E-Bodies.org Cuda Challenger Forum

I recently joined CC.com and found E-bodies through there. As for me, when I was growing up my neighbor had an orange Cuda (still has it) and ever since I saw it the first time it has been my dream car. About a year ago I finally decided I'm going to build one and pulled the trigger on a 70 Barracuda shell. Then 6 months later I moved and now need to build another garage :Thud: so its currently paused but I still have plenty of planning to do on the Cuda while I'm building it.

It seems the more forum posts I read the more changes I make to my plans but I'm grateful for the info because I'm sure its saved me a lot of money and frustration! So here is my current plan:

Drivetrain: 6.4L Hemi with a TR6060 or T56 Magnum and Dana 60 with mechanical LSD
Front Suspension: Upgrade stock style suspension with Hotchkis or QA1 kit and I will be installing various chassis reinforcment
Rear Suspension: Swap to multi link set up (Still have yet to decide on where to source it)
Interior: Adapt modern Challenger interior seats, radio, dash cluster, etc. Most likely going to involve a lot of fiberglass work
Brakes: Wilwood disc conversion
Paint: Mango Tango (2010 Ram Color)
Body: The exterior will largely be unchanged though I am planning on building custom brake lights


Thank you everyone for contributing on this forum, its helped my out so much already!!!

Welcome @The1TrueOutlaw (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/the1trueoutlaw_1986)   :welcome:  Thanks for joining us and sharing some photos.   :banana:  Neat project you have there.   :bradsthumb:

Thanks for the warm welcome! Looks like there's a lot of active members here.

Quote from: Chryco Psycho on June 07, 2018, 12:29:09 PM
Welcome from Panama  :panama: :wave:
I would pass on the multilink rear susp , you can do a lot better .
I would also rethink the Wilwood disc , most of the time the braking becomes Worse with Wilwood
DO your research 1st  :bigthumb:

Thanks for the heads up Chryco, I will definitely be looking into that, like I said the plan is ever changing haha.

Quote from: 7212Mopar on June 07, 2018, 12:44:53 PM
:welcome: I think that color is call Toxic Orange for the newer Challenger, may be 2010-2011. Looks like a lot of work needed. Are you planning to start the body work first?

I believe your right, both color have the code pvg. There is definitely a lot of work and a long road ahead of me but I'm excited for it. Yeah, the first thing I'm starting with is the body work, I purchased the majority of the sheet metal I need with the car. Just need the space to get started in!






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 :welcome:  from Chilliwack B.C.  Cool project you have there. You will find lots of knowledgeable and helpful folks here.

Welcome I'm also from CT, looks like a cool project you got there, good luck!

Welcome from B.C. Canada.

 :welcome:

Welcome aboard! You have your work cut out for you but you found the right place
to ask questions and seek advise.  Good luck!

Welcome from Michigan!  Looks like a sweet project!  Good luck with the build!   :wave:

My wife and I love that color too.  Took us over a year to decide to go for it.  The color is also known as toxic orange and it changes color depending on sunlight.

Glad you found us and good luck making space and making progress.

 A great :welcome: From Sylmar, CA

Quote from: nsmall on June 07, 2018, 10:25:30 PM
My wife and I love that color too.  Took us over a year to decide to go for it.  The color is also known as toxic orange and it changes color depending on sunlight.

Glad you found us and good luck making space and making progress.

You've got you gorgeous cuda there nsmall! :inlove: That's exactly why is love that color, deep in the shade but has bursts of yellow in the sun. Thank you for sharing the pictures I hadn't actually seen it on a cuda yet!

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Welcome from Florida  :welcome: I love that color. Sounds like you have a great plan. looking forward to seeing pics along the way.

Quote from: Wayno56 on June 07, 2018, 05:30:58 PM
Welcome I'm also from CT, looks like a cool project you got there, good luck!

Thank you! Glad to hear there are more guys for CT here!

Welcome from Ft. Lauderdale.  I visit the Great State of Connecticut several times a year.  Very active Mopar scene there. 

Welcome! I am also from CT...maybe we will see each other at some shows.

That would be a fun project,  Sounds like you have a plan, and Welcome from Alabama

Welcome to the site from Ontario,  :canada: and good luck with your restoration!  :wave:

Also from Connecticut what part of ct are you from?

Quote from: Bpret on June 09, 2018, 03:22:00 AM
Also from Connecticut what part of ct are you from?

Wow seems there are a lot of people from ct. I fairly recently moved to Cheshire but I've always lived in central CT area. Are any of you guys part of any CT mopar clubs?

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A very big  :welcome:from Australia :australia:

Welcome from New Jersey
Cool plans for a cool Cuda
Looking forward to seeing your build!
:cheers:

I am also from CT. The northeast corner.

We are close I live in Oxford. Mopar's In motion is the only club I've joined.

Quote from: Bpret on June 09, 2018, 04:51:08 PM
We are close I live in Oxford. Mopar's In motion is the only club I've joined.

We certainly are close, I actually grew up in Oxford. It's great town, I would have tried to move their if it wouldn't have forced me to drive through waterbury everyday.

I have heard of mopars in motion. I keep telling myself once I have a more time I'll look into joining. Is it a pretty welcoming group of people?

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It's a good group. They have a bunch of shows and some cruises through the summer.

Welcome to the forum from Wheeling, WV!!!

 Welcome from Tn.   I just got here myself.   :cheers: