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    Offline 70chall440

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    Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
    « Reply #1140 on: May 11, 2019 - 11:01:30 PM »
    In reference to my last post, I have been overruled by my wife, she "suggests" I do the RR before the 68...

    On another note, I have finally completely assembled the Cuda. So, for all intents and purposes it is "done"; of course there are the inevitable bugs and changes as well having to run/drive it so the EFI can learn. 

    To that point, I am trying to determine what I am going to do about insurance for all my project and "toy" cars (70 Challenger, the Cuda, my 52 B3B), here is WA I can get Broad Form insurance just for them which isn't much but it will keep me from getting fined.

    Here are some pics.
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    Current Mopar
    70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
    05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
    Past Mopars
    9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)


    Offline redo1973

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    Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
    « Reply #1141 on: May 12, 2019 - 08:56:27 PM »
    Congratulations! :woohoo: :bananasmi :ylsuper:
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    Offline 70chall440

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    Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
    « Reply #1142 on: May 12, 2019 - 11:25:42 PM »
    Thank you sir!! I spoke just a little too soon as I realized I need to install the front spoiler, but other than that its all together.
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    Current Mopar
    70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
    05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
    Past Mopars
    9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

    Offline redo1973

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    Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
    « Reply #1143 on: May 17, 2019 - 08:14:59 PM »
    Any pictures of the final spoiler install?  :bigsmile: It inspired my set-up. :cheers:
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    Offline 70chall440

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    Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
    « Reply #1144 on: May 17, 2019 - 09:25:41 PM »
    I haven't installed it yet but will soon and post some pictures for sure.

    I have jumped ahead and moved the Road Runner into the shop as well as inventorying all of my 426 Hemi parts prior to beginning work them.
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    Current Mopar
    70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
    05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
    Past Mopars
    9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

    Offline YellowThumper

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    Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
    « Reply #1145 on: May 17, 2019 - 09:42:56 PM »
    Very nice!  :droolingbounce:
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    Offline 70chall440

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    Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
    « Reply #1146 on: May 18, 2019 - 12:28:39 AM »
    Thanks, went out and started it tonight to confirm the PS pump was working... it is  :bigsmile:
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    Current Mopar
    70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
    05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
    Past Mopars
    9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

    Offline 70chall440

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    Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
    « Reply #1147 on: May 18, 2019 - 08:50:00 PM »
    By request  :bigsmile:

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    Current Mopar
    70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
    05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
    Past Mopars
    9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

    Offline 70chall440

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    Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
    « Reply #1148 on: May 18, 2019 - 08:55:57 PM »
    So, I took the car out for a drive today in an effort to let the EFI learn a little. It started a bit hard but eventually got it going. The car pulls like a freight train  :bigsmile: and it seemed to get better as I drove allbeit not all that far (couple miles).

    Got it home and took the pictures in the previous post and later was walking my dog down the same road that I had driven, along the way I find one of my chrome grille surrounds  :stomp: and unfortunately it is beyond repair as all of the pins are broken off except one which is bent up into a U. So, when I got back I looked at the other one and notice just how loose it was as well. I bought these used which might be a part of the problem, didn't think there was supposed to be any rubber or other material on the pins so I had just stuck them in there. I removed the remaining one and for the time being will leave them off.
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    Current Mopar
    70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
    05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
    Past Mopars
    9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

    Offline redo1973

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    Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
    « Reply #1149 on: May 19, 2019 - 09:30:41 PM »
    That looks fantastic.  Sorry about the damage.  I don't remember any rubber from my originals either.  However, I purchased new metal clips when I restored the grille.  I'll have to check again as maybe they loosen?
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    Offline 70chall440

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    Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
    « Reply #1150 on: May 19, 2019 - 09:47:00 PM »
    I had new clips so that wasn't the issue. I did notice that the pins were worn, eventually I will order new chrome moldings
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    Current Mopar
    70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
    05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
    Past Mopars
    9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

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    Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
    « Reply #1151 on: August 04, 2019 - 02:09:04 AM »
    I guess that's what happens when you say it's done...   :roflsmiley:

    Gorgeous car...  beautiful job...   :burnout:
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    1973 ‘Cuda   Semi-Pro Touring
    360 SB - 518/OD auto tranny - FAST EZ EFI - Edelbrock Fuel sump - HHR fan
    Hella H4 headlights on relays - 97 Dodge Avenger seats - Chin spoiler - Bumpers pulled in to ’72 offset

    Build: http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=74674.0

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    Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
    « Reply #1152 on: August 04, 2019 - 10:32:41 AM »
     :roflsmiley: we all know that they are never really done, just "done for now". My master retirement plan is to finish my 70 RR and 68 Cuda, then go into a state of maintenance, repair and slight mod to all of them one at a time. Point in case, I have been driving my 52 B3B pickup which I never really drove when I "finished" that, I am finding out all sorts of things... runs good, headlights don't work, trans had to be adjusted, etc...

    I will get back to this Cuda eventually, but I am really happy with how it turned out.
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    Current Mopar
    70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
    05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
    Past Mopars
    9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

    Offline 70chall440

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    Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
    « Reply #1153 on: September 04, 2019 - 11:20:29 PM »
    I received a PM from CUDA8U; your inbox is full
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    Current Mopar
    70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
    05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
    Past Mopars
    9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

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    Re: 73 Road Race Cuda
    « Reply #1154 on: November 08, 2019 - 10:33:09 AM »
    Hi Mike
    Been a while since I checked out this thread. Well Done!
    A very worthy garage mate for the Challenger.
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