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Re: North Country 74 Cuda
« Reply #75 on: May 05, 2012 - 02:58:07 PM »
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Re: North Country 74 Cuda
« Reply #76 on: May 10, 2012 - 10:36:47 PM »
WOW! It's really coming along nicely! :2thumbs:
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
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"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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North Country 74 Cuda
« Reply #77 on: October 30, 2012 - 10:49:03 PM »
So I am still alive. 

I have had a busy summer.  (Not so much on the cuda).  I got going again last week as the garage is my escape all winter. 

Filled the quarter to cab seams. Gave the cab a coat of primer. Now working on the hood. Lots of little dings on the hood. Also the hood was dropped on the back corners. So this piece has been a lot of work. Will put up pics Tommorow.
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Re: North Country 74 Cuda
« Reply #78 on: November 12, 2012 - 11:24:29 PM »
All panels on and first coat of primer.

Now to sand and align.

Test fit repaired grill.
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Re: North Country 74 Cuda
« Reply #79 on: November 13, 2012 - 09:32:47 PM »
Repair of Grill.

Was in tough shape, I tried to fix it.   Turned out ok.
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« Reply #80 on: November 25, 2012 - 10:57:17 PM »
 Started repairing broken slats in the grill.  Made a "jig" to lay the plastic weld into. Placed the material. Let it cure overnight. Then filed, and sanded it to size. Have a few spots to fill a little bit.

One done four more to go.
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« Reply #81 on: December 03, 2012 - 09:57:37 PM »
I have the diagonal slats built. Just need to fill a few imperfections and then prime.
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« Reply #82 on: December 09, 2012 - 06:29:20 PM »
Spent the day wet sanding the car.
I am going to wipe it dry then spray a high solid primer on it.
Then start all over again with the sanding. I see a lot of straight but there a few small areas to straighten out.
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Re: North Country 74 Cuda
« Reply #83 on: December 09, 2012 - 06:37:51 PM »
Great job so far on the grille.  It's amazing how fragile those things are.

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« Reply #84 on: December 11, 2012 - 12:24:48 AM »
After 3 coats of high solid primer
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« Reply #85 on: December 11, 2012 - 12:26:16 AM »
And then it was block sanded
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« Reply #86 on: December 11, 2012 - 12:27:55 AM »
Grill after the repairs.  It now resides in the house.  Almost ready for paint
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Re: North Country 74 Cuda
« Reply #87 on: December 14, 2012 - 09:19:10 PM »
Just sitting back today looking at what I have done in a little over a year. Would be suprising to see what I could have done if I were serious.. I spent no time on it all warm summer months.

Love to see everyone elses work, Motivational content.
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Re: North Country 74 Cuda
« Reply #88 on: December 14, 2012 - 11:17:46 PM »
What you have done looks really great! I worked on mine in spurts too would sit for weeks , then 1 or 2 full days working would get tons of stuff done then take me weeks to get motivated again.
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Re: North Country 74 Cuda
« Reply #89 on: December 15, 2012 - 07:36:27 PM »
I have been watching your progress from the start, awesome work! Are you a body man by trade? Almost time to take those hideous rear wheels off that nice car...John.