The red on red 1970 Cuda project

[anlauto]

Again Wayne, enjoyed the video this morning, thanks for sharing...Those parts are very impressive looking for sure
I agree the hymn joints don't scream confidence compared to a factory tie rod end, but I  guess it all works together as a system...odd how they offset the front of the upper control arm as well 

I can see this new adjustability being awesome on a road course or rally racing or something, but with regular driving to a local cruise night, will you even notice a difference other then a very stiff firm ride ?

[Wayne]

Again Wayne, enjoyed the video this morning, thanks for sharing...Those parts are very impressive looking for sure
I agree the hymn joints don't scream confidence compared to a factory tie rod end, but I  guess it all works together as a system...odd how they offset the front of the upper control arm as well 

I can see this new adjustability being awesome on a road course or rally racing or something, but with regular driving to a local cruise night, will you even notice a difference other then a very stiff firm ride ?

thanks Alan, I really appreciate it. 

Relocating the one point on the UCA is designed to get rid of the bump steer that affects the stock style pieces.  I do know quite a few people that have a lot of miles on heim joints...but still i'm a little cautious and we'll see how the work over the years.  its not like I will be driving it 10k miles a year or anything. 

The plan/desire is to improve the handling to the point its more like a modern performance/ GT car.  seems like a big ask I  know but I know what others have done and I want to optimize what I can.  Yes, I know it will get more stiff but I am going to run "good" adjustable shocks which should make things decent for just cruising around.  At the end of the day nothing is permanent that I am doing and just trying to build an old Mopar to have a lot of fun with.

[anlauto]

Should be lots of fun !

[cuda hunter]

I'll throw into the thread that I look forward to the video also. 
I got you on my big screen and I can see everything up close. 
Great ride so far!!  Love the progress! Keep em coming!

[Wayne]

I'll throw into the thread that I look forward to the video also. 
I got you on my big screen and I can see everything up close. 
Great ride so far!!  Love the progress! Keep em coming!

Thanks so much, it means a lot as  it does take a good amount of time, but i enjoy it. 

[Wayne]

Chipping away at the Hotchkis pile of parts in the garage!  This past week I was able to get the front sway bar on the car.  Looking ahead and it looks like the rear bar needs to be installed when the car is on the ground....so we'll see what I want to tackle next.  Kind of need a little break to be honest.

[Wayne]

Was hoping to start the brakes last week but remembered I needed to put new wheel bearings on my axles and replace the drum studs with something longer.  Which means I had to go back to a friends house to use his press.  Didn't have what we needed to get the bearing off the axles with a press so had to carefully cut them off with gentle precision of a surgeon 

If I had the space I would have a press... and a few other tools that's for sure. 

[Wayne]

Been working on the brakes this past week and wrapped up the fronts.  I decided to go big!  Went with the Baer brakes front and rear.  I also have their master and proportioning valve to install. 

Their brakes are really impressive.  I like the options they offer, and the design of the systems are really top notch.  They came packaged very nicely.  I started with the front kit.  Uses their hub.  My plan was 13" but the 14" kit was like only $40 more.  The Baer sales guy I was talking to suggested going 14" if they fit....bigger rotors offer more surface area more cooking.   So I sent the brake template they have on their site to the wheel manufacturer I will be using and they said with will fit fine. 

I do plan on doing some driving events with the car if anyone is wondering....its not going to be a "race car".  But I want to have the brakes to match the power and handling I am after. 

[Brads70]

Looks great, does Baer specify/supply a master cylinder that works with the chosen calipers?

[anlauto]

What size rims are you going to use ? Those brakes are huge 

[Wayne]

Looks great, does Baer specify/supply a master cylinder that works with the chosen calipers?

thanks Brad, they suggest a master designed for manual brakes with a small bore.  I am going to run their master with a 15/16" bore with their adjustable prop. valve.   

What size rims are you going to use ? Those brakes are huge 

I am going to run 18"  already checked the Baer template with the wheel manufacturer to make sure they clear

[Wayne]

Rear brakes are on!  All went pretty smooth.  Had to do some light clean up on the parking brake assembly to get the axle collar to clear it. 

I am working with a company to get parking brake cables made.  I am hopeful and will post up how that turns out.  The Baer rear brakes won't work with the factory cables....they make units for other cars but not Mopar for some reason.

I am going to run the Baer master cylinder and their adjustable proportioning valve.  They said I can keep my existing brake valve if I remove its internals....i assume there is a spring or check valve in there.  Thats what I will be starting next. It might be easiest / cleanest to keep it to same me from redoing all my front lines or adding a bunch of unions.  Will look at that and see.

[anlauto]

I've installed several sets of Wilwood rear disc brakes and they sell a universal cut-to-length E-brake cable set that is super easy and affordable to use and looks like it would directly hook up to your Baer calipers... 
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wil-330-9371

[moparcar]

Nice build and videos. I had subscribed to your YouTube channel and then discovered that you were on this forum not knowing you were here. Great work and great car!

Thanks, Wes

[nsmall]

Keep it up!!!  Thanks