AAR cuda Questions

Posted By: joes68340s

AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 01:35 AM

I just bought an AAR cuda an I am looking for resource info or good forum. I have a question pertaining tothe front fender about the antenna hole. Was it plugged or was it never punched out. Thanks

Posted By: 6bblgt

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 01:41 AM

never punched out

Posted By: Alaskan_TA

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 01:59 AM

Websites with AAR info;

www.aarta.com

www.transamcuda.com

www.aarcuda.com

www.hamtramck-historical.com

When you can, please check inside both of the front seat backs for broadcast sheets? If you find any that do not match your car I would love to know.

The 1970 Hamtramck Registry has 1,540 AARs recorded so far.

The next AAR & T/A Reunion is set for the Chryslers at Carlisle show in 2015 also.

Posted By: joes68340s

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 04:10 AM

Thanks for info. It is an older resto so im not sure if build sheets are still in place. I also have some big piles of paper work to go through.

Posted By: mopar346

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 04:23 AM

Pictures, pictures , pictures.

Was this a new one for you Barry?

Posted By: joes68340s

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 06:52 AM

Did any AAR cars come with an antenna delete.

Posted By: Alaskan_TA

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 07:05 AM

If the car was not optioned with a radio, then it would not have an antenna at all & no hole stamped in the rear quarter.

Posted By: joes68340s

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 07:13 AM

Is there an easy quick way to tell if the correct larger fenders are installed on an AAR cuda. What is the real difference.

Posted By: Alaskan_TA

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 07:15 AM

Larger fenders on AARs & T/As is a myth, so no need to check.

Posted By: joes68340s

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 07:36 AM

Good I always thought that was crazy.

Posted By: Alaskan_TA

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 07:44 AM

In the pre-production stages, fender modifications were suggested, but then they discovered that by using smaller tires up front no body modifications were needed.

Posted By: joes68340s

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 08:43 AM

Thanks for all the info.

Posted By: joes68340s

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 03:42 PM

I have one more newbie question on AAR/TA cars. Is it just me not being familar with the sound of these cars . I was wondering why it sounds like a pair of old glass packs. Is it the mufflers they appear to look stock but im not sure what brand. Im not a fan of that sound just wondering.

Posted By: Stewpar

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 04:04 PM

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I have one more newbie question on AAR/TA cars. Is it just me not being familar with the sound of these cars . I was wondering why it sounds like a pair of old glass packs. Is it the mufflers they appear to look stock but im not sure what brand. Im not a fan of that sound just wondering.

OEM equipment sound a little raspy for sure!

Posted By: joes68340s

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 04:39 PM

Yes I checked some sound bytes and they do sound the same. To me they sound like a glass pack.

Posted By: AARCONV

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 05:06 PM

Look inside the exhaust tips, does it look like the exhaust pipe is pinched closed half way? or is the pipe fully open?

Posted By: swapman

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 06:10 PM

Okay this will sound dumb I'm sure, and I should know the answer.

Barry, do T/A's and AAR's get a special leaf spring to raise the rear body?

It would seem that on Cudas the low riding exhaust would be a flattened casualty in a pair of seconds.

Most likely a stupid question, but what's new?

Posted By: Alaskan_TA

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 06:14 PM

They have leaf springs unique to these two models with an increased arch for more exhaust clearance.

Posted By: FY1TA

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 10:14 PM

Barry , regarding that block fore sale . I believe that would be for the yellow TA I traded for my black TA . I don't recall the guys name maybe loyd from Demoines Iowa . Don't know if he still has it or not . Thanks

Posted By: Alaskan_TA

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 10:22 PM

Aha! That was Eldon. I just sent him an email. Thanks for jogging my memory Gary!

Posted By: FY1TA

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/16/14 10:52 PM

Yep thats him .

Posted By: joes68340s

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/17/14 02:54 AM

Isnt the reason for the staggered tires for same. Extra lift for clearance.

Posted By: DAYCLONA

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/17/14 03:46 AM

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Isnt the reason for the staggered tires for same. Extra lift for clearance.

Factory lit says increased rear cambered spring for exhaust clearance and rear G 60 tires, and smaller E60 up front for raked profile and high speed "stability"

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Posted By: DAYCLONA

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/17/14 03:48 AM

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Posted By: mopar346

Re: AAR cuda Questions - 03/17/14 04:07 AM

Those are awesome, any chance of a close up so they can be read?