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    Offline johns cuda shop

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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #165 on: February 15, 2012 - 07:53:50 AM »
    Quote from: brads70 on February 08, 2012 - 08:20:34 AM
    Will they fit in the fender? I ask as I bought a set with the Halo feature and they won't fit without cutting a hole in the headlight socket in the fender. So I didn't install them in mine.
    Yeah Brad. they required me to drill a 1 3/8 hole in the back of the fender for mounting. I plan to make a plastic plug in the lathe with a hole in it for the wire to seal the area.
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #166 on: February 15, 2012 - 08:01:15 AM »
    Ah Thanks!  :2thumbs:
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #167 on: February 26, 2012 - 08:17:25 PM »
    *Subscribed.* I'm enjoying this buildup.
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #168 on: April 03, 2012 - 02:39:56 PM »
    My shop had been busy over the last few months. I have only had time to order parts and plan. I installed and roughly lined up the fenders and grill. as usual things are way off from the factory. I want to shave the front bumper into the fenders. Also started mocking up the console..I plan on doing some work as my shop work eases off. Here are some recent photos. Thanks everyone  :feedback:
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #169 on: April 05, 2012 - 02:13:55 AM »
    Hi John,

    I'm interested to see what you come up with for a console!

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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #170 on: April 21, 2012 - 09:19:16 AM »
    I played around and did a general mock up out of cardboard. The postioning seems right. I will want to drop the shifter boot into the console, also recesses with the emergency brake handle , an area for a GPS unit under the dash and of course cup holders.
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #171 on: April 23, 2012 - 04:37:04 AM »
    Looks cool John is that post office tape on that console?

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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #172 on: April 23, 2012 - 09:50:41 PM »
    That was exactly what I was wondering. Priority Mail?
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #173 on: April 24, 2012 - 04:21:25 PM »
    Sneek Peak of the weekends work on the console.. Made from 18 ga aluminum, (I plan on having covered in leather like the dash cluster). Need to finish the ends add panels for under the dash,fabricate mouting tabs on the tranny tunnel and mount a plate for the parking brake boot.I ran out of argon over the weekend so this is where I am at.
    « Last Edit: April 24, 2012 - 04:23:44 PM by johns cuda shop »
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #174 on: April 24, 2012 - 10:12:38 PM »
    Looks Great! :thumbsup:
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #175 on: April 25, 2012 - 12:46:09 AM »
    Yeah that looks cool so far!  Nice work!
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #176 on: May 09, 2012 - 07:21:44 PM »
    Ok , looks like the console is 90% done( other than being covered with black leather) .I may have to modify the sides a little for some seat clearance. Looks like I have room for a combo stereo and GPS . I made some brackets for the emergency brake handle plate(which will be removable ) for servicing the brake cables. I plan on a cover for the rear tunnel section. I made sure I left enough room for carpeting and sound deadening around the outside bottom of the console. I will address the issue with the exhaust pipes next.
    « Last Edit: June 15, 2012 - 07:51:01 AM by johns cuda shop »
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #177 on: May 10, 2012 - 10:27:27 PM »
    Great Craftsmanship!  :2thumbs:
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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.

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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #178 on: May 17, 2012 - 09:38:55 AM »
    Thanks Guys.. I figured I use some aluminum in some spots to reduce some weight. Its hard to believe its the same car that I brought home a less than 2 years ago ,I have come a long way but still have a long way to go. Thank you for all the great comments
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #179 on: May 18, 2012 - 11:36:57 PM »
    Power wagon?
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