My 71 Cuda

[mopar_mark]

Have owned my Cuda for nearly 20 years. I originally bought it for the princely sum of 500 pounds as a non runner & with the intention to get it running & selling for a profit.

I decided too fit new Carb & manifold to the 383, then thought may as well fit new lifters, inspect the heads the next thing I now I had a full engine rebuild on the go.

Next step was to spray the car black with red hockey stripe, which lasted for about 6 week when decided to go Vista Orange. Around the same time I decided it needed to be a bit faster & more race car looking.
A few beers later, Me Paul & Harry had made a flip front, the interior was removed, bucket seats installed & the birth of MPH (Mark, Paul, Harry) Racing began.

The biggest person to help me get to where I am today is Paul Hobby, without his help car would still be in a thousand parts spread across the garage & in the rafters. As although I can fabricate parts & have reasonable mechanical skills, my welding capabilities are akin to Gorilla Snot !:)

This was the downward spiral into faster things to come, next to go was the leaf springs for home made ladder bars & coil over shocks. Things stayed like this for a while till another night after a few beers & next thing I know Shane (Vital Eng) was changing the front end into strut suspension, Rack & Pinion & motor plate.

Car sat in the wilderness for a few years as I became a born again biker & the intro of my ZXR 750 & followed by a Fireblade. For the next 2 years just used to walk past the car & straight onto the bike. As with most born again bikers the spills were inevitable & the pain from crashing seemed to last a lot longer than when your younger.

So the bike was sold & the car was sent to Andy Robinson's to be back halfed, 4 Bar, 9"rear, Ally panelled, Makrolon Windows. I was now the owner of a full on drag car & was also starting to be obsessed with reducing the weight of the car. All the steel parts from the car with the exception of the rear quarters & roof were substituted with glass fibre. Any part that was no longer structural was removed, brackets were lightened wherever possible. Car went from a factory quoted weight of 3,400lbs down to 2,300lbs.

I then knew my old 383 was no longer gonna cut it & started collecting parts to put together a 400 Stroker with B1 Head. As with any sort of racing, you soon start to find out the weakest links & car was gradually upgraded, over & over again. Upgraded Torqueflite was superseded by JW Glide, New converter. Better oiling system, etc, etc.

As much as I enjoyed taking the car to the track, the level the car had reached, it was no longer a RWYB type of car & needed constant maintenance between rounds. My work overseas was increasing & not letting me have the time to play with the car.

In 2006, I decided that I would put the car back on the road & this brings the car to its present state. During the 20 years of owning the car, the price of Cuda parts has rocketed. I still luckily had a lot of the essential parts to put the car back on the road, but hate to think the amount of cash the parts I sent to Spelthorne dump would be worth today:mad:

The B1 motor was sold, along with the enclosed trailer to help fund the new build. After visiting various speed shops in the USA, web site chats & numerous phone calls I finally settled on Engine builder Tim Banning from FHO in Canada & my Hemi was conceived. The birth of my Hemi has somewhat evolved from my initial thoughts, but I am more than pleased with the results.:cool:
I cant speak highly enough of Tim & if you were ever to consider going a similar route I thoroughly suggest in checking him out.

Cuda is once gain at Andy Robinsons, having various work to enable car to be road legal. Exhaust, Wiring, another axle upgrade to suit the Hemi, fuel system, etc, etc. Again Andy's another guy who's work I admire & would recommend.

Work permitting & I ever get out of Poland, I hope to debut at Wheels day in 2008. Although its highly likely car will not be painted.

I will try & dig out some old photos & scan to show some of the various guises throughout the years. These below are the most decent/recent I have

[edd brown]

nice car i love hemi,s

[chris]

painted or not Mark,that's one tough looking son of a bitch!

good luck with the rest of the build.

[edd brown]

mark look 3 post down \my toy/ hemis rule,,,,edd

[mopar_mark]

mark look 3 post down \my toy/ hemis rule,,,,edd'

Hi Edd,
Yes mate, I know exactly what you got now :), I remember having a good look one day down at Nick Butlers. I was down there at the time with Fatty Baz in his "Gone in 60 seconds" Mustang.

You probally dont recognise my name but I know you from years back, you even took me for a ride in your yellow/graffiti coupe (260ci ?) maybe early 80's :D

In fact was speaking to you at Billing this year, I was in the car with Paul Hobby (5 Window steel coupe)

Be great to see your car again, restored to its former glory :cool:

[mopar_mark]

KB Block 4.5" Bore
Callies 4.5"Crank
Oliver Rods
Custom CP Pistons
Stage V Heads, Raised Port
Stage V Rocker Gear (1:6)
2.400" Intake, 1.900" Exhaust
Custom Ground Roller Cam (Fairly Mild)
Jesel Belt Drive
14-71 Blower (The Blower Shop)
Carbon Fibre Hat
Big Stuff3 F/Injection
JW Glide
10" Neal Chance Bolt together Converter
9" Rear, all Strange Components

[hershambob]

kin hell mark it only needed a quick discription!!!!
ken will have all the parts you need to finnish the cuda,there genuine mopar parts,ford parts,chevy parts,hell they even fit some mgs and triumphs

[mopar_mark]

kin hell mark it only needed a quick discription!!!!

Well was bored at the time, sitting in a hotel room on a Sunday ;)

ken will have all the parts you need to finnish the cuda,there genuine mopar parts,ford parts,chevy parts,hell they even fit some mgs and triumphs

Its amazing they actually fit mgs & triumphs or even more amazing theres any left for them to fit :D

[IainB]

Now that.....that is the engine I should really have in mine :eek::D
Nice project!!

[mopar_mark]

Now that.....that is the engine I should really have in mine :eek::D
Nice project!!

Yeah, thats what i thought :D

Headers & exhaust system nearly done, plus a few other bits & pieces. Will have an update in a week or 2 :)

[mopar steve]

Sorted!!!!!

[mopar_mark]

Sorted!!!!!
Sorry mate, you got me there, what you on about :confused:

Progress on the car has been slow of late. But Headers/exhaust system is coming along. All Strange components now assembled in Rear end. Hand brake callipers installed.
Couple of pictures

[mopar_mark]

Been a while since I did an update..............

Steering rack moved, as was fouling with bottom Blower pulley

Chassis down tubes moved, as old ones interfered with Hemi exhaust ports

Fire wall modifed to suit larger Hemi head off set

Master cylinder relocated, as interfered with Valve covers

Yeah, theres a pattern here, Hemis are a lot bigger and wider in the head area than my old B1's ;)

Wipers now installed, more MG specials :D


Headers now coated and rest of exhaust system is finally finished, went with 4" system, X pipe & 4 boxes, should quiet things down, not too much though ;)

Had to change rear suspension locating arm to a sliding link to accomadate exhaust boxes, another good part in the bin :rolleyes:

New fuel tank is completed, not as big as I would of liked, but for a big car I keep running out of room

Fuel Pumps & Filters now mounted & Fuel plumbing nearing completion. I hope my system design is up to the job. Got more pumps, filters & fitting than Think Automotive carry in stock :eek:

New Strange rear shocks should be arriving any day now

Got EFI back after getting calibrated to interface with Racepak dig dash

Radiator modified to suit reverse flow water pump, I'm hoiping this will all aid cooling :rolleyes:

Whats next...........

Wiring is about 45% complete, should be done by next week

Decided to put wing on car, just gottta decide what I want

Mount Paul's seat, I mean passenger seat, oh yeah he wants a harness too :D

New propshaft, got all new UJ's, Slider & tubing, so Andy should finish that fairly soon

Throttle linkage, not sure on that one yet :( no doubt Andy will sort it out

I repaired all the Grill ages ago, along with all the lights, but need to make a steel tube frame to give more support.

Finish off plumbing oil accumulator, yeah I know I spent enough may as well gone dry sump :o

Got some new polycarbonate for windows, plus enough to do a couple of times. Who said I was concerned about scratching :D I have the old ones for templates, so shouldn't take me long

Still waiting for the DVLA to come an inspect car to eventually sort out this registration saga thats been going on for months. Don't ask, its along story

Want to change the front struts, but think that can wait till next winter

Thats about it for now, still a fair amount to do, but should be out in May all being well. I'm not in Poland the end of May & have a weeks holiday,so maybe Billing.

Not having a lot of luck posting photos again, as they are either too big, then when I reduce the size their too small. I will have another go later.
Cheers,
Mark...

[weemark]

mark car looks amazing, these old mopars are the dogs danglies... always fancied something like a cuda or a plymouth sport fury...

if you need pics posting send them on to me and i will put them up

[hershambob]

i should think paul will want his own cage aswell with your record!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Adam]

Mark, stick the pics up on webshots like I have then just post a link to them. I'd love to see more pics of this car.

[ozzie]

Mark who coated the headers and what did they come out like ? got to get mine mine done and how much were they
Cheers tony

[mopar_mark]

Mark who coated the headers and what did they come out like ? got to get mine mine done and how much were they
Cheers tony

Tony,
Headers were coated through Andy Robinson, not sure of exact cost as it was combined in the header manufacture, exhaust system, etc.
Think it was about £300 - £350 :eek: Yeah, not cheap......

[mopar_mark]

Mark, stick the pics up on webshots like I have then just post a link to them. I'd love to see more pics of this car.

Posted a few photos on webshots, these are only what are on my work PC, I have better ones on PC at home. I will post those at later date, will also try and tidy up album as its a bit of a mess at the moment !


http://community.webshots.com/album/562930396ISGRtV

[ozzie]

Cheers Mark

[mopar_mark]

Hopefully the link should take you to a video clip from yesterday. Qualitys a bit poor as had to edit quite a lot to be able to post on You Tube, plus more interested in listening to the motor than filming. But you should get the idea
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=K-p3vP5hxQo

[ozzie]

Mark, thats the nuts mate well done !!

[bigted]

that is one hell of a lump you got there... carbon footprint friendly????? naaahhh lol

[gettinonabitmore]

Mark, is that running on Methanol or 'normal' fuel...????

[mopar_mark]

Motor runs on Normal fuel, 4 Star

Thanks for the comments

[neilswheels]

Saw the car at the nationals, mad, your mad, can't wait to see it on the 316!!

[mopar_mark]

Saw the car at the nationals, mad, your mad, can't wait to see it on the 316!!

Only slightly mad :D Didn't look at its best at the Super Nats.

Goes off for paint on Monday. I'm hoping she will look better for a lick of paint, guess I'll see in 3 or 4 weeks time

[plumpcars]

Did you resolve the issue you had a few months back Mark?

[mopar_mark]

Did you resolve the issue you had a few months back Mark?
Hi Steve,
No it's still ongoing...... they just tell me I gotta be patient :rolleyes: Last I spoke they said it was getting closer to being resolved, but in which direction I have no idea.
Cars gonna be out of action for another 3-4 weeks, so maybe I will hear something before then.

[neilswheels]

Hi Mark,

hows the paint coming on?

[mopar_mark]

[quote=neilswheels;]Hi Mark, hows the paint coming on?

