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70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels #788117 08/30/10 01:01 PM 08/30/10 01:01 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,051 Connecticut jeff968 OP master
jeff968 OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,051 Connecticut	So, it looks like they don't offer repo 70 'Cuda quarter panels? What is the bext way to replace them? Buy the full quarters and cut to match? Thanks 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: jeff968] #788118 08/30/10 02:27 PM 08/30/10 02:27 PM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 15,995 RI Deep in the rust belt chargervert I Live Here
chargervert I Live Here Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 15,995 RI Deep in the rust belt	Hey Jeff,Thats what i'm doing on my wifes Challenger convertible. I had a pair of NOS Challenger rear quarter panels. When Goodmark started reproducing the full OEM style hardtop rear quarter panels,I offered to let them template my convertible Challenger panels,they declined,saying there wasn't enough market for them. So I cut down the repro hardtop panels to repair her car. 70 Charger R/T SE 472 Hemi 70 Charger R/T convertible 70 Charger R/T V Code Sixpack 69 Charger R/T SE Sunroofcar 68 Charger 383 68 Charger 318 71 Charger R/T 70 Challenger convertible 71 Challenger convertible 71 Cuda 340 09 Challenger R/T Classic

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: jeff968] #788119 08/30/10 09:04 PM 08/30/10 09:04 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,495 Candler,NC / Myrtle Beach, SC J JDMopar master
JDMopar master J Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,495 Candler,NC / Myrtle Beach, SC	Just get in the way back machine, and cut them right below the top body line.....and pop rivet them on! Just kidding. I have to do the same thing to a 69 Dart conv. and plan on butt welding them right below the conv top moulding, and plug welding everywhere else at the factory seams.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: JDMopar] #788120 08/31/10 10:51 AM 08/31/10 10:51 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,051 Connecticut jeff968 OP master
jeff968 OP master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,051 Connecticut	Thanks guys, so, since I'll be cutting them anyway, do you still feel I should get the hardtop quarter vs the full quarter skin? Is the repo hardtop quarter that much better in quality? Thanks 1970 Dodge Challenger T/A

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: jeff968] #788121 08/31/10 11:19 AM 08/31/10 11:19 AM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 15,995 RI Deep in the rust belt chargervert I Live Here
chargervert I Live Here Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 15,995 RI Deep in the rust belt	Jeff the Cuda skins had issues with the center body line fading away over the wheelwell. Sometimes as much as two feet of bodyline are missing,depending on how much the stamp was used. I think there was also some fitment issues with the rear valence pan with the skins too. Plus the skin will require welding a seam down the entire length of the panel,instead of just around the top well. I would use the AMD full skins and cut them to fit the convertible. 70 Charger R/T SE 472 Hemi 70 Charger R/T convertible 70 Charger R/T V Code Sixpack 69 Charger R/T SE Sunroofcar 68 Charger 383 68 Charger 318 71 Charger R/T 70 Challenger convertible 71 Challenger convertible 71 Cuda 340 09 Challenger R/T Classic

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: chargervert] #788122 08/31/10 03:23 PM 08/31/10 03:23 PM
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cudastruction member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 180 Chicagoland	Quote: Jeff the Cuda skins had issues with the center body line fading away over the wheelwell. Sometimes as much as two feet of bodyline are missing,depending on how much the stamp was used. I think there was also some fitment issues with the rear valence pan with the skins too. Plus the skin will require welding a seam down the entire length of the panel,instead of just around the top well. I would use the AMD full skins and cut them to fit the convertible. I did this and it is the way to go...

