SPY PHOTO - 1970 PLYMOUTH 4 DOOR CUDA!!

[AARuFAST]

Here are some rough preliminary drawings for the design of the car.  It will NOT have a Shaker Hood as in the sketch.  We plan on using a Rally Hood and a Luggage Rack on the Trunk.


 Question?
Will it be a 4 dr sedan or a 4 dr hardtop?
The drawing shows a HT and sedan.. The actual photo on the first posting shows sedan, frame around driver dr window.
Like the HT look. 

[RCCDrew]

The weird thing about this project is we did not have a vehicle to start with!  Everything is being obtained piece by piece and then assembled.  BS41HOB100000 is the VIN number.

This makes me feel much better. People usually wish to turn 4 doors into 2 doors, lol.

[ragtopdodge]

Oh my, a real 340 'Cuda is being transformed???   


I think a four-door --> two-door conversion of a 2011+ Charger would be pretty cool.




 ALready been done on the '06-'10s:

[1970 RT Challenger 1970]

Will the '70 4 Door Cuda have a 426 Hemi under the hood and a 426 Hemi in the Back Seat? 

The "852" Hemi Cuda!

[cobra_4]

Awesome build!! Recreations of one-of concept cars(even ones with 4-doors) are super cool.

[TinCuda]

Ok, so why?   I think what you are doing looks like a lot of fun but other than that... Why?

Are you planning to use the car to showcase your ability,  sell it for profit, or just for person use?

I will also accept "because I have the money and I want to ".


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Not "WHY" but..........WHAT IF?  We have been involved with Custom Restorations, Driver Car Restorations and OE Restorations!  You can only go to the same watering hole so many times before it becomes redundant.  It is time to do something that has never been done before!  We are going to manufacture a car that was a concept idea but never available for the public to see up close and personal.  Every vehicle manufacturer actually made 4 door prototype versions of their Performance vehicles.  The 64 Mustang, 1967 Camaro, AMC Javelin and others.  They never made it into production but were intriguing to say the least. This Cuda will look like it was manufactured by Chrysler with all the Factory details if it had been mass produced and released to the public.  What If........!  Here is a link on the 4 door 65 Mustang that (also) never made it to production.

http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2008/10/23/so-ford-did-consider-a-mustang-station-wagon-among-other-body-styles/

[TinCuda]

Hi,
None of the above!  I heard that one had been built as a prototype back in the day and thought it would be interesting to reconstruct it.  I can't wait to see 4 people exit a 1970 Cuda at the exact same time!

Ok, I'm cool with that.


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[joelson6]

this is too cool 



personally, i would've tried a Cuda-camino  or better yet a Cuda Hearse with matching flower car 

[Super Blue 72]

Hey ECS, just curious, since the E-body firewall is similar to a B-body firewall, were there any thoughts contemplating using a B-body base for the construction of this car? 

[MOPAR FANATIC]

That is pretty cool.

Can't wait to follow the progress.


I think I actually like the station wagon look for the car. 

What's wrong with the 4x4 chassis?

  A '71 Billboard car,what a waste IMO............. WOULD LOVE TO GET THAT CAR AND TURN IT BACK. 

['Cuda Hunter]

I'd have to drive it for a while first. 
 

[spamtank]

I would like to get some input from those who are following this thread.  Should we incorporate as many NOS parts in the project as possible or should we make this car a rolling testimonial for the new parts that Manufacturers are producing?  There are some really nice pieces that are currently being offered and developed by the MOPAR Industry!  This 4 door is obviously not a Factory built OE vehicle, so does it matter on things like original Tires, Interior Materials, Wiring Harnesses, etc......? Your thoughts and ideas are appreciated!
 

While I think this is a unique and interesting project, I would rather see NOS parts end up on original cars.  That's said, it's your project, so ultimately you get to decide what parts you source and use.  I think a combination of new and old technology would be perfectly fine. 

 

[AARuFAST]

Some of you know that ECS is involved with building . a "ONE of a KIND" Plymouth Concept Vehicle that involves both Chrysler and the DMV. We are assembling an OE type Four Door 1970 Plymouth Cuda  The concept was taken from the ONLY red vehicle that was actually built (and later destroyed) by Chrysler in 1969.  We will be covering the process and hope that everyone will join in the pictorial journey as things progress.  The vehicle will hopefully be displayed at the 2013 SEMA show and be the only one in the World of its kind.  Here is a teaser of what's to come.  Enjoy!


Body Parts Clamped & Tack Welded Together - Incomplete

 What ever changes u make install a modern steering and suspension.

[TinCuda]

My vote is for new reproduction parts.   Leave the original parts for those that might want to use them to make their car.  Whatever, you know what I mean.


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['Cuda Hunter]

reproduction.  As much of that as possible.

Can't wait for some pics!!!