Hi Neil,
Went to see the Cuda yesterday, looking good, well I think so. Going to collect it next Weds.
Not very good on this photo lark, but these should be from last Monday, I have also attached a photoshop version of my car from the Pod last month, this should give a better idea

http://thumb8.webshots.net/t/72/72/3/61/19/2485361190103266608ZlCDBn_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2485361190103266608ZlCDBn) http://thumb8.webshots.net/t/69/569/6/20/13/2687620130103266608AQVbAW_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2687620130103266608AQVbAW) http://thumb8.webshots.net/t/65/765/8/48/93/2978848930103266608JoKpNl_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2978848930103266608JoKpNl) http://thumb8.webshots.net/t/72/72/3/49/0/2989349000103266608cixTWw_th.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2989349000103266608cixTWw)

I give up with this *blinking* photo posting :mad: Well if you click on the photo, you get a better image

[novanut64]

looks badass mark like an orlando car

[merryknees]

OH YES :eek: GIMME GIMME THAT HEMI
BA BA RA RA CU CU DA DA

[chris]

Mark,love the colour of the car,gonna look the nuts mate!

I've had a quick look at your webshots to see if i can help you post bigger pics.the reason they are so small is that you need to increase pixel size.
when you click the box 'to post to forum', next step would be to click on the '600' (to the right of the picture) it gives you a new code to copy,you use this to post a bigger picture.

like this...

http://inlinethumb23.webshots.com/41942/2978848930103266608S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2978848930103266608JoKpNl)

hope this helps...

[Adam]

Mark, Tony painted my wagon. Excellent job as is yours. I will have to pop over for a closer look when we are both not working stupid hours!

[martin]

Mark

I assume that your dilemma has been sorted, as the cars been painted.

Martin

[Volkenstein]

AMAZING car, love it, sublime is such a killer colour, motor is insane!
Ry

[mopar_mark]

All thanks for the comments

merryknees - You never know if the price is right :D :D

novanut64 - 100% UK build mate :) but know what you mean

cjh -Thanks for the photo tip, will try that next time I try & post photos

Adam - Pop round, next time you’re near by, as said before, once I am fully sorted, bring the 57 & we can hit the streets together :cool:

Martin -Dilemma is still on going, but closer to being resolved :rolleyes:

Volkenstein - Initially I wasn't 100% certain on colour choice, but I'm really pleased with the results now

[edd brown]

love the colour that is one tuff mopar
,,,,edd

[neilswheels]

looks good Mark, still can't believe it's gonna be on the street.

[ozzie]

Mark its the dogs mate !

[mopar_mark]

Heres a few photos from today, when I collected the car from the paint shop & a couple on the drive :cool:

http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/13399/2622705410103266608S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2622705410103266608Ugkciu)

[mopar_mark]

Well, I some how managed to post 1 photo a decent size, but buggered if I can post the others, any way I hope the links will take you there, unless some one else can post them up for me


http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2683619870103266608FOktKC

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2268620360103266608oGXnZm

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2812234090103266608MSWsXU

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2228375310103266608WsvBbj

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2668012920103266608wngXjn

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2622705410103266608Ugkciu

[Glyn]

http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/28336/2683619870103266608S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2683619870103266608FOktKC)

http://inlinethumb16.webshots.com/39183/2268620360103266608S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2268620360103266608oGXnZm)

http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/32625/2812234090103266608S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2812234090103266608MSWsXU)

http://inlinethumb14.webshots.com/41997/2668012920103266608S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2668012920103266608wngXjn)

[edd brown]

mark,,,,,,do you have any clue to what times it will run on street trim
it might be a case of frosty move over,,,,edd

[ozzie]

Wanna swap !!!

[neilswheels]

Cuda looks excellent Mark, no one can say it's not 'green'! Going to Krispys this month?????

[mopar_mark]

mark,,,,,,do you have any clue to what times it will run on street trim
it might be a case of frosty move over,,,,edd

I don't think thats gonna happen, Frostys got around 2,500HP on tap, I have just under 1100 @5,000rpm till dyno was slipping, so maybe good for 1,200Hp.Plus Frosty has a lot more years track experience, tuning knowledge than I have. I'm not ignorant, but I dont have the experience at setting car up to suit track conditions,etc.

Agreed, I can over drive the blower, larger injectors, bigger cam, but at most thats gonna bring it to the 1400-1500HP region.

Dont get me wrong, I want to run some good numbers, but I just won't be in his league.

