project phantom

[Cuda70-74]

I finish building my little frame roller stands. Now I can roll her in and out of the garage.

[Cuda70-74]

I finished the corner roof patch. It took 3 pieces of metal to make it but it came out good.

[Cuda70-74]

Another update on the cuda. I'm fixing the sunroof patch it's going to take some time to get it right but the labor is free.

[usraptor]

Very impressed with your fabrication and welding skills.  Hats off to you.  It's going to be really nice when you're done. 

[Brads70]

I admire/applaud your efforts on the roof but I have to wonder if at that point going to a new AMD roof would be a better option? I'd be worried after all your efforts you have a " oil canning" issue down the road when it's much harder/expensive to make right?  Big flat panels such as roof's , hood, and trunks I would not attempt to weld in patches. But I'm no expert in body work either. 

[Cuda70-74]

I admire/applaud your efforts on the roof but I have to wonder if at that point going to a new AMD roof would be a better option? I'd be worried after all your efforts you have a " oil canning" issue down the road when it's much harder/expensive to make right?  Big flat panels such as roof's , hood, and trunks I would not attempt to weld in patches. But I'm no expert in body work either. 

Thanks. There is truth to what youre saying and since this is somewhat of a budget build
I found better use for the 500 plus dollars needed for a new roof. Trick the I did was I used thicker metal in the metal for support and I was even thinking putting a brace on under side of the roof to keep it ridgett.

[Cuda70-74]

Picked up my 5.7 hemi today it was for 500 so I couldn't pass on it. I'll change all the gasket and clean it up.

[GoodysGotaCuda]

Planning on keeping the truck accessories and intake on it?


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[Cuda70-74]

Planning on keeping the truck accessories and intake on it?


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For right now unless there is a better option. I see u have a T56 magnum in yours is that the only manual tranny that will work?

[GoodysGotaCuda]

Planning on keeping the truck accessories and intake on it?


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For right now unless there is a better option. I see u have a T56 magnum in yours is that the only manual tranny that will work?

Anything from a factory 4spd to a magnum will work. Some assembly required.


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[Cuda70-74]

Planning on keeping the truck accessories and intake on it?


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For right now unless there is a better option. I see u have a T56 magnum in yours is that the only manual tranny that will work?

Anything from a factory 4spd to a magnum will work. Some assembly required.


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With the 4 speed gas mileage wont be that good but the magnum cost an arm and a leg. Do u reccomend running the truck accessory?

[GoodysGotaCuda]

Planning on keeping the truck accessories and intake on it?


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For right now unless there is a better option. I see u have a T56 magnum in yours is that the only manual tranny that will work?

Anything from a factory 4spd to a magnum will work. Some assembly required.


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With the 4 speed gas mileage wont be that good but the magnum cost an arm and a leg. Do u reccomend running the truck accessory?

I run the car stuff because I feel it looks better aesthetically. Unfortunately everything on the timing cover would have to be swapped, alt, ac, water pump, etc.


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[Topcat]

If you're doing a metal patch the basic rule is:

Anything over a Nickel thickness of body filler and the panel either needs re work or replaced.   

[Cuda70-74]

If you're doing a metal patch the basic rule is:

Anything over a Nickel thickness of body filler and the panel either needs re work or replaced.   

Very true but I wont  be using that much bondo.

[Cuda70-74]

Planning on keeping the truck accessories and intake on it?


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For right now unless there is a better option. I see u have a T56 magnum in yours is that the only manual tranny that will work?

Anything from a factory 4spd to a magnum will work. Some assembly required.


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With the 4 speed gas mileage wont be that good but the magnum cost an arm and a leg. Do u reccomend running the truck accessory?

I run the car stuff because I feel it looks better aesthetically. Unfortunately everything on the timing cover would have to be swapped, alt, ac, water pump, etc.


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Thanks for the info. Some of those stuff I got to replace to anyways I'll just order the car version.