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    Offline johns cuda shop

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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #60 on: June 30, 2011 - 09:37:48 AM »
    Thanks Scott ! :woo:
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #61 on: July 02, 2011 - 03:18:36 AM »
    what was it you poured down the quarters that came out of the turn signal opening under coating or something?
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #62 on: July 04, 2011 - 09:05:28 PM »
    Hello, This was just a percautionary measure as the body is fairly solid.POR 15 was soaked into the areas that could'nt be reached after media blasting like inside the door seams , quarter seams . any pinch weld areas , ect ect
    « Last Edit: July 04, 2011 - 09:07:08 PM by johns cuda shop »
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #63 on: July 05, 2011 - 07:55:06 PM »
    That's a great idea.  :2thumbs:
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #64 on: July 07, 2011 - 07:41:45 PM »
    Today (as I am waiting on a lift at the shop so I can install the motor and trans)I finished the fitting the rear section on the roll bar , everything is tack welded in for now. I have to wait on my rear door panels to check for fitment. I plan on a shoulder harness mounts, removable center support and front braces.
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #65 on: July 07, 2011 - 10:53:35 PM »
    looking good!! i would like to have a roll cage in my car as well
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #66 on: July 08, 2011 - 12:27:12 PM »
    It will definitely add some rigidity and strenth to the car , no doubt.
    « Last Edit: September 21, 2011 - 12:42:33 PM by johns cuda shop »
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    Offline tx9aarcuda

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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #67 on: July 08, 2011 - 10:56:59 PM »
    I’m jealous I wish I had half your talent. I can't wait to see your car when its finished.
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #68 on: July 11, 2011 - 04:03:01 PM »
    Sneak peek of todays work.
    « Last Edit: July 13, 2011 - 04:38:16 PM by johns cuda shop »
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #69 on: July 13, 2011 - 04:33:57 PM »
    To futher update.  I have the motor and trans installed today. I removed the RMS front suspension and mounted the Engine and tranny onto it. Then lowered it onto the body. This went rather smoothly other than I had to crearance some of the tunnel opening around the firewall (but I anticipated that). As you can see the car is sitting a litting lower in the front. A special thanks to John & Chris at J & C Auto Restoration ( www.jcautorestoration.com ) for letting me use there lift and giving me a helping hand.
    « Last Edit: September 21, 2011 - 12:43:51 PM by johns cuda shop »
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #70 on: July 13, 2011 - 07:22:30 PM »
    Cage looks great, I plan on something similar to help the rigidity of the car (uni-bodies!  :swear:) and also make room to properly attach kids seats to the frame. (only stipulation implemented by my Wife  :icon16:)

    What are your plans for the rear seat? Any plans for front harnesses? I've built, in my head, a system that would allow back access but still securely hold shoulder straps. I'd have to really try it to see how I felt about it.
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #71 on: July 13, 2011 - 11:48:44 PM »
    I love it!  You're moving fast! 

    Travis
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #72 on: July 16, 2011 - 04:05:55 PM »
    looking really good and you are moving fast
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #73 on: July 19, 2011 - 07:50:39 PM »
    John,
    What size front tire, wheels and backspace are you running with the AlterKation?
    Thanks, Wes
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    Re: 71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
    « Reply #74 on: July 20, 2011 - 12:47:16 PM »
    Hello, with the Alterkation and the Street Lynx suspension,  I am running a 245 45 17 tire on the front with 17X8 rim 5.72 backspace and 1/4 wheel spacer. The rear is 285 40 18 tire with a 18X10 rim and 7.24 backspace. Overall you want to shoot for 26X9 on the front and 27X11 on the rear. This is the best combination I came up with without modifying the rear tubs. Those rims are bullet wheels with Nitto tires bought directly from American Muscle. Since this is going to be a triple black car ,I figured black wheels would set it off.  :bigsmile:
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