The red on red 1970 Cuda project

[Wayne]

Thanks Sheldon, I really want to drive the car this year before winter hits.  I have a bunch of little stuff I will need to do once the paint is done...not counting putting it all back together lol. 

Really to trying to bust out it out quick while not skimping in any area.  I want to have some time to sort things out after its all back together and not rush once the motor is done.  Although I don't have a date for the motor yet.

[Chryco Psycho]

Summer is short & life is short too , Get her done & drive it !!

[Wayne]

 We just got back from a much needed weeks vacation yesterday.  Got out on the garage for a bit today.  I'm really running out of room in the garage.  I ended up taking the fenders off a moving them to the basement. Thankfully no scratches! Took off the radiator support and will be ready to prep in the engine bay. 

Next I need to get the steering box out.

My goal is to primer it next weekend.  We'll see.

[Wayne]

 Got the steering box out today.  Trying to get the drag link free from the pitman arm was less than fun on this car lol.  Spent some time cleaning up the k frame.  My question is... I have never seen a k frame this color. It has an OE looking stamp on it.  I've always seen them painted black.  Has anyone seen one this color?  I can't believe it's not original but you never know! 
Thanks!

[RUNCHARGER]

They're usually black. It looks like it has a part # stenciled on it, possibly it was bought over the counter to replace the original, that is some funky welding ahead of the drivers side engine bracket too.

[JS29]

I don't see the coin, stamped washer on the front left corner. my not be original. 

[anlauto]

I'm with Sheldon....That K frame has been replaced at one time.

[Wayne]

Thanks for the input fella's!   

Was thinking I might leave it if it was originally that color from the factory.   That settles it, I am going to prep it and paint it as well.  So much grease....

[Wayne]

Been jamming on the cuda this week getting the engine bay prepped.  Had a bunch of small parts media blasted.  They are on the rack. Made a quick spraying rack for about $15.  The wifey was wondering where her aluminum foil went.  Got it primed today.  I'm pumped to reach this big milestone!  I feel like the not so fun work is behind me now.  Color next and soon hopefully!

[Wayne]

Looking for a little help today.  In regards to my hood hinges bolting to the fenders. The forward mounting hole had a bolt, washer and nut on both sides and they were not the same socket size as the rearward bolts.  This can't be right?   Anyone have a picture or a link to what should be there?  Hoping there is an available replacement 

Looked online to no avail. 
Any help is greatly appreciated!

[RUNCHARGER]

Yup: Supposed to be a caged nut there.

[anlauto]

Yea it's a large thick metal plate that floats inside those two tabs and has a 5/16-18 threaded hole to match the other two bolts.

[Wayne]

Kool, thanks for the help fellas! 

That will be easy to fab up.

[Wayne]

Made a couple of them yesterday.   Fit like a glove.   

[anlauto]

WOW...that looks incredible