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Re: B/E & A Restoration Parts Inc. - CUDA BUILD
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06/15/09 01:28 PM
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So Mike where is that chair you said you take naps in? Don't see it in the pic! Nice car by the way! Sorry I didn't make the trip to the party! Corey (Hartford's Best Paint and Body) we bought those parts for that 68 charger Quote:
This post is kind of a continuation of the B/E & A party post from the General Section. As always, it was a freaking blast!! The quality of people and cars that come here is amazing. My family and myself are very blessed and honored to be able to open our doors to all our MOPAR friends that come, my friend Dan Pausch come all the way from Vegas to be here. I could do this every weekend, no kidding.
Congratulations go out to Tommy for winning the car show with his stunning red 72 340 Duster, that’s two years in a row. Tommy, you have $500 on account here at B/E & A when you get started on that Coronet project you have.
I’m not going to single out everyone, but, special thanks goes out to Gian (John) for making the 5 hour trip down from Michigan in his amazing 71 383 triple black Challenger and breaking bread with my family at my home on Friday night and allowing me to keep his car in my shop until Sunday Morning.
Any way, we started the Cuda build Monday afternoon, starting from the body on a cradle and all the finished sheet metal scattered all over the shop floor. I wanted to see just how much of the assembly work could be finished before the party started Saturday morning. So here’s what we accomplished in a mere 4-1/2 days.
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Re: B/E & A Restoration Parts Inc. - CUDA BUILD
[Re: HEMICUDA]
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07/10/09 11:01 PM
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It has taken me over a year and I am not to the point where yours is in the first picture! The engine and transmission is still in it.
As a former TV repairman whose set was always on the blink, I know how tough it is to finally get a personal project going. I think it is great that after all the work you have done for others to get a chance to do one for yourself. Congratulations.
My Cuda is the oh not so rare B-3 and I thought B-5 was the best blue. I am not sure now.
I am sure you will keep us up to date on this one and keep us motivated to keep at our own projects.
Craig
2014 Ram 1500 Laramie, 73 Cuda
Previous mopars: 62 Valiant, 65 Fury III, 68 Fury III, 72 Satellite, 74 Satellite, 89 Acclaim, 98 Caravan, 2003 Durango
Only previous Non-Mopar: Schwinn Tornado
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Re: B/E & A Restoration Parts Inc. - CUDA BUILD "UPDATE"
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07/24/09 10:14 AM
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Well? Been dragging my feet since the party. We finished welding up the exhaust Tuesday, pipes, mufflers and resonators from Dales Cuda Shop not welded. If you want your exhaust to fit perfect without any drama, hang it and weld it yourself. Had the front end aligned by my buddy that owns a tire shop across the street yesterday. Last thing to do is put the glass in which will allow me to finish the interior, a Saturday job. Looked out the office door this morning and got the itch to take the car for a ride so I ran down to Nick’s place (Compuflow) to show off the engine he did the machine work on, should have worn my goggles. I’ve never owned a small block but I can tell you they are a pleasure to drive, much more street able when you get older than a ground pounding big block. Gus, my 4-speed box shifts flawlessly, you did good thank you. Thx to Jules and Jim Ridge for the wiper motor, blower motor, starter and alternator. Also, special thx to Dave Walden for the correct complete sticker kit for the car, his anal retentiveness goes very well with mine. Can’t wait to get his date coded glass installed. So, there you have it, number 5 for the stable and actively looking for a 4-speed AAR for the next project. Michael C. Ross – Owner B/E & A Restoration Parts, Inc. www.beaparts.com330-725-3990
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Re: B/E & A Restoration Parts Inc. - CUDA BUILD "UPDATE"
[Re: HEMICUDA]
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07/24/09 11:32 AM
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Hi Mike, Wow,nice 340 Cuda you have there  Where did you get all the parts,OH that's right  Bob
Mom & Dad let me buy a brand new 70 Challenger R/T 440 Six-Pack Super Trac Pack when I was 17
(Robert what is a 440 Six-Pack)
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Re: B/E & A Restoration Parts Inc. - CUDA BUILD "UPDATE"
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07/24/09 03:02 PM
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Pics DO NOT do this car justice. The color in person is gorgeous. FINALLY!!! Quote:
and actively looking for a 4-speed AAR for the next project.
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Re: B/E & A Restoration Parts Inc. - CUDA BUILD "UPDATE"
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07/24/09 04:00 PM
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 VERY nice addition Mike
 
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Re: B/E & A Restoration Parts Inc. - CUDA BUILD "UPDATE"
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07/24/09 04:57 PM
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Very nice Mike !!!
TroyHouston Mopar Connection Club'69 Charger Daytona 440 - auto - 4.10 Dana (now with 426 hemi) '69 Charger 500 440 - 4speed - 3.54 Dana '70 Road Runner 383 - 4speed - a/c (now with 440)
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Re: B/E & A Restoration Parts Inc. - CUDA BUILD "UPDATE"
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07/24/09 07:32 PM
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Boy those black steelies along with the scoop and billboard really compliment that color. Looks like it really means business. Cool ride Mike
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Re: B/E & A Restoration Parts Inc. - CUDA BUILD "UPDATE"
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07/25/09 02:58 AM
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Mike, Fantastic job on the car. Sorry I never got a chance to get back to see you out at Carlisle but ran into some issues that needed to be resolved and of course that effected my money supply which seemed to burn up quite fast. Don't ya just love unexpected problems? Wheels are supposed to "wobble" right? 
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