employed in commercial aircraft salvage and recovery
where else to store the Cuda than in a 727 section,
Last week I decided to get the Cuda back on the Road after 20 years.
It's now in the DC-10 shop
getting prepped for a spin on the rotisserie.
"B" body rear will be installed
first combo will be the eng/trans out of my "More door"
449 (small block)
while under the knife will mod the trans tunnel for A-500
will be jumping around on the project. between stripping the paint and making spring mounts for the rear end.
started cleaning the wheel tub, while thinking about the front spring mount, i know I can buy the off-set items, what fun is that... rather make my own
Cool garage !
Quote from: 73440 on March 30, 2018, 06:32:01 PM
Cool garage !
thanks > inside view.
28'6" X 40' X 11'6"
only got 2 hours in today,
got all the bolts loose on the front end / k- member
ready to drop.
got to make mounts for the rotisserie > for the cuda ( first time on)
have used it before for 2 darts and the crew cab
had about an hour left so to SEE progress...
pulled the trigger on the needle scaler
Looking good!!! :banana: :clapping:
Step by Step :twothumbsup:
Quote from: Cuda Cody on March 31, 2018, 09:09:39 PM
Looking good!!! :banana: :clapping:
Glad, not finding rust, like some projects I've done.
Quote from: Chryco Psycho on March 31, 2018, 09:33:06 PM
Step by Step :twothumbsup:
I have slowed down some..
You will notice a chair in most pic..
can't stand on my feet like I use to.
raise the lift to the height I want, same with the Rotisserie>>> Pull up a chair... :banana:
but can't stop.. :wrenching:
Great idea for a shop! Love it!
Quote from: Brads70 on April 01, 2018, 09:55:33 AM
Great idea for a shop! Love it!
And it's movable Brad, you wouldn't need a building permit.
I try to do at least one item a day, it is the only way to get it finished.
Removed all the front suspension today, modded the arms to hold the Cuda on the rotisserie.
some one will be happy one day
rotesserrie is for Darts or Cuda.
Quote from: Brads70 on April 01, 2018, 09:55:33 AM
Great idea for a shop! Love it!
My friend Tom,
today I was telling him, I'm looking at a smaller plane to partial bury in a hill,, tail first.
use as a storm shelter.
got the idea from loading this one today, before the storms started.
LOL.. he said I'm plane crazy....
found some interesting items in the car
my old hat, a turbo jet valve...lol
and the trim rings for the new tail lights.
time to get to work, remove all the other items, under the car
Sticking a screwdriver in and opening the trunk used to be the highlight of buying a "new" Mopar for me.
That's a really cool setup you got. I love the idea of the fuselage for a garage. :twothumbsup:
Quote from: 71-440 on April 03, 2018, 07:18:44 PM
That's a really cool setup you got. I love the idea of the fuselage for a garage. :twothumbsup:
Thank you
moving along inch by inch.
moved the front spring mounts in 1 inch
1st pic- inner bolt are longer to put a nut on.
I cut some 1/4" wall tubing, ground the angle brace until the sleeve sat against the flat.
then welded the sleeve to the flat and angle brace
I'll fill the original holes, when I take it back apart for paint prep.
added a 5th bolt,,
I've moded 6 darts, this is the first Cuda,
splayed frame rails is different for me.
made some frame connectors.
at least the wheel tubs are large enough> maybe... tried a 26 x 12.5
gonna go with a 325 x 60 -15
next project is move the sway bar mounts 1 inch.
girl friend not home yet.
decided to knock another another inch off the list....lol
make a slice of pie. weld it in.
move on to the other one.
rainy day project - finish the sway bar mounts
I'll make them pretty later.
not much to report. just sanding and sanding
lucky, I opened the box as soon as it arrived.
The trunk lid, had a rough ride, the box showed no external damage.
one call, got another on the way, only it will be the middle of may before it ships
Looking good. :banana:
Nice!!! Looking really good!!!