Posted By: johnscudashop
71 cuda pro touring project - 11/22/10 01:14 AM
Here are some pictures of my pro-touring project . I am aiming for a 600 hp gen 3 hemi, viper 6speed.
71 cuda pro touring project
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/22/10 01:16 AM
Adding the US Car Tool Frame connectors plus other braces
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/22/10 01:17 AM
More pics
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/22/10 01:31 AM
more pictures
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/22/10 01:33 AM
boxing the upper inner fender well support area
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/22/10 01:34 AM
Adding the lower core support brace
Posted By: roadrunninMark
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/22/10 01:41 AM
looking good, keep the pics and info coming.. 
Mark
Mark
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/24/10 02:51 AM
Back from the sandblaster
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/25/10 10:22 PM
another picture
Posted By: JDMopar
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/26/10 05:56 PM
Looks like you found a nice Cuda to use for the project. Should be a fun car when done. I'm pretty sure you & I stood in line together this year at Rockingham while waiting for the gates to open an HOUR late. Good luck. 
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/27/10 03:57 PM
Ahh yes. I remember that. Hope all is well.. Getting started on this one. Getting the body ready for the motor.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/28/10 01:32 AM
Will be putting my AAR clone up for sale to finance the drive train before long.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/30/10 02:21 AM
epoxy primer
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/30/10 02:22 AM
other pic
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/02/10 02:03 AM
Welding in the RMS street lynx rear coil over crossmember today.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/07/10 01:34 AM
welding in the PG classics rear torque boxes today.They needed some trimming to make fit
Posted By: 71cudajoe
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/07/10 08:52 PM
Thanks for sharing the pics. I'm particularly interested in this one as I have a 71 cuda restomod I am just finishing up. I'll be sure to keep an eye on this thread, so keep the pics coming as you have time.
It's looking great so far! Awesome job!
It's looking great so far! Awesome job!
Posted By: SB Dakota
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/07/10 11:45 PM
HOW DOES THE torque boxes FIT?? LOOKING FOR SOME FOE MY DART.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/08/10 01:52 AM
The Torque boxes required some fitting bending and trimming. In my opinion,if you are doing a resto correct car I wouldnt use them. I will probably make the next set instead of these.
Posted By: DmanSRT71
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/10/10 02:29 AM
Damm you guys for finding these 71 projects. Where did you find them?
Nice work!
Nice work!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/12/10 10:06 PM
Found this one on a camaro website.. Local car also. No sense in traveling across the country for one if you can find what you want close.
Posted By: elitecustombody
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/13/10 03:29 AM
John, I hope you got the new AMD shaker hood, haven't heard from you, just checking
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/13/10 03:49 PM
Thanks Stefan.. Yes I recieved everything in good shape. Awesome service. I will use you again on my sheet metal needs. John
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/16/11 09:42 PM
I have been busy this winter. Look what showed up yesterday. A Aluminum Gen3 426 Hemi. I will be getting ready to install The RMS coil over suspension in a few weeks.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/16/11 09:46 PM
A T56 transmission came a few weeks ago
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/16/11 09:47 PM
The Reilly motorsports Alterkation Front suspension, ready to be installed.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/16/11 09:48 PM
RMS Tubular crossmember
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/16/11 09:50 PM
Street Lynx Triangle 4 link rear suspension
Posted By: DmanSRT71
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/16/11 10:21 PM
jealousy rising....rising.....lol
awesome stuff. exactly my plans, except I have a production iron block 6.1
awesome stuff. exactly my plans, except I have a production iron block 6.1
Quote:
Street Lynx Triangle 4 link rear suspension
Posted By: MuuMuu101
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/16/11 11:20 PM
Sweet! I was planning on having the same combo on my 68 Dart when I start it in a couple years. Amazing! Have fun with it!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/17/11 03:19 AM
Thanks Guys, More to come. It will be Triple black with a black hockey stripe. Monochrome Bumpers and trim. Black bullet Wheels ,285 40 18s on the rear 245 17 45s on the front. TTI exaust ect.
Posted By: DmanSRT71
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/17/11 03:27 AM
You're killing me. 
Posted By: MuuMuu101
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/17/11 04:30 AM
Quote:
Thanks Guys, More to come. It will be Triple black with a black hockey stripe. Monochrome Bumpers and trim. Black bullet Wheels ,285 40 18s on the rear 245 17 45s on the front. TTI exaust ect.
Looks like it's going to be a sick car.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/17/11 06:53 PM
Quote:The best of everything $32,000 843-324-3586
Will be putting my AAR clone up for sale to finance the drive train before long.
Posted By: rayztoy
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/19/11 01:31 AM
John,
You do very nice work!
Ray
You do very nice work!
Ray
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/25/11 03:12 AM
I just spent the day assembling the rear end. Added a 742 case and 4.10 yukon gears. with a 26in tall tire it should be turning 2100 rpm at 70 MPH. HD rear axles with green bearings and wilwood rear brakes.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/27/11 11:03 PM
I added a link of my build process at http://s1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/customachinecomponents/71%20Cuda%20Pro-Touring%20Build/
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/30/11 06:32 PM
Suspension Assembled, Reilly Motorsports is the only way to go. The install went easy. The Brakes and Hyroboost is next.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/30/11 06:33 PM
Anoher picture
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/30/11 06:34 PM
rear shot
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/30/11 06:35 PM
side view
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/30/11 06:36 PM
one more
Posted By: rhamson
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/31/11 05:26 PM
I am going the same direction you are with the Alter-k-tion front end for a number of reasons especially with improved geometry but also more stock tire choices. I have two questions. Does the suspension in the front have anyway of tying into the shock tower for added supporting of the weight? I have heard from others that there is too much stress on the upper spring support for a Crate Hemi. The second question is about the Street-Lynx and location of the angled link tabs to be welded to the differential. How are these located and does the u-bolted shock mounts on the rear end index off of the old spring perch on the differential?
Posted By: gtx6970
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/31/11 08:13 PM
I need to pay better attn to this thread.
I had a friend of mine ask if I was interested in building something along these lines with his car.
How is the rear suspended as I don't see any leaf springs ? are you doing any wheel tub modifications or is it a stock wheel house ?
I had a friend of mine ask if I was interested in building something along these lines with his car.
How is the rear suspended as I don't see any leaf springs ? are you doing any wheel tub modifications or is it a stock wheel house ?
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/01/11 05:29 PM
No there isn't any problems with the upper spring support. The Alterkation front ens has been time tested for over 10 years. There is another brand(I won't mention that has had many failures)plus Bill at Reilly motorsports is a true mopar guy and has great customer service. As far a the street lynx rear it locates off the rear spring perches on the rear. More info is available on thier website.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/16/11 12:33 AM
I am going towards a smooth firewall.Welded up the holes , ran the brake line on the inside. Mocked up my pedal assembly , Hydro boost and master cylinder. I welded 2 studs on the inside of the firewall to mount the vintage are unit.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/16/11 12:34 AM
Inside the firewall
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/16/11 12:39 AM
drivers side
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/16/11 12:42 AM
Master cylinder , prop valve , clutch master, and lines
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/20/11 09:22 PM
Lowered the rear 1 1/2 inches but moving the upper links down on the rear.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/20/11 09:23 PM
rear picture
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/20/11 09:25 PM
1 more picture
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/21/11 09:13 PM
Cut the Transmission tunnel today for the T56. I plan on getting the transmission up into the tunnel. I am focusing on a - 1 degree Drive line angle.I will ajust this after I get the motor in and weight in the car.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/21/11 09:14 PM
lower shot
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/28/11 12:53 PM
Added some angle braces (made from 2"X2" square tubing)to may transmission crossmember, boxed the ends of the member. Took some measurements and cut out the trans mount area of the crossmember. I,m waiting on another bellhousing as the quicktime won't work. The T56 Magnum has to bosses on the front that won't clear.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/28/11 12:54 PM
Trans fitment picture
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/28/11 12:55 PM
Crossmember clearance
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/02/11 02:05 AM
I got the Hemi up on the engine stand this weekend, I should be getting my 5.7 hemi truck rear sump oil pan this week. More photos at http://s1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400...!cpZZ5QQtppZZ24
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/02/11 02:06 AM
side shot
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/08/11 08:08 PM
The Aluminum bellhousing from keisler to fit the T56 Magnum tranny.The quicktime bell doesn't fit because the Magnum has 2 oil pump bosses in the transmission face that won't clear. The keisler Aluminum Bell is a Auto bellhousing that uses a adapter plate to convert it to the 6 speed T56 Magnum.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/08/11 08:10 PM
Another view
Posted By: DRED
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/14/11 02:11 AM
I love the build. Thinking of doing something similar. Looks like you're doing a great job. I am learning a lot from it. Keep up the good work!!
Posted By: Keith Black®
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/14/11 11:17 PM
[quoteThe quicktime bell doesn't fit because the Magnum has 2 oil pump bosses in the .
i had this problem, we managed to machine the bell. QT gave us the CAD info to machine it apparently all the new bell's are machined to fit.
Nice project
i had this problem, we managed to machine the bell. QT gave us the CAD info to machine it apparently all the new bell's are machined to fit.
Nice project
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/15/11 11:56 PM
Yes As I know. Keisler had some quicktime bellousings that didn't have this provision in it. They rectified the problem with the aluminum belhousing. it would be great if you could post some pictures of your T56 install, tunnel and crossmember modifications.Yours looks great too
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/18/11 09:59 PM
Before the motor goes in, I wanted to do most of the sheet metal work the engine compartment needed. Looks like the LH inner fender and the upper cowl needs to be replaced.I spent the day drilling spot welds and carefully removing the sheet metal with a hand chisel. This is as far as I got today.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/18/11 10:00 PM
Upper cowl removal
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/19/11 09:38 PM
Today I spent the day grinding down welds and filling holes, I Mocked the vintage air unit to the firewall. Instead of drilling holes I took a piece of 1/8 X 1" X 12" welded 2 studs so I can hang the unit.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/19/11 09:39 PM
Mocked up Vintage air unit
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/25/11 07:22 PM
I moved The Cowl to inner fenderwell bars so I can gain some tire clearance. What I did was mounting them thru the lower cowl and into the lower inner kick panel support. It is supported there with 1/8 plate and also the upper cowl where it comes thru the firewall.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/25/11 07:23 PM
inner kick panel support area
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/25/11 07:25 PM
1" Tire clearance at maximum suspension travel
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/25/11 07:26 PM
rear view
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/26/11 07:35 PM
I cut out and made some patches for the lower cowl. After I carefully fitted and welded them. I blasted and coated the cowl rust bullet, Scuffed the surface then epoxy primer. I used weld thru primer on all areas that will be welded.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/26/11 07:35 PM
welded patches
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/26/11 07:37 PM
Blast, Rust bullet ,epoxy primer and weld thru primer
Posted By: 19cuda73
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/26/11 09:40 PM
Looking Good John very similiar to the same rust areas I had on my car in the cowl area. Keep up the good work..I Enjoy looking at your progress
Dennis
Dennis
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/27/11 07:57 PM
I drilled the panels for rosett type spot welds ,I added more the the factory. The AMD upper cowl and inner fender are dead on needing only minor tweeking. I plan on welding the full seam and then blend it into the lower cowl.I left the end were the hood hinges weld to unwelded for now as I will weld them in when I fit the hood to the fenders.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/27/11 07:58 PM
Inner fender
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/27/11 08:00 PM
AMD upper cowl,fitted and ready for welding
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/27/11 08:01 PM
AMD inner fender fitted and ready for welding
Posted By: rhamson
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/28/11 01:13 PM
Quote:
1" Tire clearance at maximum suspension travel
I believe you will have a problem with this 1" measurement for suspension travel. I installed the kit from USCartool and when they had sent no instructions with the kit I called them to verify the placement of these tower support bars. Basically I was told if I used the support tabs that weld to the existing support arms I should be okay. This placed the new support tube up much higher than what you have in your pictures. Here is a picture of where mine were placed.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/28/11 04:49 PM
Hello, Being that this car will sit much lower than stock,I made my own bars instead of puchasing them from somewhere else because of this very problem plus I wanted the bars to be tied into a stronger structure other then the 20 gauge sheet metal of the cowl. I have 1 inch distance from the tire and the bar with the suspension fully extened upward. (like in the second picture) NOT TOTAL SUSPENSION TRAVEL. Enless something in the suspension breaks that would be plenty of clearance. But I notice that your bar looks like its mounted lower then mine on the shock tower. That is where it will hit if the suspension bottoms out. Hopefully you checked your tire clearance? These are things you need to address now while you mock your car up. Looks like you may have welded them in fully aready.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/28/11 04:51 PM
Suspension fully extended upward
Posted By: Anonymous
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/28/11 11:15 PM
The work is looking good and progressing along nicely.
Posted By: rhamson
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/29/11 02:12 PM
I appreciate your concerns but the tube is angled steeply above the tire to the existing support which clearly allows plenty of clearance. I do like the way you have tied the tube into the door frame structure and may be something I may add as I too am not totally happy with the connection to the thin firewall metal.
Posted By: gtx6970
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/29/11 05:00 PM
Just asking, but is there an advantage to a bar with such a dramatic 90 degree bend as opposed to just a straight tube going from the inner fender to the firewall area?
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/29/11 06:46 PM
You always better off to go with strait brace if you can. With me tying it into the lower cowl and kick panel I didn't have that option.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/08/11 09:24 PM
I added a cowl bar today as I wanted to add some ridgity to the upper part of the cowl(I plan on some hard cornering and Autocrossing ect.) I started with 4 1/8 thick steel plates mount in the door support area and 1 1/2 1/8 wall DOM tube. I had to modify the steering column support and the dash frame.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/08/11 09:25 PM
Dash frame installed
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/08/11 09:26 PM
Steering column support modification
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/08/11 09:27 PM
End view
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/08/11 09:31 PM
I had to remove the original windshield frame corner braces. I will have to either modify of make new ones. One thing I must note, if you plan on this modification you might not be able to use your factory dash cluster or heat and Ac box. Since I am using a vintage air unit and a custom gauge cluster it wont be a problem.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/08/11 10:01 PM
Dash frame clearance
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/11/11 03:58 PM
Other pictures are available at http://s1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/customachinecomponents/71%20Cuda%20Pro-Touring%20Build/
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/13/11 09:27 PM
After some careful measuring I made the mounts today for the main hoop of the roll bar. What I did is, use 1/8 thick plate, trianglate the area from the rocker to the frame connector.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/13/11 09:30 PM
Using a competion engineering 1 3/4 diam .134 wall Roll bar loop .I am gonna build the rest of the cage off this.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/13/11 09:32 PM
6 inches from rear head rest
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/13/11 09:35 PM
interior picture
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/16/11 11:54 PM
After some more careful measuring,I finished trimming the main roll bar hoop. Then measured back at a angle from the top of the roll bar hoop to the rear frame rails. I ended up cutting into the back seat area being careful not to disturb any main supports to the rear seat. I will have to modify the upper rear seat frame for the main hoop to rear frame rail tubes to run through. Then I ended notching 2 tubes and sent them locally to be blasted and epoxy primed. When it comes back I will figure the rest. I want to make the rear crossbrace and front supports removable.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/16/11 11:55 PM
Notching the roll bar rear support tubes
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/16/11 11:56 PM
finshed ready for the blaster and epoxy
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/22/11 09:31 PM
I spent the day drilling out the spot welds and removing the Passenger side front floor pan, There was some major pin holes and felt now was the time for removal. I plan on leaving this out while I install the engine and trans as I can weld the supports easier.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/22/11 09:32 PM
Pan removed
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/28/11 11:28 PM
After swaping to a truck rear sump oil pan, I indexed the belhousing , ajusted the CSC cushion ajustment ,I installed the clutch , pressure plate ,belhousing ,CSC line and the transmission.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/28/11 11:29 PM
LH side
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/28/11 11:31 PM
Flyweel installed
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/28/11 11:32 PM
spec clutch
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/28/11 11:32 PM
Pressure plate installed
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/28/11 11:35 PM
I have to modify the plate that adapts the belhousing to the T56 trans because there was a slight clearance issue with the upper boss.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/28/11 11:36 PM
Belhousing installed
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/08/11 12:48 AM
today I finished fitting the rear section of the roll bar (Im waiting on a lift in the shop so I can install the motor). everything is tack welded together for now. I plan on adding 2 removable front supports and cross brace , as I want to keep the rear seat.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project *DELETED* - 07/08/11 12:49 AM
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/08/11 01:32 AM
front picture
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/08/11 01:29 PM
trunk mounts picture
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/08/11 05:21 PM
Picture at the front of the car
Posted By: Keith Black®
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/08/11 10:54 PM
looking good John
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/10/11 09:24 PM
Thanks Darren, Here is a picture of the roll bar through the rear window. 
Posted By: JDMopar
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/11/11 03:23 AM
Looking good John. Are you going to use the stock rear seat or aftermarket? It doesn't look like a stock rear seat will fit with the way the rear bars are mounted. I was at the beach all last week, but the wife kept me too busy to sneak off and see your car! 
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/11/11 08:58 PM
Sorri that I missed you,I plan on modifying the back seat frame so the bars can go through the seat. 
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/12/11 11:43 AM
Motor installation updates coming
Posted By: MuuMuu101
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/12/11 05:07 PM
Sweet! The motor is going in 
Posted By: JonsGottaDusta
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/13/11 07:20 PM
Great looking project. Going to be doing the T-56 swap into my Duster this autumn.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/14/11 12:05 AM
With all the work I have been doing lately I was finally able to set the motor into the car. I unbolted the RMS suspension and bolted the engine to it , After that I lowered the body over the motor. Other than some clearancing around the belhousing the swap went smoothly.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/14/11 12:06 AM
Motor and trans ready to go in
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/14/11 12:08 AM
Motor installed
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/14/11 12:10 AM
bottom picture
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/14/11 12:13 AM
transmission bottom picture
Posted By: MuuMuu101
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/14/11 02:33 AM
NICE!!!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/14/11 01:01 PM
Another shot
Posted By: rayztoy
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/17/11 10:25 PM
John,
All I can say is an AWESOME build! Keep up the good work... Thanks for sharing the build and pics! You guys just amaze me.
Ray
All I can say is an AWESOME build! Keep up the good work... Thanks for sharing the build and pics! You guys just amaze me.
Ray
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/21/11 12:05 AM
I got into installing the starter today. I will be using Mopar part # P5249644AB , I found that this is the only starter that will work for the Gen 3 hemi with TTI headers and the Alterkation front end. First thing I had to do is grind off 2 of the rear bolt bosses on the oil pan rail to gain clearance, (since I don't need these any way)then the starter bolts on easy.As you can see in the first picture the starter won't bolt on with the bosses on the oil pan rail in the way.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/21/11 12:06 AM
Bosses ground down
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/21/11 12:08 AM
I had to open up the top hole for the stud on the belhousing to slip though.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/21/11 12:09 AM
Starter installed .
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/28/11 07:11 PM
After measuring my Driveline angle at 1 degree down, I modified the transmission crossmember. The transmission has a 4 degree slant on the mounting pad so I made a Aluminum block to fit between the mount and the transmission pad with the 4 degree angle milled in. The modified transmission mount was reinforced with 1/8 plate an added to the width for more mounting area.(As you can see in the picture the 4 degree difference the T56 has with the crossmember.)
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/28/11 07:13 PM
Reinforced with 1/8 plate
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/28/11 07:15 PM
Started with a 1 1/2 X 2 block of 6061 solid aluminum
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/28/11 07:15 PM
I milled the mount surface 4 degrees
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/28/11 07:16 PM
Finished and ready to install
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/28/11 07:17 PM
Mounted in place , Don't shoot me , I havent ground down the welds on the crossmember.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/28/11 07:20 PM
The driveline angle is 1 degrees down. This keeps the transmission up into the tunnel and the headers from ponting down at the road.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/01/11 08:12 PM
After a bunch of metal trimming, I decieded to install the RH Floorpan before I put the Transmission tunnel in. I coated the inside of the frame with rust bullet , Painted and then weld thru primer on all the welded surfaces. This is the result of todays work.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/01/11 08:13 PM
Drilled pan for rosette welds
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/01/11 08:14 PM
Tacked in place
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/09/11 08:16 PM
Look what was delivered today a new Hot Rod City Garage Gas tank with fuel pump Came in today. Fuel system updates soon
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/17/11 09:55 PM
TTI Header install.
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/17/11 09:56 PM
bottom shot
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/17/11 09:57 PM
Steering linkage thru the header picture
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/17/11 09:58 PM
Passenger side lower picture
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/17/11 09:59 PM
ground clearance shot
Posted By: rayztoy
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/19/11 10:10 PM
John,
Nice work!!! Wish you lived close...
Ray
Nice work!!! Wish you lived close...
Ray
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/21/11 07:07 PM
It has been asked by many Moparts members what size tires and wheels that I am running with the Alterkation and street lynx suspension. After careful measuring ,the front wheels are 17X8s and a 5.72 back space ,with 245 45 17 Nitto tire . I am running a 1/4 spacer betwwen the wilwood rotor and the wheel on the front. The rears are 18X10 rims with a 7.24 backspace the tires are 285 40 18 Nittos. Overall you want to shoot for 27 diam and 11 with in the back. I have plenty of room to lower the car another 1" to 2 " in the back without modifying the wheel tubs. Those are mustang Bullet wheels bought directly off the American Muscle website.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/21/11 07:22 PM
picture from the rear of the car
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/25/11 05:31 PM
More progress pictures at http://s1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/customachinecomponents/71%20Cuda%20Pro-Touring%20Build/ Thank you on all the great comments
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/05/11 07:53 PM
Checking the fitment of the AMD shaker hood to the original fenders and header panel. Looks real good, only minor tweaks.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/11/11 09:04 PM
Finished my trans tunnel modifications for the T56 6 Speed. I made the square opening to use the stock pistol grip shifter , boot and chrome bezel.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/11/11 09:05 PM
I hade to raise the tunnel 3 inches and 4 inches in width.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/11/11 09:07 PM
The rear section (as shown in pic) need to be raised for drive shaft clearance
Posted By: JDMopar
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/12/11 01:00 AM
I'm going to have to do similar trans tunnel work in my Duster, but not quite to that extreme,hopefully! You did a nice job on it. Any thoughts on what you'll do for carpet? 
Any thoughts on what you'll do for carpet?
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/16/11 05:46 PM
We have a guy here in Myrtle beach that is real good with carpet. i plan on taking it to him once the car is completed. thank you for the great complements keep them coming , it keeps me motivated. Good luck on your duster project.. 
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/20/11 12:55 AM
Thanks to Stefan at Elite custom autobody for the great deal on the AMD trunk lid
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/23/11 03:54 PM
I added the front roll bar supports and floor plates. I was carefull because I want to be able to use the stock door panels and kick panels. The stock parking brake assembly will be replaced with a more convinient floor lever unit.I spent some time modifying the dash cage, welded up the ash tray area (as it is not needed) and cut the frame for the front roll cage tubes.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/23/11 03:56 PM
Ash tray delete. Looks cleaner without it
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/28/11 03:21 PM
After looking at some weld in cage bungs, I decided to make my own from some 1 3/4 CRS steel I had here at the shop. I want to make the side bars and rear cross brace removable. Careful attention was made so the door panels and seats clear the roll cage tubes.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/28/11 03:22 PM
RH bar shot
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/28/11 03:22 PM
LH cage bar picture
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/28/11 03:23 PM
Rear cross brace picture
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/28/11 03:31 PM
These are just tacked in place. I plan on fully welding them(probably with my Tig, after I pull it down for paint and put it on the rotisserie, this way I can weld fully around the tubes.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/30/11 03:15 PM
RH side bar (notice it doesn't interfere with the door panel)
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/02/11 07:42 PM
I deleted the bumper gaurd areas from the rear valance. This makes for a much cleaner look.I changed the whole look of the back of the car.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/02/11 07:43 PM
Marked for cut out.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/02/11 07:43 PM
cut out
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/02/11 07:46 PM
I made sure I tack welded the areas in place while the valance was bolted to the car. This way there is no fitting problems later.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/06/11 09:51 PM
I media blasted the fenders, header panel rear valance and dash frame, inside and out. There was no suprises, just some minor work. I Epoxy primed right away.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/06/11 09:52 PM
Fenders fresh out of the Media Blaster
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/06/11 09:55 PM
Epoxy primer (dash cage and Rear valance)
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/06/11 09:56 PM
Fenders in epoxy primer
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/06/11 09:57 PM
Fenders inside also blasted and in epoxy.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/07/11 12:46 AM
I added the fender gill sections. I glued these in with SEM panel adhesive to eliminate warpage from welding and to elinimate the dreaded mig weld see thru in the paint.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/07/11 12:46 AM
Panel adhesive application
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/07/11 12:47 AM
In place
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/07/11 12:48 AM
other side
Posted By: Keith Black®
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/07/11 09:33 AM
Looking good!
Posted By: larry4406
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/07/11 10:44 AM
What brand epoxy are you using? Can you provide details on the media blasting you did (plastic, sand, pressure pot or cabinet, etc.)?
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/07/11 04:25 PM
Hello, I use Dupont epoxy primer , Followed by 2K after body work. SEM 39747 panel adhesive and 80 grit aluminum oxide bast media out of a industrial pressure pot and Blasting Room. More info at www.jcautorestoration.com (Thanks John & Chris)
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Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/12/11 12:14 AM
With the clutch pedal bottoming out inside the clutch master cylinder, I decided to make a ajustable stop for it. Also I made a shifter bracket because the shifter was too far foward andsat too high. Now its angled back 20 deg. I will have to move the shifter boot and ring back also.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/12/11 12:15 AM
welding and fab on the bracket
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/12/11 12:16 AM
Shifter bracket
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/12/11 12:17 AM
Shifter angled back 20 deg. Makes for a more comfortable shift.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/15/11 02:50 PM
I made some tubes from 1 inch conduit to run my wires though (to hide some of the wires in the engine compartment). Other items finished was mocked up the gas pedal and throttle cable for the fuel injection finish welding the trans tunnel.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/18/11 09:33 PM
Modification of the rear seat to fit the rear roll bar down tubes.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/18/11 09:34 PM
Clearance around the roll bar
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/18/11 09:35 PM
Added 1/4 CRS round bent it 90 degrees then welded in.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/18/11 09:37 PM
Rear seat is now ready for padding and covering
Posted By: JDMopar
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/19/11 02:35 AM
Looks like you're clicking along. The conduit for the wires was a good idea.
The conduit for the wires was a good idea.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/24/11 08:30 PM
I took the bumpers and deleted the front license plate area and filled in the buper bolt holes . Now a 3/8 studs reside in its place. This will give my bumpers a smooth look
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/24/11 08:31 PM
License plate area filled in with 3/32 steel plate
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/24/11 08:32 PM
Front of the bumper
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/24/11 08:34 PM
Installed on the rear. I will have to shave the rear bumper to tighten up gap between the body and bumper.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/26/11 09:34 PM
Side marker delete
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/26/11 09:35 PM
Tacked welded in
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/26/11 09:36 PM
welded marker light delete front fender
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/26/11 09:37 PM
welded marker light delete rear quarters
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/27/11 02:06 AM
Trunk lock welded shut. I plan on using a remote trunk latch from a 70s Imperial
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/27/11 12:43 PM
I also deleted the antenna hole, I am going to run a remote antenna so its not needed.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/31/11 12:01 AM
More progress,finished the rear brake assembly.I used Wilwood 11.9 disc set up on rear
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/31/11 12:04 AM
I make up custom 3/16 brake line from 25ft coil. From the master cylinder to rear calipers
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/02/11 09:22 PM
Added the A/C port(vintage air part # 34215-VOQ) to the RH inner fender, I am running the A/C lines thru the RH inner fenderwell to hide them from the engine compartment
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/04/11 11:33 PM
i am running a 3 point seat belt shoulder harness. These are my harness points tack welded in position. The lower mount was moved from the factory position
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/04/11 11:33 PM
lower mount
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/10/11 09:27 PM
I had to modify the front fender bucket area via a 1 3/4 in hole saw thru so I can fit the 5 3/4 in Halegen Bulbs. Some minor fitment was nessesary to all 4 buckest so the headlights would fit.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/10/11 09:28 PM
hole thru for Halegen bulb
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/10/11 09:30 PM
As you can see the halegen bulb need clearance in the fender
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/10/11 09:31 PM
Halegen headlight front view
Posted By: JS29R0B
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/11/11 03:37 PM
What brand are the lights? Is it a kit?
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/11/11 09:42 PM
This wasn't a kit ,I went to NAPA and bought 4 Halegen bulbs with the 5.75 housings for a 85 BMW 635 CSI. I didnt want to use flat lens housings or projector housings. This is the only way I could find without spending $$$ for a curved lens like the factory .
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/20/11 09:58 PM
I proceeded to shave the rear bumper. The factory fitment was way off.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/20/11 09:59 PM
I cut the rear bumper brackets and sectioned then 3/4 inch
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/20/11 10:00 PM
another picture
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/20/11 10:01 PM
welded back together
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/20/11 10:03 PM
I cut the bumper ends before the mounts and took out 3/8 per side. Then welded back
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/20/11 10:04 PM
ends cit off
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/20/11 10:06 PM
Tack welded in position
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Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/29/11 06:30 PM
More
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/29/11 06:31 PM
I had to add some metal to reconstruct the end of the bumper to follow the body line
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/29/11 06:33 PM
ready for primer
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/29/11 06:34 PM
Now the gaps are much better
Posted By: Lovemymopars69
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/29/11 08:18 PM
Wow! Really nice work!
Posted By: SCATPACK 1
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/30/11 02:14 AM
Quote:
welded marker light delete rear quarters
Awesome work. But wondering why you would weld in the side marker lights but you glued in the fender gills? Why not weld n the gills too if you are welding in the side marker lights. Not critiquing your work, just trying to understand the difference.
Thanks and keep posting.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/30/11 01:06 PM
Great question!! The reason that the gills are glued in the fenders other than welded is that the Mig weld is a (hard weld) and expands at a different rate then the metal all around it. This is evident with dark colors (this car will be black) when the car is parked in the hot sun (like at a car show). The mig weld will show thru the paint. so the upper part where it is in direct sunlight of the car, roof, hood ,deck lid, upper fenders and quarters I use panel adhesive. Other benifits are no warpage and the repair is waterproof . This is why I also replaced my deck lid and my hood, the glue and seam sealer on the original panels are 40 yrs old or older and is hard too. The new panels have softer glue and expand and contract correctly. Anytime you are at a car show look close at black car in the sun you will see what I am talking about.If incorrectly done you will see these problems
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Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/06/11 12:32 AM
I installed the lokar Emergency brake handle and cables. I ran the cables along the outside of the transmission tunnel. The cables are universal and I cut them to the size I needed.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/06/11 12:33 AM
underside parking brake cable mounting
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/11/11 10:38 PM
1 more
Posted By: rayztoy
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/13/11 03:01 AM
Nice work! Thanks for sharing...
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/18/11 08:40 PM
Thanks!! Working on a TTI 3 inch exhaust next! Keep the comments coming guys, It keeps me motovated. Thanks Moparts !!! 
Posted By: NV69B7RR
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/18/11 09:16 PM
Amazing build! Great to see the progress
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/25/11 04:27 PM
3 inch TTI headpipes installed, With the driveline angle at 1 deg instead of the factory 3 deg has created some clearance problems. The engine pipes hit the floor pan so some clearancing was in order. since this is a tuned system I will modify the car as much as possible without tweeking the tubes much.
Posted By: KatFysh
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/26/11 08:51 PM
AWESOME progress and pics.. I' built a pro street Cuda back in 2000 and sold it a few years later. I now have another that I hope to start working on within the following year. I have had a few ideas in mind for it and now after looking through your postings, I have a few more.
I really like what you did with the rear valance and bumper. I also like the rear suspension setup you have, among many other things.
I originally thought of using a modern era Hemi engine but have decided against it {for now}. I'll probably go with the 400 bb I have and use a Powerjection efi kit..we'll see..
Keep up the GREAT work.. You have many people following along, even if we all don't reply..
I really like what you did with the rear valance and bumper. I also like the rear suspension setup you have, among many other things.
I originally thought of using a modern era Hemi engine but have decided against it {for now}. I'll probably go with the 400 bb I have and use a Powerjection efi kit..we'll see..
Keep up the GREAT work.. You have many people following along, even if we all don't reply..
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/28/11 11:01 PM
Thank you for your positive comments!! another picture around the muffler area. I will have to raise the floor pan 1 inch above the mufflers for clearance.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/01/12 01:56 PM
As you can see the 3 inch pipes are tight around the rear end housing and upper crossmember
Posted By: Darius
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/01/12 04:26 PM
Awesome build !
It is great fun when you have the facility (sure looks like you do) and have the time to customize things like you are doing.
It sure has made my project fun. Ever stop to think how much you would have to charge someone to do this?
I could not do the weld thru primer...just could not get a decent weld. I am curious about your color, did you tint your primer that yellow color? Did you do that because you are going to paint the car a yellow color, or is it just some type of primer that happens to be that color?
I love the creativity, can't wait to see the finished project.
It is great fun when you have the facility (sure looks like you do) and have the time to customize things like you are doing.
It sure has made my project fun. Ever stop to think how much you would have to charge someone to do this?
I could not do the weld thru primer...just could not get a decent weld. I am curious about your color, did you tint your primer that yellow color? Did you do that because you are going to paint the car a yellow color, or is it just some type of primer that happens to be that color?
I love the creativity, can't wait to see the finished project.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/02/12 01:56 PM
Thanks Darius,, LOL , yeah I never really stopped to think about that. Like your build I want the modern drivetrain and conviences but the look of the vintage muscle.My goal is 600 hp and 22 mpg. This will be attainable with the 6 spd T56 .50 final drive..I honestly believe this is the wave of the future in our hobby. BTW your is coming along nicely too. The color of the cuda will be House Of Color Black.. The epoxy primer is just tinted that way from Dupont. I have some more great pictures of the build here http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=75207.0 and also here http://s1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/customachinecomponents/71%20Cuda%20Pro-Touring%20Build/ As always Than you all for the great comments.
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Posted By: gtx6970
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/03/12 02:41 PM
Man,I like this build.
Lots of custom touches that may never get caught once it's all done and painted( like the rear bumper for example )
Keep it coming.
but I have to ask.
1 - Why the 3" exhaust over say a 2.5"
2nd - how is the exhaust going to be clamped together. I see the U-bolt/saddle clamp on the crossover pipe but band clamps everywhere else.
Or are you going to weld the system together ?
Lots of custom touches that may never get caught once it's all done and painted( like the rear bumper for example )
Keep it coming.
but I have to ask.
1 - Why the 3" exhaust over say a 2.5"
2nd - how is the exhaust going to be clamped together. I see the U-bolt/saddle clamp on the crossover pipe but band clamps everywhere else.
Or are you going to weld the system together ?
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/10/12 01:46 AM
After I get everything set right I will weld the H- pipe but leave the rest. If I want to change something later it would be easier. The 3 inch pipes would match the 2 inch primary tubes on my headers any less diameter would take cost me Torque and HP
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/18/12 08:45 PM
Quote:Thank you for all the great comments , Custom metal Dash and gauge cluster fab is next.
John,
All I can say is an AWESOME build! Keep up the good work... Thanks for sharing the build and pics! You guys just amaze me.
Ray
Posted By: gdemon
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/18/12 10:27 PM
Great Build . Do you have any pics of what you had to do to the floor to make those front seats fit?
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/19/12 01:23 PM
Quote:I bought of Procar Elite seats from Summit. They have the bases and the sliders that bolt to the stock hole location. The price was reasonable too.
Great Build . Do you have any pics of what you had to do to the floor to make those front seats fit?
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/25/12 01:17 AM
I am using Shark Gauges (Dolphin Gauge Co) They are very comparable to Autometer Phantom Gauges without the price. I could not find a dash panel that I liked, So I made my own from some 18 gauge .
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/25/12 01:18 AM
Cutting the gauge holes out in the mill
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/25/12 01:19 AM
Step 2
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/25/12 01:23 AM
I didnt want to mount the gauges on top of the panel so I made some 1/2 wide steel rigs from some CRS round stock. This way the gauges would sit lower than the panel like the factory did. I welded the rings into the panel using silicon bronze rod to control the heat better with very little warpage
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/25/12 01:27 AM
Now I plan covering the dash panel with leather or I might use wrinkle finish. I need to fab the light bar and drill some holes for the switches .
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/25/12 01:08 PM
Another pic
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/27/12 02:11 PM
another angle
Posted By: KatFysh
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/27/12 03:46 PM
I love how you did the dash, however...{sorry}..Would it have been better having the 4 smaller gauges angled a little bit, to the left. It looks like they may be kinda hard to see from the seat..It may be the angle of your pics and I'm sorry for criticizing if thats what it is. Also, do you plan on putting the light/wiper switches in the stock location?? Loving this build.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/27/12 09:24 PM
Quote:Its probably the angle of the pictures. Its better the way its set. I looked at it both ways, and with me sitting in the seat this is the best set up on the gauge arrangment.Although I will be using different switches ,I plan on putting them in the stock location , maybe sme LED indicator lights. Thank you for your comments.
I love how you did the dash, however...{sorry}..Would it have been better having the 4 smaller gauges angled a little bit, to the left. It looks like they may be kinda hard to see from the seat..It may be the angle of your pics and I'm sorry for criticizing if thats what it is. Also, do you plan on putting the light/wiper switches in the stock location?? Loving this build.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/31/12 08:51 PM
A set of E-body Billet hood hinges from Ted Brock (The Billet House) arrived here this month, These things are a work of art the feature gas shocks instead of springs. Hats off to Ted for these great peices
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/01/12 01:01 PM
on the other side
Posted By: KatFysh
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/03/12 09:10 PM
They weren't just a few $$$, I bet.. I like those.
.Interesting with the gas shock. So you are using a steel hood. I suppose if one was using 'glass, the shocks can come off okay?Ouch.. just looked them up..Although SWEET looking, I think I can pass them by...
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/04/12 08:49 PM
Quote:Yeah they require quite a bit of hand work but in the end I think it would be worth it for this car. He is working on billet Aluminum trunk hinges with gas springs also, here is the link to the hinges http://www.thebillethouse.com/70-74-e-body-hood-hinge/
Ouch.. just looked them up..Although SWEET looking, I think I can pass them by...
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/08/12 01:56 PM
The whole idea is to keep as much of the wires and plumbing hidden in the engine compartment for a much cleaner look. I plan on Hot Rod Black under the hood , with the aluminum engine and the shaker scoop it should keep your focus on the motor.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/01/12 02:17 PM
Quote:Hello, The blast media is aluminum oxide 80 grit large pressurized pot in a blast booth. Care is used not to directly blast the exterior panels and roof with the sand.I will be using a less agressive media with less pressure and more techinque for that.Heck I normally just DA the roof. We use Dupont epoxy primer. More details are available at www.jcautorestoration.com
What brand epoxy are you using? Can you provide details on the media blasting you did (plastic, sand, pressure pot or cabinet, etc.)?
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/03/12 07:29 PM
Posted By: JDMopar
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/04/12 03:00 AM
Looking good John. I'm going to Rockingham Saturday....I wonder if we'll get an hour to stand in line and talk like last year? 
I'm going to Rockingham Saturday....I wonder if we'll get an hour to stand in line and talk like last year?
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/05/12 11:03 PM
Looking foward to Rockingham this weekend for sure!! 
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Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/21/12 04:03 PM
Spent yesterday installing fenders and grille, as usual the factory fenders are way off. I plane on shaving the bumper and sinking the ends into the fenders. But for now this is where she sits
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/21/12 04:04 PM
LH fender shot
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/29/12 06:56 PM
Hood picture
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/10/12 12:06 AM
I mocked the console out of some carboard first.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/10/12 12:10 AM
I used some 6061 T-6 18 gauge Aluminum for the console. I wanted to sink the shifter boot into the console like the factory did. I made room for cup holders and a stereo GPS unit. I plan on having it covered in black leather like the dash cluster
Posted By: MuuMuu101
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/10/12 01:26 AM
Very nice. So how exactly do you use the cardboard mock-up to get the proper shape aluminum you want? 
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/12/12 08:09 PM
Very simple metal fab shortcut, I get the shape with the cardboard first then transfer the pattern to the sheet metal.I make modifications as I go. I always keep alot of old cereal boxes laying around here because we are always doing alot of fabrication .It makes life a lot easier then the dreaded trial and error and gets you in the ballbark much faster.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/07/12 12:13 AM
I had to close up the gap around the license Plate, I made a greasable sliding plate holder so I can access the fuel filler.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/07/12 12:14 AM
Slider open
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/07/12 12:15 AM
Trunk view
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/07/12 12:16 AM
The whole assembly has 2 stainless tubes that have rare earth magents to hold it closed
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/07/12 12:17 AM
other view
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/07/12 12:20 AM
I couldnt use the original license plate light so I made a much slimmer design from Aluminum with LED lights .
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/07/12 12:21 AM
Powered up
Posted By: Golden-Arm
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/08/12 12:25 AM
looking pretty sweet there john. been a while since i popped in and looked. making some awesome progress on her. kudos!
Posted By: NV69B7RR
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/11/12 02:23 PM
That license plate slider is really trick! Again, your level of fabrication is amazing, keep up the great work!!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/23/12 12:28 AM
i sunk the battery box down into the trunk floor to keep it from moving around, to keep the weight as low as possible, and to gain some trunk space.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/23/12 12:30 AM
I couldnt find a holddown bracket that I was happy with so I made one from Aluminum that forms to the top of the batery box.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/23/12 12:32 AM
I used to stainless rods and thread the ends . These are bolted directly to the trunk floor.
Posted By: 70blackfish
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/02/12 05:37 PM
WOW lot of Work...good build
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/07/12 11:35 PM
Because I set the driveline angle to 1 deg down as apposed to 3 deg down I had a issue with the TTI headpipes hitting the floor. not to disturb or ajust the pipes in any way, I sectioned part of the floor over the pipes
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/11/12 08:23 PM
Floor welded up
Posted By: a12superbee
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/20/12 09:24 AM
Incredible. 
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/20/12 11:55 PM
I proceeded remove the drip rail gutters.Because the pinch weld will be removed the roof will come loose from the car,So What I did is cut 2 inch sections at a time. Leaving the roof attached, I added a good tack weld between the sections ,then cut the rest of the roof rail sections off.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/20/12 11:56 PM
Roof rail removed
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/21/12 12:01 AM
With the window channel in place, I made some aluminum brackets to hold the rear quarter windows in place. Like a coupe.I plan on only power windows for the front.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/21/12 12:02 AM
inside veiw
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/21/12 11:25 PM
I added universal power door lock kit,I thought it would be a neat addition. .These are available on Ebay for $20 or so I made some aluminum blocks to mount it to. I didn't like the metal mounting strips that came with the kit.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/21/12 11:27 PM
Picure,With latch rod added
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/27/12 10:29 PM
I took a challenger trunk latch and 68 Imperial remote trunk mechinism and modufied it to fit the cuda. Now I can weld up the trunk lock hole. I plan on a cable to pop the trunk just in case of emergency.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/04/12 04:14 PM
Added a shaved door handle kit from Electric Life. Mounted the door poppers in the door.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/04/12 04:15 PM
Door popper mounting
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/04/12 04:17 PM
Modified the door latches to accept a extra hole for the pull cable to go thru
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/06/12 07:15 PM
I mounted some spring loaded plungers to the inside of the door jambs so when the door popper pulls the latch that the heavy cuda door pops out
Posted By: rayztoy
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/16/12 08:12 PM
John,
I haven't been following the build lately. Very nice progress and some remarkable features!
Ray
I haven't been following the build lately. Very nice progress and some remarkable features!
Ray
Posted By: Fasbird
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/25/12 03:43 AM
Subscribed!!! Cool build!!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/14/12 11:24 PM
A little more progress, I shaved the front bumper to fit into the grill better.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/14/12 11:26 PM
I had to change the angle of the bumper and cut 2 inches out of the lenth
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/14/12 11:27 PM
I had the modify the fenders so the bumper fits flush with the body
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/14/12 11:30 PM
I also had to shorten the bumper brackets and make some extra holes in them for weight reduction
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/14/12 11:31 PM
Bumper installed and looks close.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/20/12 09:49 PM
I got rid of the factory trunk lid torsion bar and added 2 40lb gas lift cylinders. I welded the gas lift brackets to the roll bar down tubes. The result is the trunk lifts much better.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/21/12 06:11 PM
I decided to make some aluminum trunk hinges out of some 1/2 6061-T6 flat sock I had
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/21/12 06:12 PM
Machining in the mill
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/21/12 06:13 PM
Machining finished and ready for installation
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/21/12 06:14 PM
Open trunk shot
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/21/12 06:15 PM
Another trunk shot
Posted By: DynoDave
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/22/12 09:45 PM
Quote:
Another trunk shot
Nice work!
Did you weigh them old Vs. new?
Posted By: Osyman
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/24/12 05:39 PM
If you feel like making another set of those, let me know.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/25/12 12:12 AM
Looks like Ted Brock is taken orders for Aluminum Trunk hinges http://us1.campaign-archive2.com/?u=f64ec0ec5038e4416e1c1a5ad&id=b2254e8c51&e=c3a2eecc1b
Posted By: JDMopar
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/25/12 03:33 AM
Looks good John. I wish you were closer, so I could bum you into making me 4 small spacers from the scrap left over from the hinges...lol.
I wish you were closer, so I could bum you into making me 4 small spacers from the scrap left over from the hinges...lol.
Posted By: Rhinodart
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/25/12 11:57 PM
Here is one my buddy Mike Staveski at Time Machines in Florida did. I was there when his team was building it, lots of work for sure!
http://www.redvetteranch.com/red_vette_r...lbum/index.html
http://www.redvetteranch.com/red_vette_r...lbum/index.html
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/29/12 02:16 PM
Quote:The aluminum hinges are 12 oz lighter than the steel ones. Not a big weight savings but I think they compliment my build wellQuote:
Another trunk shot
Nice work!
Did you weigh them old Vs. new?
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/29/12 02:20 PM
Quote:I would be glad to help you, I got plenty of material here to make what you want ,Send me a PM . Thank you
Looks good John.
Posted By: Mad Dart
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/06/12 02:08 AM
Dang you are going ape chitttt!! Nice work!!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/07/12 04:18 PM
I decided to extend the rocker panels and front fenders down 2 1/4 inches. I wanted to get rid of that aweful pinch weld and flat spot on the lower part of the rockers. The result is a more finished look, the car appears lower than it is, and it hides the exhaust and underside much better.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/16/12 05:53 PM
Another photo
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/16/12 05:54 PM
Had to drill some holes in the front fenders to access the lower fender bolts
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/01/12 08:53 PM
In order to hide the window channel molding I extended the drip rails, I used some 22 gauge steel bent ant a 90 angle then stretched around the drip rail area and welded in.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/01/12 08:54 PM
another view of channel
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/11/12 03:03 PM
Here are sum shots of the car on how it stand today
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/11/12 03:04 PM
The front
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/11/12 11:20 PM
Playing around with some more aluminum . Lol
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/11/12 11:20 PM
Trunk shot
Posted By: mopardude318
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/26/12 12:43 AM
Awesome work brotha! Incredible fab skills...Just crazy...
Posted By: JDMopar
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/29/12 06:10 PM
John....hope you had a nice Christmas. I haven't forgotten you on the back seat. Hopefully the wife & I can sneak a trip down after New Years. 
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/03/13 08:42 PM
That sounds great JD, I had to cut out the sheet metal above the mufflers because it was only a 1/2 clearance between the muffler and the floor,so I am gonna have to modify the back seat frame and anchor points anyway.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/03/13 08:46 PM
Setting the driveline angle at 1 degree down instead of the standard 3 degree keeps the exhaust closer to the floor and requires floor mods but the benifit of lowering the car another inch or so is worth it.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/08/13 01:51 PM
I moved my wheels out, 1 inch on the back and a 1/2 on the front. I need to roll the wheel lips to do that and was gonna do the ole baseball bat and the jack routine but decided to use the eastwood lip tool. It took me a 1/2 a wheelwell and did a nice job.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/20/13 02:27 AM
A little more progress. I flush mounted and made my own taillights +bezels . This gets rid of the seam and brings the lenses flush to the surface
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/20/13 02:31 AM
Taillight lenses fitted to the bezels
Posted By: a12superbee
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/20/13 02:33 AM
Sweet, LEDs? Ooooooo.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/28/13 11:51 PM
Yes , I am using a Custom LEDs for the tail lights and parking lights
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/05/13 08:05 PM
I mocked up the hood latch cover today.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/05/13 08:08 PM
I wanted to keep the air directed thru the radiator it also closes up that large gap between the radiator support and header panel.I made it from some 6061 aluminum. I plan on adding the hood pop up spring and hood release.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/15/13 08:12 PM
My griffin radiator part# 5-570HC-NXX showed up complete with electric fans shroud relays and harness. Bouchillon Performance provided me with 2 radiator hoses ( upper BPE22039G and lower BPE2039G to fit the new hemi ) They had to be trimmed to fit, I found that these were the nears thing I found without going to those ugly flex hoses.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/15/13 08:14 PM
These were the hoses before I trimmed them, You can get them straight from Bochillon performance
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/15/13 08:16 PM
The Griffin Radiator Drops in without any modification to the factory 26" radiator support
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/18/13 12:54 PM
Quote:Hi Jackie .Hope all is well with you..Look foward to seeing you soon when you come here to the beach . I got the rear floor pan welded in and I am ready for the rear seat bottom .
John....hope you had a nice Christmas. I haven't forgotten you on the back seat. Hopefully the wife & I can sneak a trip down after New Years.
Posted By: JDMopar
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/18/13 04:48 PM
It's laying in the basement of the 5th wheel at this very moment. PM'd you the date....to keep would be thieves from getting shot by our house sitter!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 05/19/13 05:48 PM
Quote:Thanks Jackie , I had to raise the tunnel and weld in the driveshaft loop hence the modified floor ,Quote:Hi Jackie .Hope all is well with you..Look foward to seeing you soon when you come here to the beach . I got the rear floor pan welded in and I am ready for the rear seat bottom .
John....hope you had a nice Christmas. I haven't forgotten you on the back seat. Hopefully the wife & I can sneak a trip down after New Years.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/15/13 09:38 PM
Thanks Jackie for the seat bottom, I was pleasantly suprised that it looks like its hooks in place without any problems, I will have to modify frame it a little to make it sit right. But not as much as the top frame
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/18/13 09:06 PM
Some progress on the shaker, air box and intake tubes. I am waiting on a 60 deg bend to connect the shaker base to the air box inlet tube. More pictures on the fabrication available at http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/custom...rt=3&page=1
Posted By: JDMopar
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/21/13 02:13 AM
OMG!! You stripped the "Rich Corinthian Naugahyde" off of it! LOL, it looks like it fits fairly well, and won't need much tweaking.
You stripped the "Rich Corinthian Naugahyde" off of it! LOL, it looks like it fits fairly well, and won't need much tweaking.
Posted By: edco440
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/24/13 11:29 PM
Awesome! Sweet project John and the Cuda is a mindblower!! Thanks for the advice,,you are a skilled craftsman!!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/06/13 05:48 PM
Quote:
OMG!!
Yeah Jackie, I lucked out. Thanks for your help
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/24/13 12:39 AM
I mocked up a wiper motor from a 2003 PT cruiser for a total of 1 pound weight savings.I like it because it takes less space than the 3 speed motor.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/04/13 06:39 PM
Custom PCM mount ,. I wanted to be service without removing the kick panel.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/27/13 12:41 PM
A picture sitting on all 4. I am running 400 lbs springs in the front.The rockers sit 4 1/2 inches off the ground with plenty of suspension travel.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/27/13 12:42 PM
Frontal veiw
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/12/13 11:30 PM
Some pictures of some of the wiring so far. I decided to use the ISIS 3 cell kit
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/12/13 11:31 PM
front power cell
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/12/13 11:32 PM
rear cell
Posted By: 1972CudaV21
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/13/13 02:42 AM
This is quite the project! I can't wait to see the final results. BTW, your metalwork on the 'Cuda makes the nose look a little smaller. Do you think this is because of the extended rockers? It really gives the rear a bold look. Interesting work. Thanks for sharing!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/15/13 03:24 PM
Wow! I never thought of that... I guess it does look better that way when you look at it from the front..Thanks
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/20/13 05:36 PM
Wiring, wiring and more wiring...
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/08/13 01:35 PM
Latest pics, Down at Bouchillon Performance getting some A/C lines made https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.661331223888586.1073741862.242269922461387&type=1
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/24/13 11:09 PM
Some work on the A/C install.The goal is to keep the A/c lines under the fender wells. Since the compressor is on the LH side the suction line will run through the dash on the LH side to the evaporator
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/24/13 11:13 PM
condenser & dryer mounting
Posted By: MuuMuu101
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/25/13 05:01 AM
I've been waiting for this car to be done already. Keep up the good work!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/26/13 01:41 PM
LOL.. I know.. I know... Its amazing how time sneaks up on us on these projects...Balancing time from my shop and the car its amazing I got this far.The good thing is mock up is close to being done, I should be pulling the car down in December to finish the fabrication , welding, body and paint... 
Posted By: JDMopar
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/27/13 01:43 AM
Hey John. 
Looks like you've made a lot of progress since I saw your car a few months ago. I've barely turned a wrench on the Duster, but the park model camper restoration in N. Myrtle Beach is getting close to done! I'm here at the beach right now, and it's raining cats and dogs! Can't go outside....might step in a poodle! 
Looks like you've made a lot of progress since I saw your car a few months ago. I've barely turned a wrench on the Duster, but the park model camper restoration in N. Myrtle Beach is getting close to done! I'm here at the beach right now, and it's raining cats and dogs! Can't go outside....might step in a poodle!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/04/13 01:32 PM
Yeah Jackie, Its at Bouchillon Performance now for some custom A/C work. I am supposed to pick it up towards the end of the week. I will post some pics of the A/C lines when I get it back
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/17/13 03:31 AM
The last of the A/C work is finished. Mock up is officially finished. Taredown will begin tommarrow. The next set of pictures will be the disassembly and body work.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/29/13 07:27 PM
Teardown for body and paint
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/29/13 07:28 PM
Engine removal..
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/29/13 07:29 PM
From the front
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/29/13 07:30 PM
On the dolly wheels. Let the fun and games begin
Posted By: MuuMuu101
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/29/13 11:33 PM
Finally!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/06/14 11:25 PM
Quote:
Finally!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/13/14 02:08 PM
Doing some work to hide the drip rail moldings , this way they cant be seen from the outside of the car
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/13/14 02:09 PM
RH veiw
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/13/14 02:12 PM
another 2 pic
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/22/14 01:08 AM
Some stitch welding pics of the body chassis.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/22/14 01:09 AM
some more
Posted By: cedarmachine
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/25/14 07:01 AM
Quote:
Adding the US Car Tool Frame connectors plus other braces
Not trying to be critical, but I have a suggestion, if not just for future reference.
I think I would have had all the sandblasting done before welding the connectors and anything else in.
After blasting, you can use a "weld-through" primer on the captured areas that would be covered by the frame connectors. This way, it would not only improve the quality of the weld, it would prevent corrosion in the areas that are boxed in. Corrosion inhibitor could also be sprayed in through the gas discharge holes in the connector as well, but needs a clean surface to adhere to.
Welding on a corroded or dirty surface will cause the shielding gas contamination that perpetuates imperfections in the weld.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/25/14 01:18 PM
Your not being critical,but your misinformed . Look at the beginning of the build thread, everything has been blasted and epoxy primed other than the outer body before any welding started. 
Posted By: cedarmachine
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/25/14 01:39 PM
Quote:
Your not being critical,but your misinformed . Look at the beginning of the build thread, everything has been blasted and epoxy primed other than the outer body before any welding started.
I see. I thought I was seeing quite a bit of structure work before the body was blasted. Those areas must have been done previously then.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/05/14 11:36 PM
This picture shows where it was blasted and had weld thru primer when we welded in the frame connectors. I do this on all my cars. I also made sure this was done while the car on full suspension on a drive on lift.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/19/14 07:49 PM
Shaved the shock towers for a cleaner look.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/19/14 07:51 PM
Shock towers cut out
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/19/14 07:52 PM
Shock towers with the new flat plate welded in
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/19/14 07:53 PM
Ground smooth.. I also welded up some unessary holes to clean up the engine bay.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/19/14 07:55 PM
I created a little more space under the hood without these. The Coil overs the RMS Alterkation don't require the shock towers anyhow..
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/23/14 11:06 PM
Welded up all the holes in the frame and floor pan.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/23/14 11:08 PM
Finished welding the tunnel in
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/23/14 11:09 PM
1 more view
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/23/14 11:11 PM
Transmission cross member braces welded in.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/23/14 11:15 PM
While the car was upside down ,I modified the rear outer wheel wells for clearance for the lowered stance.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/15/14 04:18 PM
Thanks to J&C Auto restoration in Murrells Inlet SC for gently media blasting the outside body and epoxy prime.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/15/14 04:20 PM
Epoxy prime
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/15/14 04:21 PM
Quarter installation and panel alinment is next
Posted By: MuuMuu101
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/15/14 05:29 PM
When did I miss the quarter panels being bad? Did cancer appear after media blasting?
Posted By: hemi68charger
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/15/14 06:47 PM
Wow !! Whole lotta Fabbin' goin' on......
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/17/14 01:28 AM
Not too long ago quarter skins were the only option for our cars, many were installed incorrectly like the ones on my car. Full quarter panels saves on welding and body work. Since the car is going to be black , I also wanted to get rid of the welded body seam line so I dont get that dreaded ghost line that shows up when the sun shines on it. Another advantage is that I was able to blast in the areas I could not reach with the quarter panels on.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/29/14 02:50 PM
Quote:Yup , and there is still more to do, I just need to find the time to do it. LOL
Wow !! Whole lotta Fabbin' goin' on......
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/28/14 11:20 PM
AMD Quarter panel fitment is less than ideal but we are making it work. Notice some of the surgery needed to get everything to fit right. We made sure all the sheet metal was hung and adjusted and all the door and trunk weatherstrip was in place before any cutting was done to make changes for the body gaps.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/28/14 11:22 PM
Some surgery here to make it fit better around the tail light panel ends
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/28/14 11:23 PM
The quarter to the trunk lid, We had to slice it to line up
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/28/14 11:25 PM
Had to modify the AMD trunk lid corners to the same contour as the AMD quarters
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/28/14 11:27 PM
Had to add some material to the sides of the quarters for the trunk lid to line up .
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/28/14 11:29 PM
Some work to make the door fit better to the quarter
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/28/14 11:32 PM
I butt welded the quarter seams together using the 1/16 ER70S rods with the TIG welder
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/28/14 11:37 PM
The other side
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/31/14 05:05 PM
Moving right along,the first application of spray polyester filler.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/31/14 12:56 PM
A little more progress on the body. Still progressing a little slower than I like.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/31/14 12:57 PM
another pic 1
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/31/14 12:58 PM
another pic 2
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/31/14 12:59 PM
another pic 3
Posted By: P7 Engineering
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/05/14 08:45 PM
Very cool project. Keep up the good work. Can't wait to see it when it is done. I had a 71 that I started and never got too far along.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/15/14 01:50 PM
Thank you, Its so hard to believe its been 5 years since I bought the car, man time flies. 
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/30/14 03:09 PM
I added some 3/8 diameter metal rods to the inside of the roof to stiffen it up a bit. If you have ever had a E-body , you know they are very weak in this area , You can push the roof in with your hand ,Hense without it the car sound like a bass drum going down the road.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/20/14 11:07 PM
New paint on the suspension parts. Looking to upgrade the AGR steering rack and 13" brakes
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/20/14 11:08 PM
waiting on my new brake parts to assemble the rear
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/03/15 03:21 PM
While my car is at the body shop , It give me a chance to work on several side car projects like mocking up my dash , ect ect
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/03/15 03:22 PM
Brake lines and suspension assembly
Posted By: rhamson
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/05/15 08:20 PM
How did you affix them to the roof? Epoxy?
Posted By: rhamson
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/05/15 08:21 PM
Quote:
I added some 3/8 diameter metal rods to the inside of the roof to stiffen it up a bit. If you have ever had a E-body , you know they are very weak in this area , You can push the roof in with your hand ,Hense without it the car sound like a bass drum going down the road.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/07/15 04:10 PM
They are welded to the side roof supports , bent upward with a Daynamat and seam sealer sandwiched between the rods and the inner roof
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/12/15 02:57 PM
even though the lower doors were solid , I replaced the lower metal in the doors with new, since there is no access to the pinch weld area, I didn't want any rust to haunt me after its painted..
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/17/15 06:48 PM
Lowered the front valance 1 1/2 inches . I extended the lower front fender 1 1/2 in ,All the mounting tabs were modified as the space under the bumper.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/17/15 06:49 PM
Lowered front fender mods
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/17/15 06:55 PM
As you can tell , I'm getting a little closer to paint. I have a couple more things to finish , but I am hoping for paint sometime this spring.
Posted By: rhamson
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/19/15 03:11 PM
Thanks, I noticed that too with my car. Without that support I was worried if I could sand the top and get anything flat with the flexing of the metal. I think I will try this too.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/08/15 01:38 PM
You will notice a difference on how your car sounds like in the interior. I was thinking on adding a reinforcement rod along the rear valance to keep the valance from vibrating with the exhaust too, the sheet metal is not supported well there either,
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/05/15 09:10 PM
Working on several things while the Cuda is in the body shop. Already a great suspension, Bill Reilly has a New Rack (made from Flaming River) to replace the ARG rack on the Alterkation , with a closer ratio, 2 1/2 turns lock to lock (235 bar) with over 6 inches of stroke and campatible with the new hemi P/S pump. The new rack top of the picture as the ARG rack is at the bottom
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/05/15 09:13 PM
Installed
Posted By: jcc
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 04/05/15 11:50 PM
Sweet
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/06/15 02:43 AM
Well its been a long road. This time next week the car should be painted Indigo Black..[img:center]http://s1187.photobucket.com/user/custom...s9hi7y.jpg.html[/img] [img]http://https://plus.google.com/photos/115623640270256278682/albums/6157720988615529393/6157720997438815810?pid=6157720997438815810&oid=115623640270256278682[/img]
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/20/15 05:19 PM
3 coats of Base and 6 coats of clear. Wet sand and buff next week. There light at the end of the tunnel. LOL
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/20/15 05:21 PM
Some more
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/20/15 05:22 PM
3
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/20/15 05:24 PM
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Posted By: Keepat
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 06/20/15 10:36 PM
Congrats, paint looks absolutely awesome!
Good luck with your biuld!
Pat
Good luck with your biuld!
Pat
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/04/15 03:07 PM
Tail light panel finished in hot rod black
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/04/15 03:10 PM
Engine Compartment pictures . Finished in Hot Rod Black.
Posted By: NV69B7RR
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/04/15 03:23 PM
That is going to one sinister Cuda when its finished, coming along nicely!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/04/15 03:42 PM
Thank you sir. Working a bit today to get the engine ready for installation next week
Posted By: MuuMuu101
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/04/15 09:39 PM
Is it done yet? 
Posted By: JDMopar
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/06/15 02:16 AM
Looks awesome John! Let me know when you get it home, and I'll run down and see it.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/07/15 03:13 AM
Hi Jackie, Should be this week. This is todays work
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/07/15 03:17 AM
More shots
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/07/15 03:18 AM
Down on all fours
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/07/15 03:20 AM
A few more more
Posted By: Keepat
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/07/15 03:52 AM
Looks Awesome! I see you needed to remove the right side valve cover to get that big motor in the car, same tight fit on my B body. Congrats on progress!
Pat
Pat
Posted By: MuuMuu101
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/07/15 06:26 AM
Originally Posted By johnscudashop
Down on all fours
And taken for a test drive?
Posted By: JDMopar
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/08/15 01:53 AM
I'll be here until Sunday, if you need any help pushing. I'll PM you my number in case you don't have it.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/09/15 05:10 PM
Hoping to have it back here by the end of the week Jackie , I am working on headliner and glass install...
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/31/15 08:56 PM
Mega mat install 1
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/31/15 08:57 PM
Headliner install
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/31/15 08:59 PM
Flush Mount Front and rear glass install
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/31/15 09:01 PM
Underdash, Vintage A/C , pedals ect
Posted By: JDMopar
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/03/15 07:28 PM
I really like the White Tiger stripes in the back window pic! 
Posted By: mr5racing
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/10/15 11:56 PM
Cool man, keep up the good work. good luck with it
Posted By: Chally426
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/12/15 06:40 PM
What did you do to black out the perimeter of the glass?
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/16/15 02:58 PM
Painted the perimeterof the glass and taped off
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/16/15 02:59 PM
More progress
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/16/15 03:01 PM
More progress 2
Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/16/15 03:45 PM
The sliding license plate is cool! How will you keep that area clean?
Posted By: Greg Bentley
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/17/15 03:48 AM
Who made your valve covers?
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/17/15 08:43 PM
I dont expect it to get dirty ,I am putting a foam seal between the tag and the opening, but I can easily use some windex and a rag if need to.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 08/17/15 08:45 PM
They are Indy Valve Covers
Posted By: Wailin D
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/21/15 06:04 AM
If you don't mind sharing, how did you mount the coils under the intake?
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/22/15 06:22 PM
Hi I have them mounted on the underside of the intake
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/22/15 06:29 PM
I used the plate that came from Indy with the valve covers
Posted By: 67R/T4speeder
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/25/15 09:34 PM
Amazing machine, I followed your build from the beginning and still AMAZED with your talent.
plan on seeing in person someday
plan on seeing in person someday
Posted By: Wailin D
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/29/15 07:17 AM
Perfect! Thank you for showing how you mounted the coils to the bottom of your 6.1 intake. I am surprised that there is room under there, but glad to see it works. I am assuming that you had to do some drilling and taping to adapt the Indy coil plate to the 6.1 intake. Thank you again for the excellent pictures!
Posted By: CJD AUTOMOTIVE
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/01/15 11:19 PM
I read your thread to actually see someone making progress! Looking very nice!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/31/15 10:19 PM
A quick video of the work that has been done so for. I have the car back at home now, I left the turn signal on in the video to remind me as of Nov 1st that I have been working on the car 6 years. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5g9CZJOfTo&feature=youtu.be
Posted By: Keepat
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 10/31/15 11:00 PM
John,
Car looks great! Turn signals are cool and it looks like you should be on the road next spring
Pat
Car looks great! Turn signals are cool and it looks like you should be on the road next spring
Pat
Posted By: MuuMuu101
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/01/15 12:30 AM
Cool! I didn't realize some extra details you took/did till now.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 11/10/15 01:03 AM
Initial start up ,Well I decided to hit the key, having a few idle issues but heck it runs. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Onssq86vDiw&feature=youtu.be
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/09/16 05:44 PM
A few more pics
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/24/16 10:41 PM
a few more
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 01/28/16 02:21 AM
Video of the initail start up on the holley EFI install https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qxa-6jn0SI&feature=youtu.be
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/06/16 09:10 PM
The car is Running, moving and stopping for the first time in 6 years, I plan on mounting the fenders hood trunk dash and valances in the next week
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/12/16 01:51 PM
sneak peek of the billboards
Posted By: Keepat
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/12/16 04:26 PM
Originally Posted By johnscudashop
sneak peek of the billboards
wow! that looks great!
Pat
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/14/16 12:57 AM
A few more
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Posted By: 67R/T4speeder
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/14/16 05:06 PM
Bravo
Posted By: MuuMuu101
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/14/16 05:41 PM
Just bolt-on the grill, hood, and trunk already and start doing some burnouts.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/20/16 07:42 PM
Getting closer
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/20/16 07:44 PM
Some shots at the Myrtle Beach Run to the Run Car show
Posted By: NV69B7RR
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/21/16 04:56 AM
Beautiful!
Posted By: mymcodebee
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/21/16 04:22 PM
Excellent Work!! Perfect I was hoping you were putting a shaker on it. Please show your set up for installing it. I have to put a shaker on gen III in the near future. Thank you!
Posted By: josh7965
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/29/16 04:59 PM
looks great!!!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/04/16 04:12 PM
Yes I plan on putting a shaker on it. I am getting ready to put a OC Performance runner intake and LS throttle body on it to properly put the air inlet in the center of the engine. I will be making a new shaker base plate but use the original air doors and seal if I can.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/04/16 04:16 PM
A few more pictures. Getting ready to be back on it soon
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 07/15/16 01:29 PM
Took this video on the hydraulic trunk action on the cuda just recently https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73Tt5ULCyvs&feature=youtu.be
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 12/09/16 07:17 PM
Video of the Mock up fitment of the shaker with the engine running https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTICTDVmAmI&feature=youtu.be
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/15/17 10:31 PM
getting closer to finishing. pics of new forgeline wheels, Doing interior aexhaust work, finishing the shaker, front bumper and installing door windows
Posted By: rocksmopar
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/16/17 05:12 PM
Man is that sweet..
Posted By: Keepat
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/17/17 04:37 PM
New wheels look great!!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/25/17 01:35 PM
Thanks, Getting closer
Posted By: 70B5Cuda
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 02/25/17 07:57 PM
Man, I really love the subtle but effective contrast of the glossy black paint and the matte black billboards! Looks good!
Posted By: ozymaxwedge
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/02/17 07:00 AM
Yeah well done mate, looks great.
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/20/17 05:45 PM
Another video. This time with full exhaust https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0uOrIrQmGw
Posted By: sparcy
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 03/24/17 12:38 AM
I followed this build rite along !! car looks awesome great job !!
Posted By: johnscudashop
Re: 71 cuda pro touring project - 09/11/17 09:18 PM
Some recent pictures, Been working on alot of customers work, ready to finish the interior , electrical quirks ect ect
