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Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
« Reply #165 on: September 17, 2013 - 01:46:48 AM »

After my trek though the Normandin Mopar show I took a peek at my project.

Still waiting....

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Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
« Reply #166 on: September 17, 2013 - 01:48:03 AM »

But I did have time to put a nice carb and K&N filter on her, looking really good now!  :woohoo:
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Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
« Reply #167 on: September 17, 2013 - 07:41:54 AM »
looks sweet, but I don`t think it will clear the rallye hood  :clueless:
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Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
« Reply #168 on: September 18, 2013 - 02:21:17 AM »

Yeah dutch I was looking at that last nite and could have swore I ordered the 3" filter but it looks closer to 4".

The upside is I can use this filter on my other car and get a lower one to ensure it fits!!! On another good note, I stopped by the shop and I'll have her back in 2 Fridays from now!!!

I can't wait! :droolingbounce:

Baby come back!!!!!
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Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
« Reply #169 on: October 10, 2013 - 06:29:52 PM »

Very Cool, it finally showed up but had one problem.

Thanks ChallengerGary for setting me up with the Champion 4 row radiator!
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Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
« Reply #170 on: October 10, 2013 - 06:30:35 PM »

The one small problem which I believe I corrected.
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Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
« Reply #171 on: October 10, 2013 - 07:40:52 PM »
Looking great1 You will be tearing up the streets in no time!  :burnout:
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Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
« Reply #172 on: October 10, 2013 - 08:41:29 PM »
Hey Brad

I've been meaning to ask where you got your rubber mounting brackets for your aluminum radiator?
Hopefully there were not a pain to find.

Found it, at Lowes but you have some interesting top and bottom mounts. I really want to stay away from introducing electrolosis into my coolant.

Thanks,
Bryan

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Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
« Reply #173 on: October 23, 2013 - 10:56:18 PM »
Hey Brad

I've been meaning to ask where you got your rubber mounting brackets for your aluminum radiator?
Hopefully there were not a pain to find.

Found it, at Lowes but you have some interesting top and bottom mounts. I really want to stay away from introducing electrolosis into my coolant.

Thanks,
Bryan


The bottom mounts are stock rubber oval rings that hold rads in on the bottoms? that I found in the junk yard off various cars/trucks? The tops I used "well nuts" and made the bracket I pop riveted onto the rad.





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Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

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 My handling upgrade post
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Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
« Reply #174 on: October 24, 2013 - 12:32:40 PM »

Thanks Brad!

I just found those well nuts yesterday so I'll give them a try. I also like your bottom and top mounts which I will try and find.

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Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
« Reply #175 on: November 09, 2013 - 01:19:41 PM »

I have to give a HUGE THANK YOU to Bob and Owen for coming out and helping me finally get the motor in the car. It was such a long time coming I almost shed a tear in pure joy. Guys I'll take you out for the nicest dinner of your choice.

Now onto the wonderful progress that was made yesterday in amazing technicolor!!!
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Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
« Reply #176 on: November 09, 2013 - 01:23:50 PM »

Under she goes!!!

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Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
« Reply #177 on: November 09, 2013 - 01:24:46 PM »

Side view of the action!!! :wow:
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Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
« Reply #178 on: November 09, 2013 - 01:25:56 PM »

Car coming down, what a tight squeeze but doable.  :working:
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Re: 1970 Cuda resurrection
« Reply #179 on: November 09, 2013 - 01:26:47 PM »
Motor is almost in... :popcorn:
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