I ran 9.2's with my old B1 motor & torqueflite, but car car has gained weight with all the street gear, Hemi & Blower. (So have I come to that :D)

Realistically car should be good for mid 8's, but achieving it, is another ball game. But wont be for trying

[mopar_mark]

Wanna swap !!!

Not yet :cool: but open for blast down to the Bridge one day

[mopar_mark]

gvtdrums,
Thanks for posting pictures :)

[mopar_mark]

Cuda looks excellent Mark, no one can say it's not 'green'! Going to Krispys this month?????

Neil, Thanks.
When is Krispies ?

Going to work on the car tomorrow evening, weekend. Got new temp sensor & rad fan to install, also going to try another F/Inj programme.
But off to Polditz on the 21st for a week, so maybe Oct if the weather is OK

[neilswheels]

is it the 3rd Sunday? I dunno. When ever someone tells me it's on!! Paul will know. Polditz??

[mopar_mark]

Polditz?? Been working in Poland since last October... During the 2nd Worls War, there used to be a German run prison called Colditz, they said no one could escape

[martin]

Krispy Kremes is on the 3rd Sunday of the month boys.

So that'll be this coming Sunday then.

Martin

[gettinonabitmore]

Heres a few photos from today, when I collected the car from the paint shop & a couple on the drive :cool:

http://inlinethumb24.webshots.com/13399/2622705410103266608S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2622705410103266608Ugkciu)


Love it.

:D

[Falcon65]

Ok Mark, I can see the colours is different, but the other changes are just too subtle for me :D. Didn't get back in time to see it in the flesh ....is it quick enough ????

[neilswheels]

Colin, I don't remember the gold, how long ago?

Unfortunatly Mark, I am old enough to remember Polditz, tho I was just a boy!! Didn't know it was set in Poland tho, or is that just the 'never get out' bit you meant?

So Krispies Sunday, or Bracknell then Hot Rod and Choppers? Krispies sounds like a cheaper fuel bill. Did the new mapping make a difference?

[mopar_mark]

Put the Cuda on a Rolling road this week, which was an interesting day http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Got the car on the rollers, slight difficulty because of my lowish exhaust, but no big drama. The owner, then proceeded to strap the car down from the rear. When I was advising him where to secure the car, I said "I thought they would be great big straps" he said don't worry these have a 5 ton loading, which put me at ease.

My objective for the day, was to get the bottom end smoothed out & not about getting max power/pulls on the dyno.

Had to increase the idle up to 1200rpm, as 8000rpm when in gear was just too low. Once motor was warmed up, we loaded the dyno & did couple of low end pulls. Computer & dyno was showing we needed to play a bit with fuel Map, also played with timing. Motor seemed to be a lot smoother, although big pulses from the blower dont help, but OK.

Another quick check & we were ready for a higher loading on the dyno, motor warmed up, air fan to feed & cool the car was in full force, Charlie does his dyno checks, everyone is happy & all systems go... RPM's rise, motor starts to get on it, then bang car climbs straight out of the rollers & shoots forward about 12-18" The above sentence in real time was around 2-3 secs
Well, car broke loose from one of those 5 ton straps but no damage done (Apart from my pants http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eeek.gif) Car was re strapped & additional strap was also included.

Another pre check, everyone was happy, thumbs up & ready for a higher pull, obviously some in-trepidation (by me anyway http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif) & squeezed the motor up to 4,500 - 5,000rpm. Spent some time going through the data recording, few more adjustments at the lower end, but mid to upper range A/F was spot on, timing was great, fuel was OK. Think this produced around 750hp to the rear wheels. Power curve on his Computer screen, was more of a steep vertical line, so some more in there http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wiink.gif

Decided to do one more pull, same checks as previous & were off again, but once over 5,000rpm, car was trying to climb out of the rollers & we all agreed that no need to push it.

Charlie didn't wan't to damage his dyno, I didn't want to unnecessarily damage my motor, so cut the run short.

