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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: I finally got some color on the '74
    « Reply #45 on: November 26, 2011 - 08:02:31 PM »
    Definite improvement!!  Looks great!  Keep up the good work.  :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.

    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.


    Offline joelson6

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    Re: I finally got some color on the '74
    « Reply #46 on: November 28, 2011 - 09:36:02 PM »
    i'm definitely trying to take advantage of the warm weather around here. i got some more cleanup and paint done over the weekend.

    i'll have some more pics hopefully by the end of the week
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    Offline burdar

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    Re: I finally got some color on the '74
    « Reply #47 on: November 29, 2011 - 09:48:47 AM »
    Hey Greg

    Man that color is bright!  It needed the vinyl top to break up some of that color.  Are you putting any other stripes on it?  What did you tell me you were working on after you got the green car done?  Was is a 57 or 58 Fury maybe?  How's that car coming?
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    Offline fantum

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    Re: I finally got some color on the '74
    « Reply #48 on: November 29, 2011 - 12:29:47 PM »
     :iagree:   What about a black rump stripe.  I think that would really pop on the Petty Blue.
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    Offline johns cuda shop

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    Re: I finally got some color on the '74
    « Reply #49 on: November 29, 2011 - 07:26:26 PM »
    Just checked out your thread, looks great!!!!
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    Offline joelson6

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    Re: I finally got some color on the '74
    « Reply #50 on: November 30, 2011 - 11:08:30 PM »
    yea Darren, i'm gonna do a stripe but it gonna be a T/A stripe, without the T/A in it. it's been a hard stripe
    to locate, but i haven't been trying super hard to find one yet. no 340 six pack either, just the stripe. the
    vinyl top helped out A LOT, it broke up all that blue.

    i did start on the '58. but that got derailed temporarily. the '74 Challenger (blue one) was suppose to be just
    some quick body work and paint, but we all know how that goes  :roflsmiley: and on top of that i've had
    issues with my father so things haven't progressed as fast as i'd like. i did get 1/2 the disc brake conversion
    on the '58, gotta finish that up too. i'll tell you this, working on those cars is completely different than working
    on the 60's and 70's cars. here's a couple pics. (not to hijack my own thread)  :rofl:


    oh and thanks guys for all the nice comments!








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    Offline GranCuda1970

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    Re: I finally got some color on the '74
    « Reply #51 on: November 30, 2011 - 11:57:54 PM »
    Love the 58!!
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: I finally got some color on the '74
    « Reply #52 on: December 02, 2011 - 07:50:18 PM »
    Quote from: GranCuda1970 on November 30, 2011 - 11:57:54 PM
    Love the 58!!

     :iagree: :drool:  more pictures and details please!  :clapping:
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    Brad
    1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
    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

    Offline joelson6

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    Re: I finally got some color on the '74
    « Reply #53 on: February 19, 2012 - 10:27:50 PM »
    well guys, it's been a while but i finally got the motor back in the car today.




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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: I finally got some color on the '74
    « Reply #54 on: February 20, 2012 - 05:26:14 PM »
    Very nice!! :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.

    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.

    Offline joelson6

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    Re: I finally got some color on the '74
    « Reply #55 on: March 01, 2012 - 09:23:56 AM »
    i got the starter in last night

    i had to remove the header from underneath, pull the steering column,  drop the centerlink,
    put the starter in place sideways, put the header back in and bolt everything back together.

    thanks Lakewood bellhousing  :pullinghair:
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: I finally got some color on the '74
    « Reply #56 on: March 01, 2012 - 10:48:46 AM »
    Yep starters and headers....ain't it great!  :icon16:   Hey post up some more pictures of the 58! when you get further along! :drool:
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    Brad
    1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
    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

    Offline jimynick

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    Re: I finally got some color on the '74
    « Reply #57 on: March 01, 2012 - 09:53:12 PM »
    Quote from: brads70 on March 01, 2012 - 10:48:46 AM
    Yep starters and headers....ain't it great!  :icon16:   Hey post up some more pictures of the 58! when you get further along! :drool:
     :iagree:  My first car was a 58 2dr HT Dodge and I have fond memories of it. I see you've got tailamps, how's your grille? Ian
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    Offline joelson6

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    Re: I finally got some color on the '74
    « Reply #58 on: March 02, 2012 - 09:07:10 AM »
    the '58 was the car that was suppose to be in the garage this winter. but time other things didn't allow it.

    i've been trying to get the '74 back together so i can start working on the '58 but i have a '72 vette conv. that i'm replacing the rear on. that job is for $ $ $ $
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    Offline joelson6

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    Re: I finally got some color on the '74
    « Reply #59 on: March 13, 2012 - 11:13:23 PM »
    i'm getting so close i can almost smell it  :lol:

    i had to reposition the distributor and move the wires on the cap. these new valve covers are taller
    than the old ones and got in the way of #1, 2, 7, and the coil wire.

    stupid sideways distributor  :swear:  :rofl:




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