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Offline rattlesnake

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All I need is some order!
« on: April 15, 2013 - 04:52:46 PM »
Finally have my 70 Cuda back from paint. I have the K-member and all suspension out for repaint and rebuild. When reassembling what order should I reassemble. The car is getting new brake lines, and master cylinder and booster as well as a brand new front end, wiring, motor etc. Should I do the master cylinder and brake lines first then motor, then wiring. I just dont want to be fighting the assembly process or get stuck saying "wow it would have been easier to put that on first" any help is appreciated.
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Offline drewcrane

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Re: All I need is some order!
« Reply #1 on: April 15, 2013 - 08:26:49 PM »
Yea I am in the middle of assembly right now on a 71 cuda ,after I got it all done as far as primer,seam sealer,and undercoat, and still on the rotisserie I installed the brake, and fuel lines,suspension ,then took it off the rotisserie  ,then engine and the wireing ...that is as far as I have gotten today anyway.....good luck I know what you are about to get in to :2thumbs:

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Re: All I need is some order!
« Reply #2 on: April 16, 2013 - 11:08:38 AM »
I generaly work from the bottom up so all  fuel lines brakes lines & tank go in first followed by rear suspension , then you can mount pedals engine wiring & heater box , speedo cable etc while you can stand in the engine bay  & install the K frame with engine & trans , then Dash etc can go inside , make sure all the firewall insulation goes in before the dash & wiring & heater box

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Re: All I need is some order!
« Reply #3 on: April 16, 2013 - 03:30:32 PM »
It all depends on what components you have done and ready to go.  As far as the interior is concerned, start with the firewall/under dash insulation. Then install the heater box and e-brake mechanism. Get the tail light electrical harness installed as well as the dome light harness. Install the headliner, sun visors and rearview mirror. Install the brake and gas pedals.  Assemble the complete dash assembly and install it as one unit.  Once the dash is in you can install the A-pillar trim.  Once the A-pillar trim is on, you can install the metal interior trim.

Install the brake/fuel lines early on. That goes for the gas tank too.  The fuel filler kneck on a Challenger needs to be installed before the tank...not sure about a Cuda. Get everything bolted to the firewall...booster/master, wiring harnesses, prop valve, wiper motor, ECU and voltages regulator.  It's very easy to install these items while standing in the engine comp. without the engine inplace.

The front spring hangers for the leaf springs need to be installed on the springs before they bolt to the car.  Have both springs hanging by the front hangers.  Set the rear end on the springs and lift the assembly inplace while hooking up the shackles.  Then hook up the shock brackets and u-bolts.

Install the UCA's to the body...do not tighten cam bolts.  Install the rest of the suspension and steering box onto the K-member.  Bolt the engine and trans together and bolt them to the K-member.  Then dress out the engine/trans with all the brackets, wiring, small components and linkages.  Raise the front of the car up with a cherry picker and install they entire assembly from below.  Hook up the torsion bars and UCA's. 

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Re: All I need is some order!
« Reply #4 on: April 18, 2013 - 07:45:53 AM »
Thanks to guys for all yor help. These website and the members have been invaluable to me and my car.

Ray
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Re: All I need is some order!
« Reply #5 on: April 18, 2013 - 09:09:01 AM »
Glad to help  :2thumbs:

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