 2011 - 06:26:40 AM »
Looks really good and alot of money invested in that 71 that is for sure.But 71's are the best in my view and the most desirable if you ever had to sell.Good job.


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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #28 on: January 05, 2011 - 09:38:02 AM »
Looks really good and alot of money invested in that 71 that is for sure.But 71's are the best in my view and the most desirable if you ever had to sell.Good job.


michele :bigsmile: :wow:

You car has truly been an inspiration. Your 71 is one of my favorites on this forum!
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Re: '71 hemicuda re-creation - it's finally done!!! :-)
« Reply #29 on: January 05, 2011 - 02:22:39 PM »
You car has truly been an inspiration. Your 71 is one of my favorites on this forum!

 :iagree:  one of my top 5 favourites on here! :drool:
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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