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: cudastruction] #788123 08/31/10 09:25 PM 08/31/10 09:25 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 313 Ct, Oxford 340swing enthusiast
340swing enthusiast Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 313 Ct, Oxford	Are the AMD quarters better than the goodmark? Big price difference. Does anybody have any pictures of where you cut them.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: 340swing] #788124 09/01/10 12:29 AM 09/01/10 12:29 AM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 15,995 RI Deep in the rust belt chargervert I Live Here
chargervert I Live Here Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 15,995 RI Deep in the rust belt	The AMD panels are made of a thicker guage material than the Goodmark panels are. 70 Charger R/T SE 472 Hemi 70 Charger R/T convertible 70 Charger R/T V Code Sixpack 69 Charger R/T SE Sunroofcar 68 Charger 383 68 Charger 318 71 Charger R/T 70 Challenger convertible 71 Challenger convertible 71 Cuda 340 09 Challenger R/T Classic

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: chargervert] #788125 09/01/10 07:03 PM 09/01/10 07:03 PM
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340swing enthusiast Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 313 Ct, Oxford	chargervert do you have any pictures of where you cut them? I will be doing some in the near future and dragging jeff968 into the project (thanks Jeff) any input of things you would have done differently or would have not done would be appreciated.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: 340swing] #788126 09/01/10 09:37 PM 09/01/10 09:37 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Hi, Do not cut them - I have reporduced the tooling that takes an original quarter panel and makes it into a convertible - even an expert could never tell. I have total of 18 convertible quarters for e-body already. No body filler to finish. IF you want to learn more send me an e-mail

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788127 09/03/10 07:30 AM 09/03/10 07:30 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 521 Virginia L larry4406 mopar
larry4406 mopar L Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 521 Virginia	Details and pictures of this conversion please, inquiring minds want to know.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: larry4406] #788128 09/04/10 09:16 AM 09/04/10 09:16 AM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 15,995 RI Deep in the rust belt chargervert I Live Here
chargervert I Live Here Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 15,995 RI Deep in the rust belt	You should convert a few sets of each (Challenger/Cuda) and sell them. You could charge what the AMD panels cost,plus whatever labor cost that you feel is fair to do the conversion. There is a small market for ready to install convertible E body rearquarter panels. Metro is going to be offering a kit to convert hardtop E bodies to convertibles. They may be interested in already converted convertible rear quarter panels for their conversion kits. Last edited by chargervert; 09/04/10 09:52 AM. 70 Charger R/T SE 472 Hemi 70 Charger R/T convertible 70 Charger R/T V Code Sixpack 69 Charger R/T SE Sunroofcar 68 Charger 383 68 Charger 318 71 Charger R/T 70 Challenger convertible 71 Challenger convertible 71 Cuda 340 09 Challenger R/T Classic

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: chargervert] #788129 09/04/10 10:39 AM 09/04/10 10:39 AM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	I have no problem doing this - all you have to do is call or email me. 715-432-5080 - hemis3@yahoo.com. I can sell you the quarters or you can send me yours. I also do the rear dutchman panel. Ken

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788130 09/04/10 11:40 AM 09/04/10 11:40 AM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 15,995 RI Deep in the rust belt chargervert I Live Here
chargervert I Live Here Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 15,995 RI Deep in the rust belt	Ken,It's great to know that there is someone doing this. I am seroiusly considering converting my 71 340 Cuda hardtop,into a convertible. The car needs a roofskin anyways. I'm sure there are some purists that may think it's crazy to do this to a real Cuda,but the car is a New England car,that is missing it's numbers matching driveline. When Metro told me at Carlsile they were going to offer a convertible conversion kit,I started thinking this may be the way to go with this car. Now that I know you are doing the panel modification,this makes the conversion that much easier. I will be calling you about getting a pair of rear quarters for the conversion. I wish I had known you were doing these panels before I cut down the panels for my wifes Challenger convertible. Last edited by chargervert; 09/04/10 11:41 AM. 70 Charger R/T SE 472 Hemi 70 Charger R/T convertible 70 Charger R/T V Code Sixpack 69 Charger R/T SE Sunroofcar 68 Charger 383 68 Charger 318 71 Charger R/T 70 Challenger convertible 71 Challenger convertible 71 Cuda 340 09 Challenger R/T Classic

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: chargervert] #788131 09/04/10 03:50 PM 09/04/10 03:50 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Hi, Yes I am the guy working with metro but metro has a ways to go before any kits are out. I have done 9 cars to factory specs. We just got a 2nd place at nationals with the 8th convertions. The judges doing the car did not even know it was hard top. The car started out as a 71 383 cuda 4-speed hardtop changed into a hemi convertible. I will post a pic later. Right know I 3 convertible kits I can sell. Plus I can make most of the parts. I am almost done writtinf and pics and video with the step by step process of how this done that I will be selling. I wich I could go on cut, job and rebuild show. I starting a another convertion next month. IT the way to go to save money with no rust repair. Best part no one can tell its been done. Ask anyone who saw the car. Mopar collectors guide did two photo shoots onthese conversations and be coming out soon. Ask Rob Wolf he has had closet look so far. I had him take pic of the factory spot welds as the cars go back together. Anyone want one done give me a call 715-432-5080. Ken

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788132 09/04/10 06:39 PM 09/04/10 06:39 PM
Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,587 missouri, USA moparmojo master
moparmojo master Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,587 missouri, USA	What I dont understand is why AMD is not just making the convertible quarters in the first place. All you need to do is cut off the excess roof area and a small amount of metal and flange the appropriate section for the top well. But hey, if they won't someone will. Matter of fact, if any of these converstion folks have a line on a new Challenger Convertible windshield frame center section, please let me know. I need one and it looks like a fairly straight forward peice to make. I even contacted AMD about making it and they said "thanks" but did not seem to think the market was there. But pics would be nice if anyone has done this conversion (commercially or the hobbiest). I think we would all appreciate some up close "in progress" photos.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: moparmojo] #788133 09/05/10 09:10 PM 09/05/10 09:10 PM
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moparmojo master Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,587 missouri, USA

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788134 09/06/10 10:18 AM 09/06/10 10:18 AM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 521 Virginia L larry4406 mopar
larry4406 mopar L Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 521 Virginia	So Ken - are you just restamping repo hard top quarters into vert quarters or are you also doing complete kits to change a hardtop into a convertible? Your response seems to indicate the later. There used to be a startup company Convertible Conversions (?) that advertised in MCG back in 2003 that was making a number of the vert parts. Their website at the time had detailed photos of the chop and conversion. The last email I got from them seemed to indicate that it was too expensive and they were closing shop.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: larry4406] #788135 09/06/10 05:46 PM 09/06/10 05:46 PM
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Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Hi Larry, Depending on what the customers wants. I do repro's, nos, or originals. AS for kits I just rusty convertible and make the nessary repairs and then transfer the parts into the hardtop. This is not an easy task , but I have done 9 times already. I also do the rear dutchman panels. Ask more questions if any. I have 3 kits for sale right now. Ken

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788136 09/06/10 05:49 PM 09/06/10 05:49 PM
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moparmojo master Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 2,587 missouri, USA	Ken, you are really going to need to post some pics.

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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: 21,447 It's a dry heat gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,447 It's a dry heat	Isn't the windshield frame laid back more compared to a hardtop ? using original convertible top frames I assume ?

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: gtx6970] #788157 09/07/10 11:58 AM 09/07/10 11:58 AM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 15,995 RI Deep in the rust belt chargervert I Live Here
chargervert I Live Here Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 15,995 RI Deep in the rust belt	The windshield frame on the E bodies has the same rake on both hardtop and convertibles. B bodies are different. 70 Charger R/T SE 472 Hemi 70 Charger R/T convertible 70 Charger R/T V Code Sixpack 69 Charger R/T SE Sunroofcar 68 Charger 383 68 Charger 318 71 Charger R/T 70 Challenger convertible 71 Challenger convertible 71 Cuda 340 09 Challenger R/T Classic

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788158 09/07/10 02:43 PM 09/07/10 02:43 PM
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MOPAR-OVERLOAD member M Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 16 NORTHERN IL	WHAT ABOUT THE GUTTER SECTION? MINE IS ROTTED AND I CAN'T FIND ANYBODY SELLING NEW SECTIONS.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: chargervert] #788159 09/07/10 03:32 PM 09/07/10 03:32 PM
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bp27 member B Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 184 Vernon Ct.	Quote: The windshield frame on the E bodies has the same rake on both hardtop and convertibles. B bodies are different. Are you sure thay look differnt?

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: bp27] #788160 09/07/10 04:11 PM 09/07/10 04:11 PM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 15,995 RI Deep in the rust belt chargervert I Live Here
chargervert I Live Here Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 15,995 RI Deep in the rust belt	On E bodies they are the same,hardtop and convertible. They take the exact same glass also. B body convertibles use the same windshields as 4 doors and wagons. The vent window frames on B body convertibles are unique to the convertible. 70 Charger R/T SE 472 Hemi 70 Charger R/T convertible 70 Charger R/T V Code Sixpack 69 Charger R/T SE Sunroofcar 68 Charger 383 68 Charger 318 71 Charger R/T 70 Challenger convertible 71 Challenger convertible 71 Cuda 340 09 Challenger R/T Classic

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: bp27] #788161 09/07/10 08:15 PM 09/07/10 08:15 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	The windshield frame angle is the same. However there are some differences when it comes to the sides of the windshield Frame. They differ in thickness. Modification is needed Convertcuda Ken

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: MOPAR-OVERLOAD] #788162 09/07/10 08:16 PM 09/07/10 08:16 PM
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Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	I can repair those no problem. This is a reply to the gutters KEn Last edited by convertcuda; 09/07/10 08:21 PM.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: anlauto] #788163 09/07/10 08:20 PM 09/07/10 08:20 PM
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Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Reply to Alan, I put the factory convertible rockers back into the hardtop conversion. This is the step that most people do not do. Actually, I have never meant anybody who has yet. This step by far is the hardest. "bar none"

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: chargervert] #788164 09/07/10 08:23 PM 09/07/10 08:23 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Reply to chargervert, E-body convertible glass is totally different than e-body hardtop glass. Convertible Front Glass - has the upper corner cut to a point Convertible Rear Glass - Are smaller in size by about 4"

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788165 09/07/10 08:34 PM 09/07/10 08:34 PM
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DeMopuar enthusiast D Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 349 West Central Wisconsin	I purchased a car from Ken after going to see the cars at Barrett-Jackson in 2007. My eyes fell out of my sockets when I saw three beautifully done E-bodies in the garage -- the quality is second to none. If you are happy with a Barrett-Jackson quality car, then I would buy my car there. If you want something that is good enough to fool judges at the Nats or Carlisle, then Ken is your guy. Experience is something that one cannot purchase at any price, and Ken knows what works and what does not and I know he would not steer anyone wrong on a convertible conversion. So again, if quality is what you are after, give Ken a ring. I have been smiling ear to ear ever since I purchased the Curious Yellow car from him. Mark 6183282-DSC04890_2.JPG (230 downloads) Last edited by DeMopuar; 09/07/10 08:37 PM.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: DeMopuar] #788166 09/07/10 08:39 PM 09/07/10 08:39 PM
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Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Hi Mark, Man I have not talked to you in awhile. Do you have any side shots to show these folks on moparts. Thanks Ken

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788167 09/07/10 08:44 PM 09/07/10 08:44 PM
Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 15,995 RI Deep in the rust belt chargervert I Live Here
chargervert I Live Here Joined: Sep 2004 Posts: 15,995 RI Deep in the rust belt	Quote: Reply to chargervert, E-body convertible glass is totally different than e-body hardtop glass. Convertible Front Glass - has the upper corner cut to a point Convertible Rear Glass - Are smaller in size by about 4" I know that all the side glass is unique to convertibles,they were talking about the windshield,which is the same as a hardtop. 70 Charger R/T SE 472 Hemi 70 Charger R/T convertible 70 Charger R/T V Code Sixpack 69 Charger R/T SE Sunroofcar 68 Charger 383 68 Charger 318 71 Charger R/T 70 Challenger convertible 71 Challenger convertible 71 Cuda 340 09 Challenger R/T Classic

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: chargervert] #788168 09/07/10 08:51 PM 09/07/10 08:51 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Sorry about that - just wanted to make aure everyone knows I guess. I think convertible glass was thicker than hardtop for the front window. Ken

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788169 09/07/10 09:46 PM 09/07/10 09:46 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 521 Virginia L larry4406 mopar
larry4406 mopar L Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 521 Virginia	Nice work on these conversions! Reading thru this post it seems that the "kit" consists of some/all of a donor original convertible for pieces and parts. This is the same basis that the company convertible conversions had or started with before they closed shop. Assuming no vert donor parts car exists, will your kit be complete?

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: larry4406] #788170 09/07/10 10:31 PM 09/07/10 10:31 PM
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Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Hi Larry, Up to this time I have been able to find donor cars. A person just has to look in the right places. If the parts are missing or rusted out I make the neccessary repairs and move on. There are some parts I can not reproduce but any part can be repaired if you have something for a pattern to go off of. I have like 3 kits right now and misc pieces. Plus I know were I can get my hands on more. It just a matter of money and how bad the person wants it. Getting the kit is easy part - turning it into a convertible is a process of many steps and forward thinking. Ken

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788171 09/08/10 07:19 AM 09/08/10 07:19 AM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 707 Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada Moparnut super stock
Moparnut super stock Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 707 Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada	So basically you take a good solid hardtop and make into a convertible. Transfer the cuda convertible number stamps from the rad cradle and cowl from the rusty convertible along with the other convertible parts, place the vin tag from the convertible onto the remade car. Sounds like a plan but what is the legality of it?

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Moparnut] #788172 09/08/10 08:35 AM 09/08/10 08:35 AM
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Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Sorry but that the vin tag on the hardtops stays the same. no vin tag switching that would be illegal.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788173 09/08/10 11:11 PM 09/08/10 11:11 PM
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DeMopuar enthusiast D Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 349 West Central Wisconsin	This photo shows more of the type of quality work that Ken can do. This was a coupe that was made into a convertible. He split the car to install the convertible reinforcements in the rockers; factory reinforcements. Then the car was put back together with plug welds and then it was finished off to look like spot welds -- not for the timid. I just wanted to give you guys some more information on what kind of guy you may be dealing with. The guy has walked the walk and be assured that you will be getting good information from a knowledgeable source. Mark 6185705-DSC06180.JPG (264 downloads) Last edited by DeMopuar; 09/08/10 11:14 PM.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: DeMopuar] #788174 09/12/10 11:38 PM 09/12/10 11:38 PM
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Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Heres a part I am currently reproducing for Challenger and Cuda convertibles. This piece supports the inner brace that supports the top. It located between the wheel cap and the inner brace. This piece is usually rotted away. Cuda and Challenger are different on this piece. Check out the spot welds for attention to detail. 6193001-Brace.JPG (312 downloads)

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788175 09/12/10 11:39 PM 09/12/10 11:39 PM
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Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	another view 6193006-Brace1.JPG (227 downloads)

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788176 09/12/10 11:43 PM 09/12/10 11:43 PM
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Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	last view. Stay tuned more pics to come when I get a chance. Thanks for looking. 6193016-Brace2.JPG (235 downloads)

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788177 09/13/10 08:24 AM 09/13/10 08:24 AM
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LO23 pro stock L Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,355 maine	thanks for posting some pics ken

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788178 09/13/10 01:15 PM 09/13/10 01:15 PM
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cudastruction member Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 180 Chicagoland	Great work Ken. The major items I see as a need for convertible owners is the rear wheel caps, the rear wheel inner/outer housings and the front corner sections of convertible top. It would be great to see those pieces being redone.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: cudastruction] #788179 09/13/10 08:12 PM 09/13/10 08:12 PM
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Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Yes, Totally agree. There are so few people that need them that it would be alarge investment for the return. I have real good luck repairing them and you can't tell when I am done. Right know I have one set of NOS inner and outer tubes left. Repro's just don't cut if want it to turn out nice. I agree with the convertible tops also. I have had good luck finding nice originals. The problem is just have to be willing to pay up for them. All nice things cost money. This is why I just bite the bullet and make the repair correctly.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788180 09/13/10 08:16 PM 09/13/10 08:16 PM
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Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	I also can make the inner and outer tubes for convertibles. Ken

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788181 10/02/10 12:56 PM 10/02/10 12:56 PM
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340SIX Doc Flappergas's Evil Twin Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 28,600 Shopping @ HoBo Fright	I have 2 challenger full HT quarters from the first run. whats the cost to make them into vert ones? Do you make the part/basket that holds the top motor? Have a picture of where this goes My car is not here. What are tubes? [img]https://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee87/fast340six/sig%20pics/2840886-340SIX-1.jpg[/img] VP of the MPM in New Orleans 73 Dart Sport 340/ 70 challenger vert. That may still get built, If I live long enough

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788182 01/15/12 11:49 AM 01/15/12 11:49 AM
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ringo440 enthusiast R Joined: Nov 2005 Posts: 235 ga	So did the how to video ever get finished ?

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: ringo440] #788183 01/16/12 11:15 PM 01/16/12 11:15 PM
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toplescuda I Whine T Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 8,849 poplar bluff mo.	Id also like to know cost of a pair of cuda converted 1/4s not ready to bite the bullet yet but would be nice to know what a pair will cost can e mail me or pm me the price if ya like toplescudadude@yahoo.com ralphh 1970 barracuda convert. 1 of 59 1970 pro street A.A.R. clone (panther pink) 1971 charger 2015 hellcat challenger. Redline red 2014 quad cab 4x4 ram 8 speed hemi

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: toplescuda] #788184 01/17/12 06:55 PM 01/17/12 06:55 PM
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Chally426 top fuel Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,927 Columbus, Ohio	Quote: Id also like to know cost of a pair of cuda converted 1/4s not ready to bite the bullet yet but would be nice to know what a pair will cost can e mail me or pm me the price if ya like toplescudadude@yahoo.com ralphh Same here e-mail me please.. rhulett63@ymail.com

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Chally426] #788185 01/17/12 09:32 PM 01/17/12 09:32 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Thanks for the interest in ebody convertible conversions. Check out my website which is still under construction. We presently have 13 ebodies conversions completed. We make (USA) over 75% of parts for the convertible cars. I will PM you guys tonight to explain this process to you. You have three different choices of the way you want it done depending on your budget. As for a video, I presently offer technical assistance with this process depending on what part of the project you want to tackle. There are many complex steps involved in doing it right. I have pictures and video depending on your needs. ebodyconvertibleconversions.com Ken 7023825-Moparts1.JPG (201 downloads) Last edited by convertcuda; 01/17/12 09:33 PM.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788186 01/17/12 09:40 PM 01/17/12 09:40 PM
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Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Here's another picture with OE trim on the reproduced lip. This quarter panel started out as 72 NOS hardtop qaurter. There was no welding during the process of making the factory lip. 7023845-Moparts2.JPG (270 downloads) Last edited by convertcuda; 01/17/12 09:53 PM.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788187 01/17/12 09:53 PM 01/17/12 09:53 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	One More. 7023888-Moparts3.JPG (246 downloads)

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: Convertcuda] #788188 01/19/12 08:31 PM 01/19/12 08:31 PM
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JAG_mopar member J Joined: Jun 2009 Posts: 56 Orlando	looks interesting, I was reading through your thread. Can you tell me which parts you do not have for the conversion process? These are the parts that will have to be found from a doner car. Thanks nice work and dedication.

Re: 70 'Cuda convertible quarter panels [Re: JAG_mopar] #788189 01/19/12 10:42 PM 01/19/12 10:42 PM
Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi C Convertcuda mopar
Convertcuda mopar C Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 601 Wausau Wi	Hi, Thank-you for the compliment. I currently have 3 ebody convertible kits in stock and build 75% of all the parts needed to make a kit. I also sell indivdual pieces for the kits for those who want to replace a rusty part. Check out my web. All the piece are not on the web but will be shortly. Pieces that I can not make are: Top Mechanism Windshield frame Top support bracket by quarter glass Wheel caps Check out support bracket below - The brand new one is bare metal. 7027262-IMG_3341.JPG (257 downloads) Last edited by convertcuda; 01/19/12 10:50 PM.

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