big block formula S resto
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03/01/13 12:14 AM
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I am starting a thread about the restoration of my cuda. It is a numbers matching, 1968 formula S fastback. it is a 383 with a four speed. The color is burgandy poly on the outside, and maroon on the inside.
My plan is to put a 572-605 big block in it. it will be an aluminum block as I am trying to get the car as light as possible. It will also have an altercation front suspension and a Dana 60 with 3.73 gears. I will be installing a 5 speed overdrive transmission.
This is my first A Body restoration, I have always wanted to restore an A body, as you can see in my signature I have 2 Chargers and 2 Cuda convertibles. So far, finding the parts to restore this car, has been tougher than any of the other cars. All my other cars have 500" or larger motors and make between 700 and 850 hp. No reason to change that with this car! I drive all of the cars on the street.
I bought the car 2 years ago, and started the body work almost a year ago. I just got it back from the body and paint - so now I am starting to put it back together with all the pieces and parts I have been acquiring over the last 2 years. Here are some photos of the car when I purchased 3/2011.
68 cuda formula S 588" bb 5sp 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (SUBLIME) 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (PLUMCRAZY):TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER, IS ALMOST ENOUGH!
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Re: big block formula S resto
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03/01/13 12:21 AM
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in primer and starting the body work. i installed: both rockers both full quarters inner fenders rear valence one peice trunk had to make the trunk ext. was'nt avaliable yet AAR fiberglass deck lid. could not find a good used one. it is VERY nice. it fit perfect. the under side is detailed. i was very impressed with it. everthing else was good
68 cuda formula S 588" bb 5sp 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (SUBLIME) 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (PLUMCRAZY):TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER, IS ALMOST ENOUGH!
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Re: big block formula S resto
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03/01/13 12:24 AM
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some more...
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68 cuda formula S 588" bb 5sp 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (SUBLIME) 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (PLUMCRAZY):TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER, IS ALMOST ENOUGH!
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Re: big block formula S resto
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here are some pics of it painted. it is the factory color. it is called burgandy poly, i like it...
68 cuda formula S 588" bb 5sp 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (SUBLIME) 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (PLUMCRAZY):TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER, IS ALMOST ENOUGH!
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Re: big block formula S resto
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the body gaps turned out really nice...
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03/02/13 07:16 PM
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i had it painted seperatly, then assembled it after it was painted..
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here are some pics of the dash instal..
68 cuda formula S 588" bb 5sp 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (SUBLIME) 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (PLUMCRAZY):TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER, IS ALMOST ENOUGH!
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i had just dashes re-do the dash pads. they turned out nice. the dash bezel is from BEA. mike ross is a good guy to deal with. the bezels were nicer than expected...
68 cuda formula S 588" bb 5sp 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (SUBLIME) 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (PLUMCRAZY):TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER, IS ALMOST ENOUGH!
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here the grills are installed. i had them restored. they started out nice thou..
68 cuda formula S 588" bb 5sp 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (SUBLIME) 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (PLUMCRAZY):TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER, IS ALMOST ENOUGH!
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here are the tail lights. the bezel and lense are from BEA. again, better than expected.
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some of the dash resto...
68 cuda formula S 588" bb 5sp 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (SUBLIME) 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (PLUMCRAZY):TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER, IS ALMOST ENOUGH!
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i sent all the gagues out to be re letterd. had them calibrated too. speedometer was rebuilt also. they turned out nice.
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i'm working on the window regulators now. got the read pass in. man, what a [Edited by Moparts - Family Friendly Site - Keep it clean]. i buffed all the stainless and installed all the pass side. it really looks nice against the dark color. more pics will be comming.....
68 cuda formula S 588" bb 5sp 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (SUBLIME) 70 CUDA CONVERT 500" 5SP (PLUMCRAZY):TOO MUCH HORSEPOWER, IS ALMOST ENOUGH!
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