1971 Cuda Hellcat - Chiquita

71Cuda · December 06, 2018, 06:31:08 PM

Quote from: Hellfish on December 06, 2018, 06:28:50 PM
Well I'm almost done with my build staring on electrical and Ac next week engine and trans fits like a glove

What trans are you using?

Have you run into any issues with anything so far, what were they and how did you overcome them?

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71Cuda · December 07, 2018, 09:05:41 PM

Her front feet are on the ground. The back is still on jacks. I'm completing the fuel system at the tank and then the heater cooling lines.

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71Cuda · December 07, 2018, 09:07:25 PM

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Cuda Cody · December 07, 2018, 09:36:08 PM

Keep up the great work!

71Cuda · December 07, 2018, 10:18:33 PM

Quote from: Cuda Cody on December 07, 2018, 09:36:08 PM
Keep up the great work!

Thank you for the kind words, I really enjoy each build.

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YellowThumper · December 08, 2018, 01:42:45 PM

This is a great build to follow and dream on.

GoodysGotaCuda · December 08, 2018, 05:42:06 PM

Quote from: 71Cuda on August 07, 2018, 07:57:58 PM
Some
Rear end pictures to share

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Aren't all Wilwood calipers 3/8" NPT? There's no flare inside of the caliper for your tubing flare to seal on and the tube nut threads are straight, not tapered.

Sorry, but unless these are different than my Wilwoods, that's not going to seal...

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71Cuda · December 08, 2018, 05:47:48 PM

Quote from: GoodysGotaCuda on December 08, 2018, 05:42:06 PM
Quote from: 71Cuda on August 07, 2018, 07:57:58 PM
Some
Rear end pictures to share

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Aren't all Wilwood calipers 3/8" NPT? There's no flare inside of the caliper for your tubing flare to seal on and the tube nut threads are straight, not tapered.

Sorry, but unless these are different than my Wilwoods, that's not going to seal...

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Each caliper has a npt to flare fitting. We are good

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Convertcuda · December 08, 2018, 06:39:04 PM

Thank you for taking the time to take pictures. What type of exhaust are you going to put on car?

Ken

71Cuda · December 08, 2018, 07:37:37 PM

Quote from: Convertcuda on December 08, 2018, 06:39:04 PM
Thank you for taking the time to take pictures. What type of exhaust are you going to put on car?

Ken

You're welcome, I enjoy sharing. So many folks have helped me and I hope to help someone.

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Chryco Psycho · December 08, 2018, 08:11:41 PM

Love the progress , every :ohyeah:thing looks great !!

GoodysGotaCuda · December 08, 2018, 08:23:44 PM

Quote from: 71Cuda on December 08, 2018, 05:47:48 PM
Quote from: GoodysGotaCuda on December 08, 2018, 05:42:06 PM
Quote from: 71Cuda on August 07, 2018, 07:57:58 PM
Some

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Aren't all Wilwood calipers 3/8" NPT? There's no flare inside of the caliper for your tubing flare to seal on and the tube nut threads are straight, not tapered.

Sorry, but unless these are different than my Wilwoods, that's not going to seal...

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Each caliper has a npt to flare fitting. We are good

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Good deal

YellowThumper · December 09, 2018, 08:19:04 PM

Fyi.
NPT (tapered) locks the the threads together as they engage.
NPS (straight) requires mechanical seal. Flair, inverted flair or shoulder with gasket or orings.

71Cuda · December 10, 2018, 07:01:14 AM

Quote from: YellowThumper on December 09, 2018, 08:19:04 PM
Fyi.
NPT (tapered) locks the the threads together as they engage.
NPS (straight) requires mechanical seal. Flair, inverted flair or shoulder with gasket or orings.

Thank you very much. This is great info.

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71Cuda · December 10, 2018, 08:38:42 PM

She is sitting on all four now. I'll adjust the final ride later. It's good to see Chiquita on the ground to get an idea how she will sit and what I need to adjust.

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