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Started by Cuda70-74, July 05, 2017, 11:51:20 AM

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Cuda70-74

I painted my headers white to make my engine bay stand out a bit. I always like white headers on gasser. I used alvin high temperature spray paint white.
1969 mustang
1974 cuda turnt into a 71 cuda
1968 charger

Cuda70-74

Installed my headers today.
1969 mustang
1974 cuda turnt into a 71 cuda
1968 charger

Cuda70-74

Got my front windshield install today. Its looking more and more like a car again. I have another question can some decode my 68 charger fender tag??
1969 mustang
1974 cuda turnt into a 71 cuda
1968 charger


bcudachris

Quote from: Cuda Cody on July 06, 2017, 10:19:26 AM
Radiator looks (by the number) to be a 1971.   The other part looks to be a filler panel for a bumper?   :notsure:

It is the 5mph bumper insert!  This awesome standard feature came in 73 and 74 on E bodies.  Who says the later year cars aren't as cool!

In all seriousness though, losing the front and rear 5mph inserts is about a 30lb weight loss.  You'll need some 70-72 brackets for it to look right if you don't run the inserts (available from AMD if you can't locate or don't have them).  You'll have an unsightly gap between the grill and bumper in front and all the way across the back.  Especially if you don't have the filler strips, which are difficult to find at all, let alone in good shape (they are not being reproduced to my knowledge).

Cool project!


Cuda70-74

Quote from: bcudachris on December 30, 2020, 06:40:02 PM
Quote from: Cuda Cody on July 06, 2017, 10:19:26 AM
Radiator looks (by the number) to be a 1971.   The other part looks to be a filler panel for a bumper?   :notsure:

It is the 5mph bumper insert!  This awesome standard feature came in 73 and 74 on E bodies.  Who says the later year cars aren't as cool!

In all seriousness though, losing the front and rear 5mph inserts is about a 30lb weight loss.  You'll need some 70-72 brackets for it to look right if you don't run the inserts (available from AMD if you can't locate or don't have them).  You'll have an unsightly gap between the grill and bumper in front and all the way across the back.  Especially if you don't have the filler strips, which are difficult to find at all, let alone in good shape (they are not being reproduced to my knowledge).

Cool project!
Thanks for the information. I do have the strips which are in excellent condition. Im not going to install the 5 mpj bumper insert since its extra weight.
1969 mustang
1974 cuda turnt into a 71 cuda
1968 charger

Cuda70-74

Well today I got my front parking lights man they were expensive but I found a good deal 388$ shipped. My question is what type not hardware do u need to install them??
1969 mustang
1974 cuda turnt into a 71 cuda
1968 charger

Cuda70-74

I got the car wired up and think my turn signal switch is bad. When i turn on the front left turn signal the left rear turn signal does work even my hazard dont work properly. So im just going to replace the ignition switch also since im in their.
1969 mustang
1974 cuda turnt into a 71 cuda
1968 charger


Cuda70-74

Getting close to getting the car running. I lost all power to my fuse block due to a bad starter solenoid. The starter solenoid was stuck open and keep cranking over the engine and blow the bus on the fuse block. Got a new starter solenoid and that stopped the engine from cranking over by itself. Now when I get home i can see which bus is blown on the fuse block.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CL2ynX7Dho2/?hl=en
1969 mustang
1974 cuda turnt into a 71 cuda
1968 charger

Cuda70-74

Well i got my shifter linkage hooked up and almost finished making the seat track for passenger side. Just need to bleed the clutch and hopefully i can drive it out the garage for the first time under its own power.
:banana:.
1969 mustang
1974 cuda turnt into a 71 cuda
1968 charger

Dakota


Brads70

Hey haven't seen you around here lately? Hope your doing OK?  How's your cars coming along? @Cuda70-74


Cuda70-74

 :burnout:
Quote from: Brads70 on March 14, 2022, 04:11:14 PM
Hey haven't seen you around here lately? Hope your doing OK?  How's your cars coming along? @Cuda70-74
Hey thanks for checking up. Everything is coming along well. Waiting for the weather to break so i can get back to making the gas pedal bracket
1969 mustang
1974 cuda turnt into a 71 cuda
1968 charger

Brads70

Quote from: Cuda70-74 on March 14, 2022, 04:13:55 PM
:burnout:
Quote from: Brads70 on March 14, 2022, 04:11:14 PM
Hey haven't seen you around here lately? Hope your doing OK?  How's your cars coming along? @Cuda70-74
Hey thanks for checking up. Everything is coming along well. Waiting for the weather to break so i can get back to making the gas pedal bracket

I hear that! I'm getting anxious to get back to the Javelin also! We have about 8" of snow left in the yard but looking at this weeks weather forecast, looks like it should be gone by the weekend!

Cuda70-74

Quote from: Brads70 on March 14, 2022, 04:16:28 PM
Quote from: Cuda70-74 on March 14, 2022, 04:13:55 PM
:burnout:
Quote from: Brads70 on March 14, 2022, 04:11:14 PM
Hey haven't seen you around here lately? Hope your doing OK?  How's your cars coming along? @Cuda70-74
Hey thanks for checking up. Everything is coming along well. Waiting for the weather to break so i can get back to making the gas pedal bracket

I hear that! I'm getting anxious to get back to the Javelin also! We have about 8" of snow left in the yard but looking at this weeks weather forecast, looks like it should be gone by the weekend!
yea we had a little bs snow last Saturday
https://www.instagram.com/tv/CbAmW7qjiPy/?utm_medium=copy_link
1969 mustang
1974 cuda turnt into a 71 cuda
1968 charger

Brads70

Ah man that ain't a snow storm! We would call that a heavy frost up here!  :D
I like the 69 Mustang is that yours also?  :bradsthumb:

Nice "herd" you have going on in your driveway! I'm envious! Any "car guy" couldn't pass by your place without smiling!  :bigthumb: