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    Offline MizzouRT

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    First modern "Cuda" that I actually like
    « on: July 09, 2012 - 02:16:23 PM »
    There have been many "makeovers" from modern Challenger to Cuda but they always looked so wrong to me.  Here is the first Cuda conversion that I like.  They have the body lines right with the straight crease-line down the side and the arched quarterpanel top line.  I would add the hemi hockey stick stripe and go with split-style dual exhaust rather than the center exhaust they have.  But the body lines are spot on.  Note the 70-style power window controls and door handles inside & out...



    For more pix and write up on the car, here is link to source:

    http://www.challengertalk.com/forums/f51/spotted-modern-hemi-cuda-pic-heavy-81533/


    « Last Edit: July 10, 2012 - 12:24:24 AM by MizzouRT »
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: First modern "Cuda" that I actually like
    « Reply #1 on: July 09, 2012 - 02:22:03 PM »
    VERY nice!  :clapping: :2thumbs:  :drool:   The only thing I would have changed would be the mirrors on the doors....they look a little to big to me?
    Outstanding job/workmanship on that one for sure! :grinyes:
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    Brad
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: First modern "Cuda" that I actually like
    « Reply #2 on: July 09, 2012 - 02:36:06 PM »
    Very nice work, the wheels weren't the best choice (imo)..but it looks very nice.
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    Re: First modern "Cuda" that I actually like
    « Reply #3 on: July 09, 2012 - 02:50:10 PM »
    Interesting - rear seat delete, and some pretty hefty body work in the rear there.  As others stated at the link above I'm not fond of the huge, single exhaust exit.

    But the workmanship looks pretty nice.  Would be nicer if it had a 6-speed though!
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    Offline grimmey71

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    Re: First modern "Cuda" that I actually like
    « Reply #4 on: July 09, 2012 - 08:53:05 PM »
    This would seriously make me consider buying a new one. Like everyone else not huge fan of the rear or the front lower spoiler but this is still a beautiful car
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: First modern "Cuda" that I actually like
    « Reply #5 on: July 09, 2012 - 09:27:22 PM »
     This cuda and the new Challenger ACR would be tops on my list!  :drool:
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    Offline Super Blue 72

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    Re: First modern "Cuda" that I actually like
    « Reply #6 on: July 09, 2012 - 10:05:58 PM »
    Wow!  That is a really cool Cuda!  It doesn't llok like a new Challenger and it actually looks like an older Cuda!  Nice!
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: First modern "Cuda" that I actually like
    « Reply #7 on: July 11, 2012 - 08:54:43 AM »
    that is crazy !! The back window is the 70 , door panels modified , there is a ton of work into that  :2thumbs:
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    Offline burnt orange

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    Re: First modern "Cuda" that I actually like
    « Reply #8 on: July 11, 2012 - 05:04:20 PM »
    Does anybody know what BC car show this was at?  Is it a BC car?

    I absolutely love it!  What a great job.
    A few changes to the front and rear fascias and throw a vinyl roof on it and it would get people scratching their heads!
    It would be interesting to see it parked next to an original, the comparison would be fascinating.
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    Offline MizzouRT

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    Re: First modern "Cuda" that I actually like
    « Reply #9 on: July 11, 2012 - 05:53:36 PM »
    Quote from: Chryco Psycho on July 11, 2012 - 08:54:43 AM
    that is crazy !! The back window is the 70 , door panels modified , there is a ton of work into that  :2thumbs:

    Good catch, I hadn't noticed the back window.  The B pillar is gone entirely, and seems like the wheelbase has been shortened also which would open up the possibility of using Cuda doors, roof, and at least top of quarters all modified to work on the much taller LC platform?
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    Offline Mopar Thunder

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    Re: First modern "Cuda" that I actually like
    « Reply #10 on: July 11, 2012 - 09:21:21 PM »
    That is really nice! I'd buy that in a heart beat.  :cheers:  The lines on it are too nice.
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    Re: First modern "Cuda" that I actually like
    « Reply #11 on: July 17, 2012 - 08:29:15 PM »
    cool :bigsmile:
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    Offline msbaugh

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    Re: First modern "Cuda" that I actually like
    « Reply #12 on: July 17, 2012 - 09:18:51 PM »
    http://www.google.com/search?q=plymouth+cuda+concept&hl=en&safe=off&client=safari&prmd=imvns&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=Uw4GUKylG6iI2gXvwbC9BQ&ved=0CEkQsAQ&biw=320&bih=416#i=14

    What about this one? Similar to the one above! Apparently the company that made this concept is the same company that made the original challenger concept that's in production now :)
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