The red on red 1970 Cuda project

[Wayne]

Someone turns 52 today 

[Ns1aar]

Has anyone found a difference in the repop sunvisors?  I have a driver side one on the car and its marginal and a passenger one that is toast which also has a bad rod.  I just posted in the parts wanted area....doubt anyone has a decent set OG red ones but figured I would ask there as well.

I see vans auto has a set for $95 and legendary has a set for $160  haven't checked to see if they are actually in stock.

They have subtle differences in the metal clips

[cudamadd]

Happy birthday to her ageing well .One thing I enjoy about  this hobby, is  how proud owners  are . And so people should be . I offen say to members of my own family and friends. If you cannot see what we see in these beautiful cars . Then you will never under stand full stop .

[Wayne]

I wanted a smaller steering wheel with a more modern feel.  Thought I would try the PG Classics wheel as it looks real nice and is leather wrapped....plus it comes in red    I did run into a issue with holes for the screws being to small.

I also reached out to Mike / MickM on the forum here as I really like the horn button he makes.  I wanted to go with the model with the fish and paint the button red.  That came the challenge of trying to find the correct paint to match the dash/column.  I talked to Instrument Specialties and they mixed me up a pint and put some in a spray can for me after checking with their supplier.  They had never done that before.  Was real pleased with the product.  It took quite a few coats. 

Made a video of the process and wanted to go over the whole project.  Alot of people think you need an adapter to run a tuff wheel which you don't.  I also go over in detail Mikes horn button and show the instructions and how I paint and install it. 

Here are a few picture and a link to video if interested

Mike was great to deal with and so was Instrument Specialties

[anlauto]

Sure fits in with you RED theme 

[Wayne]

After driving the car last summer I decided I want to improve the handling characteristics of the car in a big way.  After talking to a few manufacturers and car owners running various parts I decided on going with the Hotchkis TVS kit plus their torsion bars and shocks.  Sway bars are still a week or two out... hopefully no longer.   I'm really excited about doing this project 👍

It's time to get busy, spring  will be here soon! 

[DeathProofCuda]

Maybe I missed this, but did you sell your rally wheels yet and if so what did you replace them with?

[Wayne]

You didn't miss it....I did just sell them locally.  New wheels are yet to be announced.     I would rather wait till I have them and maybe tires on them to reveal them

[Wayne]

This past week was all about getting the rear suspension out of the car so I can put in the Hotchkis parts in.  I decided while I was in there I might as well put a B-Body housing in the car to make room for bigger tires/wheels in the future.  I couldn't find a good deal on one locally but found a guy to cut down my housing and move the perches.  It wasn't the original housing if anyone wonders or cares. 

All is out now and the housing it out for powder.  Moving along, was a good week!

[anlauto]

Great video....might have been shorter if you had some power tools...

[Wayne]

Great video....might have been shorter if you had some power tools...

Thanks .... Ain't that truth.  I need to up my tool game 

[70 Top Banana]

I see the car parked in front of Goodison Garage. I live within about a 3 min drive and a 10 min walk from there. We use the vet clinic next door. We're neighbors! Nice car

[Wayne]

I see the car parked in front of Goodison Garage. I live within about a 3 min drive and a 10 min walk from there. We use the vet clinic next door. We're neighbors! Nice car

Wow small world!  Do you have a 70 yellow Cuda?   We should meet up this spring 

[70 Top Banana]

Not a Cuda, I have a 70 Yellow T/A. Bought it about a year ago. Pretty solid car and runs great but needs some work. Don't they all? Agree, we should meet up this spring! I am up the hill off Gallagher Rd. In Goodison Place.

[Banana]

@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.