Plus dyno & my converter didn't seem to like each other as there was signs of obvious slipping also taking into account the combination of tyres, not wanting to load the roller, etc, etc. Horsepower for this was down due to the above, will have to check data later to see what the number was.

Heres a small video clip
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ9n61sSXgQ (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ9n61sSXgQ)

[gettinonabitmore]

Well done dude, you must be pleased as punch???!!!!

Well, after clean pants....!!!!

I wish the dyno guys two doors from us at work would put some decent cars on their rollers, I am fed up with all these poxy 4 pot turbo wooooshbang things.....


:D

[martin]

Saw you towing the Cuda back home on Tuesday afternoon just by McLarens roundabout, as I was going home from Blobbys, wondered where you had been.

Martin

[mopar steve]

Sorted!

[Blackpopracing]

Thats the dogs bollux Mark, love it!!!

[neilswheels]

Good to see the Cuda on Sunday Mark, great car, it's even more bonkers than I remembered it from the NATS. I trust you got home o.k?

[langysrodshop]

Look's awesome Mark, Couldn't make KK this time but hopefully see you there at some time soon.

[mopar_mark]

Thanks for all the nice comments guys, I look forward to the next time out & hope I see you all again & those who I missed :cool:

[mopar_mark]

No recent updates, but thought I would have a go at the picture thingy
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/krispyKremes17Nov08.jpg
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/krispyKremes3Nov08.jpg
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/krispyKremes4Nov08.jpg
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/krispyKremes1Nov08.jpg

[cabby]

Awesome!

[Blackpopracing]

Awesome!
Any comments from plod yet about visibility around the blower? same for mot man?

[chris]

Awesome!
Any comments from plod yet about visibility around the blower? same for mot man?





I bet the only comments are that he should run it with no hood so everyone can see more of the motor!! lol :D


Mark,awesome car,cant wait to see it for real!

(pic's work too Mark lol!)

[Dan]

that's lovely, really really nice

[langysrodshop]

Nice pics Mark, you done anything about setting up a tank yet ???

[mopar_mark]

Been a while since I did an update . . .

A slight change in direction, pictures should tell the story

Finally got round to fitting the front tyres to the new rims, thanks to some additional support from Jerry. Wasnt that bad of a job & not a tyre lever in sight :D
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/HEMI%20CUDA%20-%20TWIN%20TURBO/023.jpg

Managed to score a bit of titanium, so used it for making the coil brackets. Didn't need to be titanium, but matched the throttle bracket. Still need to punch some holes in the them, just need to borrow a swage punch or what ever their called.
Throttle also working now

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/HEMI%20CUDA%20-%20TWIN%20TURBO/035.jpg


http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/HEMI%20CUDA%20-%20TWIN%20TURBO/036.jpg

The plumbing is still on going, but nearing the end :roll:
My mate Steve turned me up a new fuel pump drive, which I collected today. The original drive bolted to the front pulley & was spacing pulley to far away.

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/HEMI%20CUDA%20-%20TWIN%20TURBO/027.jpg

Fuel pump mounted (Was a lot quicker to type than physically do )
Need to sort out a longer belt

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/HEMI%20CUDA%20-%20TWIN%20TURBO/037.jpg


http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/HEMI%20CUDA%20-%20TWIN%20TURBO/035.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/HEMI%20CUDA%20-%20TWIN%20TURBO/030.jpg

Few other general plumping jobs done; Oil pump to Filter, Accumulator, Oil feed for turbos, etc, etc

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/HEMI%20CUDA%20-%20TWIN%20TURBO/032.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/HEMI%20CUDA%20-%20TWIN%20TURBO/033.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/HEMI%20CUDA%20-%20TWIN%20TURBO/029.jpg

Only a couple of brackets, but all the little jobs count. Still making use of my Titanuim off cuts, think I'm getting addicted ;)

Boost Controller
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/DSC00867.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/DSC00868.jpg

Overhead Switch Panel
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/DSC00873.jpg

http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/DSC00874.jpg

Thats all for now

[langysrodshop]

Looks good Mark, gonna be a fair handful no doubt, I must get around for a better look.
Why have you got 2 dustbins under the hood :lol:

[plumpcars]

Stunning!:)

[martin]

Mental more like:lol: Great job Mark.

