The red on red 1970 Cuda project

[Wayne]

Oh its all good, I didn't take it as criticism.  I appreciate the fact checking.  Like I said I had now idea. 

[Wayne]

Does anyone know why this hole has a key way in it, driver side panel.    I checked my mirror adjuster twice now and I don't see why I can't be just a hole but now I'm curious. 

I'm currently prepping my new door panels for installation. 

[anlauto]

Do you have the square clip that supports the backside of the remote ? I has a location tab on it, although not very usefull 

[Wayne]

Doesn't look like it.  Are they reproduced? 

Thanks sir

[anlauto]

That big nut actually does the job better, you can just tighten it up in the position that you want. but yes the clip is available in reproduction

[Wayne]

Chipping away at the interior project this winter.  Just finished up the front door panel assembly.  Very happy with how they turned out.  I ended up dying the new Legendary armrests to get a closer match to the new door panels.  I ended up doing a blend of the SEM bright red and then top coating with OER red.  The OER is a close match to the original color....but i've found the new metro panels are not the exact shade of the original red based on the red panels I have. 

Cleaned up the arm rest brackets and cups...the panels have one correct metal cup and one plastic cup.  Wasn't going to chase done the correct metal cup and just cleaned up and dyed what I had. 

Getting closer.

[anlauto]

The screws should have been black 

[Wayne]

ahh lol,  Good to know.  But I am leaving them red 
I'm sure I'm the only one will ever know

[Wayne]

Since I have been driving the car more now and the interior was mostly out....i figured now was a good time to put in a stereo.  Being stock didn't interest me so I decided to go with an aftermarket bluetooth single din headunit with 6 x 9's in the back.  I figure when I have the dash pad redone then I could look at adding a front speaker. 

The head unit is a Sony with a built in amp...it had really good reviews.  I decided to no go with a CD player just bluetooth tuner. 
The speakers are 160 watt Focal, again I am no audio expert but they had great reviews.

https://www.sony.com/za/electronics/in-car-receivers-players/dsx-gs80

https://www.focal.com/uk/car-audio-kits-solutions/auditor/rcx-690

Also picked up some new wire crimps from Amazon for like 30 bucks and was real happy with them.  I am real happy with the sound and fit.  I did have to trim my lower dash piece just a hair which I wasn't thrilled with but o well. 

[Wayne]

@Wayne@70 Top Banana

I'm at Livernois and Tienken. Let's see the cars as soon as the roads clear. 70 Challenger Convertible FY1.

There is a cars and coffee I will be attending tomorrow.  I know there are quite a few S.E. Michigan guys on here would be great to meet some of you.  I know its a late notice but just had the idea to share the event. 

[Wayne]

Ever since installing the PG classics tuff wheel and spending some time behind the wheel I realized something seemed a little off.  The steering wheel rim diameter is quite small and honestly wasn't very comfortable in my hands and didn't give me the driving feel I was looking for.  I came across a company called craft customs https://craftcustoms.com/  They do a custom wheel repair and restoration.  I reached out to them and they said they could add thicker padding to my wheel and wrap in leather.  Currently it was vinyl. So I sent it off to them and in a few weeks later I had it back and was really impressed. 
  Originally the wheel was 1" cross section rim diameter.  The thickest they could get it was 1.25" Which was a very nice & noticeable difference.  Plus, the feel of the leather is a big improvement. 
  Overall, I'm really happy with what they did and happy with it. 

Here is an after picture


I made a short video reviewing the wheel showing before and after for those interested.

[Wayne]

Last winter I was hoping to reupholster my rear seat but there was a long wait unknown to me at the time.  I went ahead and ordered them in January.....and look what just showed up 

[anlauto]

Great to see more videos Wayne