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Re: Twin Turbo Cuda
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05/04/12 01:00 AM
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Wow, thanks a lot for the explanation. I read through it a few times and spent some time really studying the pictures and it's starting to make sense. For the upper part of the Corvette suspension, you really only have to locate where those two bolts go so it looks like a plate is all that's needed. The vertical steel tubing that connects to the upper plate and then curves down would be the wheel center line, yes? The lower control arm location looks to take a bit more work but seems pretty straight forward. I didn't know what some of those other points on your jig were before but now see that they are the bolt locations for the rack and other parts.
I guess it's really important for the Corvette suspension to be in a neutral position before you start (neither suspended or compressed. How do you find out what the suspension angles should be at rest? Are they listed in a manual somewhere or do you crawl under a good Corvette and measure them?
Last edited by Bones; 05/04/12 01:14 AM.
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Re: Twin Turbo Cuda
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05/04/12 12:10 PM
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Yep your right. Just bolt a plate to locate the upper control arm holes and the down bar is the wheel centerline. You need to measure control arm angle on a stock vehicle or at the very least keep the lower control arm level or slightly up. Your other issues will be fabbing brackets for coil overs (I doubt you'll use the transverse spring) and probably lowering the rack for oil pan clearance without affecting geometry. You can make them or buy them. http://www.streetrodgarage.com/c4vettesuspension.aspxThanks, Craig
Craig Scholl CJD Automotive, LLC Jacksonville, FL www.CJDAUTOMOTIVE.com904-400-1802 "I own a Mopar. I already know it won't be in stock, won't ship tomorrow, and won't fit without modification"
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Re: Twin Turbo Cuda
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05/17/12 04:59 PM
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Any progress?
Nothing to mention. Shops been real busy. Working on everything but mine, but somethings got to pay for it!
Trust me, I'm as anxious as anyone to get this thing back together!! Going to actually take a Saturday this week and work on it.
You know when I was young, It seemed I had all the time in the world to work on my stuff, just no money. Now that I'm older and can afford it, I don't have the time. That just sucks.
Craig Scholl CJD Automotive, LLC Jacksonville, FL www.CJDAUTOMOTIVE.com904-400-1802 "I own a Mopar. I already know it won't be in stock, won't ship tomorrow, and won't fit without modification"
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Re: Twin Turbo Cuda
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06/19/12 01:10 PM
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Craig Scholl CJD Automotive, LLC Jacksonville, FL www.CJDAUTOMOTIVE.com904-400-1802 "I own a Mopar. I already know it won't be in stock, won't ship tomorrow, and won't fit without modification"
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Re: Twin Turbo Cuda
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07/05/12 11:08 AM
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any more info.. 
Shop has been super busy. Paying customers come first (mine just cost money!). Making progress, just slow. I'm hoping to have this thing painted in the next month. At some point I'm going to "close" for a vacation and put in some serious hours.
I appreciate the interest and please keep prodding me for progress. Sometimes the last thing I feel like is working on Sunday, but that's what it's going to take to get it done!
Craig Scholl CJD Automotive, LLC Jacksonville, FL www.CJDAUTOMOTIVE.com904-400-1802 "I own a Mopar. I already know it won't be in stock, won't ship tomorrow, and won't fit without modification"
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Re: Twin Turbo Cuda
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08/02/12 04:09 PM
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Sweet build. I can relate. Building a twin turbo 70' Challenger myself. Here is mine.
1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute
1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack
1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi
1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL
1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383
1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440
1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4
2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4
2012 Challenger R/T Classic.
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Re: Twin Turbo Cuda
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08/04/12 10:47 PM
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It is about time for an update on this AWESOME build. 
I know, I know. Car is ready and heading to the booth in about two weeks. I got stalled with customer cars. Building a '70 Roadrunner using EVERYTHING from a '07 SRT8. Just started fab and hope to finish it off in 4 weeks. I don't have to do any body or paint (whewwhoo!!), just mechanical, fab, and electric. I'll start a separate thread for it next week.
I'm working the 'Cuda to paint at the same time. When the RoadRunner is finished I'm planning to knock out my '37 Plymouth truck with a late Hemi and modern suspension, and by that time the paint should be fully cured/wetsanded/buffed. Then the reassembly starts. Not doing any paint and body on my '37 Plymouth at this time, just want to get it driving!
Trust me, when the time comes to put it together, you'll be sick of me posting updates!
Speaking of posting, lets see more of that TT Challenger.
Craig Scholl CJD Automotive, LLC Jacksonville, FL www.CJDAUTOMOTIVE.com904-400-1802 "I own a Mopar. I already know it won't be in stock, won't ship tomorrow, and won't fit without modification"
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Re: Twin Turbo Cuda
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08/09/12 08:47 PM
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It is about time for an update on this AWESOME build.
I know, I know. Car is ready and heading to the booth in about two weeks. I got stalled with customer cars. Building a '70 Roadrunner using EVERYTHING from a '07 SRT8. Just started fab and hope to finish it off in 4 weeks. I don't have to do any body or paint (whewwhoo!!), just mechanical, fab, and electric. I'll start a separate thread for it next week.
I'm working the 'Cuda to paint at the same time. When the RoadRunner is finished I'm planning to knock out my '37 Plymouth truck with a late Hemi and modern suspension, and by that time the paint should be fully cured/wetsanded/buffed. Then the reassembly starts. Not doing any paint and body on my '37 Plymouth at this time, just want to get it driving!
Trust me, when the time comes to put it together, you'll be sick of me posting updates!
Speaking of posting, lets see more of that TT Challenger.
I have a post of the progress in the race section titled "coming to strip near you, 25.5 (70) Challenger". I didn't think about putting it here since it is more of a race car than a street car.
1963 Belvedere 440 Max Wedge Tribute
1970 Charger R/T S.E. 440 Six Pack
1970 Challenger R/T, 528 Hemi
1970 Charger 500 S.E. 440 4 BBL
1970 Plymouth Road Runner 383
1974 Chrysler New Yorker 440
1996 2500 RAM 488 V-10 4X4
2004 3500 Dually Cummins 4x4
2012 Challenger R/T Classic.
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Re: Twin Turbo Cuda
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10/10/12 06:32 PM
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Update please 
Still over at the paint shop. Matt has started, but not yet done. Gonna let it sit over their and cure good, and then cut and buff it before I go get it. It's safer over their until I get done welding and grinding here!
Don't believe that Overhaulin' crap about color sanding and buffing the next day. Really needs 30 days to cure.
Craig Scholl CJD Automotive, LLC Jacksonville, FL www.CJDAUTOMOTIVE.com904-400-1802 "I own a Mopar. I already know it won't be in stock, won't ship tomorrow, and won't fit without modification"
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Re: Twin Turbo Cuda
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10/22/12 05:34 PM
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wow-the effort in the bodywork is outstanding-i`m doing simular for a friends 67 fastback stang and just can`t beleive how good your welding is on all the gaps-really good!! i`ll keep an eye on this page-keep up the great work.
all the best
frank.
Thanks Frank,
Been more than once that I didn't think it was worth it!!
Craig Scholl CJD Automotive, LLC Jacksonville, FL www.CJDAUTOMOTIVE.com904-400-1802 "I own a Mopar. I already know it won't be in stock, won't ship tomorrow, and won't fit without modification"
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Re: Twin Turbo Cuda
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11/07/12 05:02 PM
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Paint tease.... 
Craig Scholl CJD Automotive, LLC Jacksonville, FL www.CJDAUTOMOTIVE.com904-400-1802 "I own a Mopar. I already know it won't be in stock, won't ship tomorrow, and won't fit without modification"
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