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Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: moparmojo] #788137 09/06/10 06:04 PM 09/06/10 06:04 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Here are some pics of my lip that I made with my tooling no body filler. I will send some of the drivers side for everyone to compare. The drivers side is original. Let me know what you think. 6181046-Pass.JPG (543 downloads)

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788138 09/06/10 06:06 PM 09/06/10 06:06 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	another 6181052-Pass4.JPG (409 downloads)

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788139 09/06/10 06:09 PM 09/06/10 06:09 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	another pic 6181058-Pass3.JPG (401 downloads)

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788140 09/06/10 06:10 PM 09/06/10 06:10 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Check out how those OE spot welds looks. I think these would pass Frank Battleson test. 6181060-Pass2.JPG (415 downloads) Last edited by convertcuda; 09/06/10 06:18 PM.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788141 09/06/10 06:14 PM 09/06/10 06:14 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Now take a look at the original drivers side for a match. 6181065-driv.JPG (388 downloads)

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788142 09/06/10 06:14 PM 09/06/10 06:14 PM
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Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	another one 6181066-driv2.JPG (315 downloads)

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788143 09/06/10 06:33 PM 09/06/10 06:33 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Here's one of the car we just got second at Mopar Nationals. The judges did not even know it was a hardtop. Actually when we told people they didn't even believe us. I guess I am going to have to leave flaws in them so people notice. 6181089-Rob156.JPG (506 downloads)

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788144 09/06/10 08:39 PM 09/06/10 08:39 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 313 Ct, Oxford 340swing enthusiast
340swing enthusiast Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 313 Ct, Oxford	Great job Ken! It looks just like the original. What kind of welder did you use to make the spot welds? i will let you know when I'm ready.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: 340swing] #788145 09/06/10 09:36 PM 09/06/10 09:36 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,927 Columbus, Ohio Chally426 top fuel
Chally426 top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,927 Columbus, Ohio	OK, I'm now interested. How much does this cost to convert the panels Also, whats the rest of the story as far as what will be included in this kit for the whole hard top conversion.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Chally426] #788146 09/06/10 09:42 PM 09/06/10 09:42 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,309 South, FL cudaized top fuel
cudaized top fuel Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 2,309 South, FL	Ken, Nice work! It makes me want to purchase a set. Ola 1970 `cuda340 convertible 4-speed Rallye Red with Red interior cudaized.com 1970-71 Plymouth and Dodge E-Body Convertible Registry ebodyconvertibleregistry.com

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: cudaized] #788147 09/06/10 11:02 PM 09/06/10 11:02 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Thanks OLA Let me know if you ever need a set - This is the one I made for my OE 6-pack rag. I wanted it to be perfect in every detail - even the details you do not see. Ken

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788148 09/06/10 11:03 PM 09/06/10 11:03 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Here's pics of the first one I did. Enjoy 6181767-16.JPG (402 downloads) Last edited by convertcuda; 09/06/10 11:04 PM.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788149 09/06/10 11:06 PM 09/06/10 11:06 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Another detail shot of the craftmansship and detail to spots welds. There is alot going on in this picture 6181774-DSC00118.JPG (353 downloads)

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788150 09/07/10 12:02 AM 09/07/10 12:02 AM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 9 New York R RPSMOPAR member
RPSMOPAR member R Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 9 New York	Ken assisted me with my 1971 Hemi Cuda project. Ken is very professional and is currently helping me with my 1971 Challenger convertible project. It has been a real pleasure to work with Ken and have him as a friend. This car converted from a hard top to a convertible I dare anyone to tell the difference in the body.pot welds and fabrication look identical to factory originals. 6181916-YMCA043.jpg (402 downloads) Last edited by RPSMOPAR; 09/07/10 12:13 AM.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788151 09/07/10 12:09 AM 09/07/10 12:09 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,243 Canada Kam*Kuda master
Kam*Kuda master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,243 Canada	Quote: Here's one of the car we just got second at Mopar Nationals. The judges did not even know it was a hardtop. Actually when we told people they didn't even believe us. I guess I am going to have to leave flaws in them so people notice. Very nicely done. Looks just exactly like the original 1970 Barracuda Convertible 1968 Satellite Street Strip car 1654.5 Mustang 1955 Land Rover

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788152 09/07/10 12:13 AM 09/07/10 12:13 AM
Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 9 New York R RPSMOPAR member
RPSMOPAR member R Joined: Sep 2010 Posts: 9 New York	Ken assisted me with my 1971 Hemi Cuda project. Ken is very professional and is currently helping me with my 1971 Challenger convertible project. It has been a real pleasure to work with Ken and have him as a friend. 6181936-YMCA043.jpg (598 downloads)

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788153 09/07/10 03:37 AM 09/07/10 03:37 AM
Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 636 California S sixpaktoogo mopar
sixpaktoogo mopar S Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 636 California	Quote: Here's one of the car we just got second at Mopar Nationals. The judges did not even know it was a hardtop. Actually when we told people they didn't even believe us. I guess I am going to have to leave flaws in them so people notice. What do you do regarding the bracing the factory spot welded inside the rockers?

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: sixpaktoogo] #788154 09/07/10 08:36 AM 09/07/10 08:36 AM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Plugs welds the greatest strength. Then go over with a spot welder to make them appear like spot welds.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788155 09/07/10 08:53 AM 09/07/10 08:53 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,854 Georgetown Ontario Canada anlauto I Live Here
anlauto I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 11,854 Georgetown Ontario Canada	When you guys are converting a hardtop into a convertible what do you do to strengthen the rockers? and what about the windshield frame? I would think making the 1/4 panels would be the easy part *CHECK OUT MY NEW WEB SITE !*

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: anlauto] #788156 09/07/10 08:58 AM 09/07/10 08:58 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,448 It's a dry heat gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,448 It's a dry heat	Isn't the windshield frame laid back more compared to a hardtop ? using original convertible top frames I assume ?

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