[rem]

Looks good. I don't know how driveable it was before, but will the turbos make it easier on the street (apart from the obvious improved vision :))?

[Brizey]

Looks good. I don't know how driveable it was before, but will the turbos make it easier on the street (apart from the obvious improved vision :))?
Mark took me for a ride a couple of years ago when it had the blower fitted, it seemed docile to drive until you tromped on the throttle and all hell broke loose! :dizzy:. I would imagine it would still be docile until the revs pick up and the turbos kick in.
I`m looking forward to the next ride already Mark :whistle:, nice work!...

[randrhotrodimports]

Wow now thats a piece of kit loverly and well done.

[mopar_mark]

Why have you got 2 dustbins under the hood :lol:
Your welcome to pop in Steve, any time your over this way.

Dustbins, there for sucking up the competition:p


Looks good. I don't know how driveable it was before, but
will the turbos make it easier on the street (apart from the obvious improved vision :))?

Yes, hopefully more docile, that being said the Blower wasn't too bad most of the time. Vision wasn't as bad as it seemed,you can see a lot looking out of a letter box, but not when looking in :D



I`m looking forward to the next ride already Mark :whistle:, nice work!...

Brian, you know anytime your welcome, maybe try the runway next time :p

Thanks to everyone for their kind comments :thanks:

[Brizey]

Brian, you know anytime your welcome, maybe try the runway next time :p
That sounds like a plan Mark :D. Maybe frighten a few low flying Cessna`s along the way :lol:...

[scrap yard dog]

awsum car

[mopar_mark]

Gradually working through the extensive list of jobs ;)
Made up new front n rear polycarbonate screens, not screwed in, as it makes access easier at the moment.
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Plumbed 80% of Intercooler to Ice box, progress halted due to waiting for fittings, but these arrived this week, so thats the job for tomorrow or tonight if I get off the PC. My excuse is that I am letting my dinner go down :D


Dropped of trans to Frosty last week. As good as old box was, it wasn't up to handling more hp on a regular basis. Basically upgraded shafts n gears, along with changing Convertor stator n bits & pieces . . .

Finished off Ti coil mounting brackets today, a lot of work for something that doesn't really do anything :D
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New fuel pump belt arrived, so now fitted, along with completing the Oil pump to filter oil pipe.

Finally got round to removing exhaust/headers, added another bung (Thanks for welding Paul), as I intend to run Lambda's & dropped off exhaust for coating on Friday. Should be done in 2 weeks.


Still waiting on a few fuel fittings, but shipment delayed, as waiting for rear wheels to be despatched. Not holding up me up, as there always seems to be plenty to do:duh:

[Henry's Revenge]

I love your car its fekin bonkers:cool:

[mopar_mark]

Been a while, since I last posted.

I had a few body repairs, mainly the Drivers side rear quarter which had some rust in the lower section, plus I ripped some of the quarter when trying some new rims a couple of years back. So bring the thread upto date....

Finally was able to see n touch my new rear rims, when I was in the States last week. I ordered these back in Jan time & been sitting in my mates for months. Should be here next week

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Rear quarter panel now all complete & painted, very happy, although got some overspray to sort out :oops:

Finally got a date for taking car for a complete re wire & new F/Inj loom at Jon W. I do most things, but me & wiring don’t get on. I did it myself when it was purely a track car, but was never happy.

All being well, should be complete early July. Roll on the Mopar Nats ;)

Here’s some of the overspray :D



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[langysrodshop]

Mark it looks even better in black, look forward to seeing it run

[mike noble]

wicked, lovely lookin property to.

[Brizey]

Totally mental Mark, love it :thumbsup2:...

[Blackpopracing]

:drool:

[mopar_mark]

Thanks for the kind words

Managed to get a few bits done the end of last week, wk end & tonight. Off again to the US in the morning, so further progress will have to wait till I come back


A few pics
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[ozzie]

Mark one word WOW !!!!! THAT IS THE DOGS MATE ! cant wait to see it !

[Stuart Flitton]

As said, bloody awesome

[v8pop]

Thanks for the kind words

Managed to get a few bits done the end of last week, wk end & tonight. Off again to the US in the morning, so further progress will have to wait till I come back


A few pics




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Imagine that view in your rear mirror - What a cracker mate. Amazing.

Cheers. Tim W.

[mopar_mark]

Thanks again.

Well, the Cuda went off to be rewired & fuel inject loom made. Depends on F/inj man, but hoping to finally fire up in early/mid July...

Might make the Mopar Nats for a little test n tune, but won't be running full tilt

[mopar_mark]

I did manage to fit the street tyres on new wheels at the weekend, still waiting on a coupe of Schraeder valves, which I should get tomorrow.

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[yjohnb]

Awesome is an understatement, the car is stunning and the detail is just spot on :thumbs_up_smiley:

[Broomroom]

This is looking like an amazing bargain you've got - it is a pleasure to look at it and I can tell that it means a world (or at least a few years of that) for you - a pint up to you and your car!

[mopar_mark]

Jon W is doing a great job on my wiring, he has almost finished give or take a few jobs...
Next job is the F/Inj Loom, hopefully Mr Motec can fit me in...
http://i378.photobucket.com/albums/oo230/mopar_mark/HEMI%20CUDA%20-%20TWIN%20TURBO/JonW-Wiring2-1stJuly13_zps53cc1475.jpg (http://s378.photobucket.com/user/mopar_mark/media/HEMI%20CUDA%20-%20TWIN%20TURBO/JonW-Wiring2-1stJuly13_zps53cc1475.jpg.html)
Jon also base lined & weighed the car for me, pretty pleased with weight & weight split

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[langysrodshop]

Nice job there Mark

[53pop]

looking good wont be long now before you will be out and about looking forward to seeing your car in the flesh

[Captain Scarlet]

MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM,..BARACUDA !

Love it,i liked it in green,it looks as good in black,in fact it would look good regardless of what color it was :thumbsup2:

cept maybe pink,sorry pink lovers :)

[scrap yard dog]

got to be one of the best looking muscle cars in this country totaly wicked

[KICKSY]

Times 2. :thumbs_up_smiley:

[mopar_mark]

I collected the car from Jon's last Tuesday, very pleased, although I have got some its to sort out. Mainly related to insufficient fuel pressure when cranking. I have got a few things to try to hopefully cure the problem. Although I will most likely fit an elec pump purely for priming, starting purposes.

Engine now runs, but still to be mapped for boost. ( thanks to Dave Rowe)


Got the front & rear screens fitted today, thanks to Jerry with his acrobatic skills in juggling his body round the funny car cage to fit the lower rear screen nuts :D

Photos are from my phone rather than camera, so quality not so good...




Door windows

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Front screen in, wipers now fitted

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After a bit of a clean up, still got inside to do....
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Stainless mesh added to grill, to help keep large pieces of debris away

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Gills & side markers fitted

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[langysrodshop]

Looks stonking Mark, I have to pop to Pauls this week sometime so will buzz you and see if your in for a nose around it.

[mopar_mark]

Steve,
your welcome any time mate

[53pop]

super looking and looks like it will be quick aswell

[KICKSY]

That look's as hard as nails, beautiful.:thumbs_up_smiley:

[mike noble]

love it,

[yjohnb]

Ooooof absolutely stunning, :thumbs_up_smiley:

[ozzie]

Awesome !!!!!

[Tiki Des]

whoa! :eek: kin' awesome Mark. :thumbsup2: