My Cuda project is up at Race Rodz !!

[DRJDVM's '69]

Nothing major to show via pix. Chris has made quite a bit of progress, but nothing exciting to show via pix.

We're still working on the design for the inner fenderwells. Goal is to clean things up, open some room but retain some of the factory look. Heres some of the design so far. We tried a big flat design with no bead roll and it looked wierd. What do you guys think of the beadroll design??

The first one... I though the upper areas was too big, so we scaled that down..


This is the next version where the top section is smaller and the beadroll isnt as deep. This piece will be rolled over and then a "shelf" will be created similar to the stock look....



This is stock for reference..

[DRJDVM's '69]

Some more updates. Chris has begun doing the initial fit of the front sheetmetal so he can dial in the gaps etc. All the marker lights and door handles are filled in and he's worked out alot of the dents etc.
So far the fiberglass AAR hood fits "okay" but will need some tweaking....just the nature of fiberglass stuff
We should be finalizing the inner fenderwells soon and starting the integrated spoiler and flush mount taillights too.

[turbo_tom]

WOW! That rear end looks AMAZING!

Love the 'Cudas.

[awr68]

Looking good Ned/Chris! Wont be long now!!

[DRJDVM's '69]

Finally some updates !!

The inner fenders are done....goals was to smooth them out and open some room but keep some of the feel of the original design......lead is out of quarter seams and looks okay under it....no major rot suprises...





Trans tunnel is in and needs finnish grinding etc

[uae4ever]

Ned

this truly a great project especially for me since i was thinking to do the same thing to my 72 cuda, i will start on my project by the end of the year
i will learn alot from you're cuda
i can't wate to see the result it is going to be a great car

can you snd me the rendering for the cuda i like the color and the looks

great job

[DRJDVM's '69]

Rob and I are heading up to Orgeon to pick up the car tomorrow...wish me luck...

The majority of the metal fab as far as body mods, rust repair etc are done.....now back to work in my garage

I have high hopes that it will live up to my expectations....

I'll post pix in a couple of day...

[awr68]

SWEET!! Give my car some love if you see it!!

[DRJDVM's '69]

Well....I got it back...

Lets just say its "rough"......there are alot of areas than need attention...... lots more final grinding and tweaking...... good start in alot of areas, but not what I was hoping for overall..... gonna have more filler than I wanted too.....

I've got alot more work ahead of me than expected......

I'll post some pix in a couple of days......

[camcojb]

Originally Posted by DRJDVM's '69

Well....I got it back...

Lets just say its "rough"......there are alot of areas than need attention...... lots more final grinding and tweaking...... good start in alot of areas, but not what I was hoping for overall..... gonna have more filler than I wanted too.....

I've got alot more work ahead of me than expected......

I'll post some pix in a couple of days......

sorry to hear that Ned.

Jody