The red on red 1970 Cuda project

[gaddied]

WOW ! looking pretty SWEET .
It takes a lot of time , but you will love it when it's all done.
Good job !

[nsmall]

You make awesome videos.  Nice work!!!

[larry4406]

Your car is looking really nice!  I liked the video, especially seeing the results you have achieved by painting outside without a booth!

[Wayne]

Your car is looking really nice!  I liked the video, especially seeing the results you have achieved by painting outside without a booth!

You make awesome videos.  Nice work!!!

WOW ! looking pretty SWEET .
It takes a lot of time , but you will love it when it's all done.
Good job !

Thank you I really appreciate!  I really want to drive this thing and put some miles on it.  I hasn't been easy to do the videos in the sense that you put yourself out there for everyone to see and possibly judge.  I'm no expert by any means. 

[Wayne]

Dropped the drums off to get turned.  Guy behind the counter said "Are those from a 1 ton?"  I said nope, Plymouth Cuda. Gave me a chuckle lol.  Picked them up today and then spent some time cleaning them up and sprayed them with Eastwood cast iron gray. 

Then as I was leaving they started to demolish this old Rite Aid next door .  These guys were sketchy to say the least. I kind of felt bad fir this camaro that was parked way to close.  They should of had much more of the lot taped off.

Here is a link to my Instagram post with a video of it

https://www.instagram.com/p/B1zcx_Ll8ti/?igshid=wscs0gwnngwy

[73440]

Definitely not the proper demo procedure, they were only worried about filming it as it almost toppled over on them.

[Wayne]

 I had to pause on finishing the brakes as I needed to replace the rear axle seals....then I decided to pull the center section to change the fluid...then I decided might as well put the gear I want and ditch the 3.23.  So I dropped it off to the local Ring and Pinion Shop on Monday and picked it up today/ Friday. It needed bearings and had to put a new yoke on it and went for 3.73's.  I think they will be perfect for my setup. 

  Also drilled and tapped the housing so i could install a drain plug. Going to put the axles in tomorrow, fill it up with fluid and finally finish the rear brakes and bleed the system.

[anlauto]

Drain plug is a great idea !

[JS29]

The drain plug on the differential housing and on the transmission pan should have been done at the factory's.     Engineers and bean counter's don't work on them, so why bother!     

[Wayne]

The drain plug on the differential housing and on the transmission pan should have been done at the factory's.     Engineers and bean counter's don't work on them, so why bother!   

Thanks Alan!  I'm glad he told me about it and gave me a plug!  Yeah I'm surprised the dealer didn't as it would make servicing so much easier

Tried to finish the brakes but the rear shoes I had were 11 x 3 ,  I gave 11x 2.5".  Called the local auto parts store said they have them...they were 10 x 2.5. Ugh.  I found the part # I needed in one of the old parts catalogs they had.  We'll try again tomorrow!

  I have been waiting for the Eastwood zinc phosphate to come back in stock...and finally was able to try it on the hood small bits.  Real happy with the results for little money speunt.  Finished them off with matte clear.  I'm real happy with it

[anlauto]

Here...I fixed it for you.....The latches and hook look absolutely amazing, but the loop on the hood should be body colour....of course so the paint can chip the first time you close the hood 

[Wayne]

Ughhh    lol.  Thanks Alan, at least that will be the easiest of the bunch to redo.

[anlauto]

It won't matter if you leave it the way it is....it likely won't be prone to chipping that way....I've seen more then one restored car with this piece not painted body colour.

[Wayne]

Picked up the proper rear shoes on Monday and got them on. Brakes are finally done.  Went with in-line tubes stainless hard lines and the braided flex lines. 

Had a voltage regulator from Roseville but it had this sticker with the white letters. Wasn't really feeling it.  Saw Mancini had one labeled oe with yellow paint. It came yesterday with a sticker that was upside down....lm going them a call.  Would like one without a sticker. 

[Wayne]

Picked up the engine bits I had powder coated this week.  Then dropped them off at the engine builder/machine shop. 
   Nothing like heading down to the engine builder and seeing all the projects they have and seeing your engine you have dreamed off coming to life. I'm using Best Machine as they are local to me and have a reputation second to none. Pete and Chuck have been great.  They are getting real close to making some noise. 
  The next 3-4 weeks should see the car come around and wrapping up many projects.

Here's some latest engine shots. My motor before I had the intake coated...man am I getting excited!