71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build
 

Hello Everyone. I am new to Lateral G. My Project is a 71 Barracuda. I'm moving towards a 600 hp Aluminum Hemi , Viper 6 speed ,Reilly Motorsports coilover Alterkation and triangle 4 link . This is my progress so far.

More Pictures
 

Here are pictures of the Aluminum hemi, Viper 6 speed , Reilly Motorsports Coilover suspension. I will be getting ready to install soon.

mmmmhhh, i'll take one:D

Very Nice!

Shiny Side Up!
Bill

great project John. Welcome to the site!

Jody

John, good to see you on here. How did that AMD shaker hood fit?

Hi Stefan. I havent fit the shaker yet. I will be in the process of fabricating a base plate for the motor this year. My main opjective is to get the car on suspension , get the brakes working ,and install the engine and trans this year. Once I have everything working and mocked up, then I can make a base plate and other misc stuff. John

Nice Ride.....:thumbsup:

Love Cudas, keep us updated with lots of pictures.

Thanks Guys, I also have my AAR Cuda Tribute for sale, to help with the cost of the build. Best of everything 360 auto. More detailed pictures of the car and its restoration at http://s1187.photobucket.com/albums/...inecomponents/ $32,000 843-324-3586 [email protected] www.custommachinecomponents.com Car is SOLD!!!!

Welcome ! you've got a nice project there. It should be a sweet build.

another mopar!
 

Good to see another mopar. Good luck, like to see it when it is done.:thumbsup:

I added a photobucket link of my build process, Thanks for all the great replies. http://s1187.photobucket.com/albums/...uring%20Build/

Nice Cuda for sure. Do you guys build Cudas only or other cars?

I just checked out photobucket Nice!

I Restore only cudas hobby only, But my Company, Custom Machine Components Specialize in the manufacture of the specialty tools for vintage and antique Autos. Visit www.custommachinecomponents.com I am iffiliated with J&C Auto restoration A supreme restoration shop here in the Myrtle Beach SC Area, you can also visit them at www.jcautorestoration.com

Nice build! Will the oil pan that came on the Gen III Hemi fit with the Alterkation.

Hello, it will take a rear sump oil pan, instead of a center sump. Bouchillion Performance has them in stock. Matter of fact I recommend them for everything you will need motor wise, very helpful

Thanks! I was going to put a chevy LS engine in the car because I wanted to keep the weight down with an aluminum block but now that this engine is out I might put the Hemi in it. I will check out Bouchillion and see they offer, thanks.

Awesome !!Good luck with your build.

Good looking. I too will follow this progress. :thumbsup:

Suspension installed
 

I installed the front and rear Reilly Motorsports Coilover suspension this week. Whats next is checking the fitment of my tires, and starting on the brakes. The oil pan for the hemi is on back order right now so I have to wait for the mock up install at the moment.

Welding up all the holes in the firewall. A smooth look is what I am after. I ran the brake line behind the firewall. I got the Hydroboost unit off a astro van . Wilwood master and clutch master and ajustable proportioning valve. I getting ready to run brake line to the back next and cut the transmission tunnel for the 6speed.:lateral:

Look's great.:thumbsup:

Working on removing the transmission tunnel for the T56. More pictures to follow shortly

I cut the transmission tunnel out today. My focus is to get the transmission up into the tunnel and keep the driveline angle at -01 degrees .I will make up the trans crossmember after I install the motor. more pictures at http://s1187.photobucket.com/albums/...uring%20Build/

Gotta luv the cuda'! Great looking project

Awesome project!! The progress is looking great so far! Cant wait to see it all come together...I had a few questions about your clutch setup. What is the bore of the wilwood master, are you planning on running a stock viper throwout bearing, and for your pedal did you remove the huge "counter spring" from the pedal? Thanks.

Did you fab the aluminum adapter for your astrovan hydraboost or buy one for ****** or others? Also what brand steering column? Flaming River universal or Ididit direct fit?

Thanks-Wes

Hello, I used a Wilwood 1 1/8 bore master. From what I seen a 1 inch or less would make the pedal more touchy. On the Throw out bearing, I bought a whole kit from keisler ,instead of trying to find all the right parts to make it work. I'm running a Ididit column ,I plan on installing a EZ wiring universal 8 ciruct harness .The hydroboost plate I made myself on my mill they are 1inch thick and can clock the hydroboost unit at 180 .I made them to fit the firewall of 70-74 Mopar e-body and 68-72 b-body I made 4 extras to sell they are available at http://www.custommachinecomponents.c...at=Mopar+Parts My company makes lots of unique prototypes (mostly specialty tools for vintage cars) Having this equipment is a plus

Thanks-nice looking piece for the hydraboost.
Wes

Thanks, they are made from 1" thick 6061 T-6 aluminum . They fit mopar 68-72 b-bodies and 70-74 e-bodies. Just add your hydroboost unit and go

I Added Braces out of 2" X 2" tubing for the transmission crossmember, Boxed the ends of the crosmember with 1/8 thick and Im gonna connect it together with a piece of 1/4 X 4" I bent to go around the transmission

nice..,..;...

I got the engine on the stand this weekend, I should get a rear sump oil pan this week . I took these pics over the weekend

The new bellhousing from Keisler uses a automatic bell, I think its from a 4L80 but I am not sure. As you can see it uses a 1/2 thick aluminum adapter plate to convert it. Extra throw out bearings spacers came with the bell. The quicktime bell will not clear the T56 Magnums fron oil pump bosses. I like the fact that its 13 lbs lighter and matches the aluminum block

Cuda's are one of my favorite body's out there. Cant wait to see more

that is a nice piece.

Before the motor goes in , I wanted to do most of the sheet metal work and repairs to the engine compartment . Looks like the upper cowl (cudas are notorious for rusting there) and LH inner fender needs replacement. I spent the day drilling spotwelds and carfully removing sheet metal with a hand chisel. This is what I got done today.

in case you didn't know, a stock truck hemi oil pan and pick up clear the alterkation k frame. :thumbsup: