ProTouring Orange Krate Cuda

[HemiMark]

that's how you brighten someone's day

and all this time I thought geting a reach around was the way to do that? lol

 

[rapidtransitric]

hey hemimark what's going on with that sweptline?

 

[68 A]

Glad to see there is still progress being made! I live in Fleming, i'd love to stop down and check it out sometime before it get put all together.

 

[ProTouringCuda]

OK - well Keisler sent me a second bellhousing, the Quicktime RM-8078, which states it's for a 5.7/6.1L Hemi to T56.

Mount it up to the Hemi and every looks good, with the exception of the top two trans bolts - they again look crooked. Angle finders says 5 degrees. I checked the top two bell bolts, they're at 0 degrees.

So I put the trans up on the bench, with a few long bolts in the rear mount and measure the angle - it's at 0 degrees.

Now move up front. Top two bolts are at 5 degrees with the rear mount level. Go figure.

Now, you would think that Keisler knows the difference between a T56 and a T56 Magnum. Well, apparently they don't otherwise they would have sent me this: The RM-199 adapter plate from QuickTime.

It allows their bells to be used with the T56 Magnum, which has this port running diagnolly from the 9 o'clock position to the 5 o'clock position (the T56 doesn't have this feature)

Without this plate, you have interference.

 

[swisswill]

Sorry you're having all these problems. I didn't have a problem fitting my 8078, though I'm not using a magnum. I did however have to trim my Viper T-56 input shaft by 1/8" or so I think though I don't recall for sure now. Fits PERFECT now though!

 

[67Dart440]

Awesome build... can't wait to see more!! Good luck with the trans issues, looks like you have figured out the problem though.

 

[ProTouringCuda]

What's wrong with this picture:

Looks like they sent me the wrong Pilot bearing as well - probably for a T56, not a T56 Magnum. So far Keisler's batting zero in my book. I can only imagine the problems I'm going to have down the road.

 

[rapidtransitric]

that sure must be a big let down. unbelievable

 

[momoparman]

You sure?

That may be clearance for grease...:grin:

Mop

I tried the link a few pages back but it did not go through....could you redirect me please?

Thx

 

[momoparman]

PS

A build as complicated at this is sure to have many caveats

It's a set back for sure but I'm also sure you will get it all together with Keisler.

Together you will learn

And we all will benefit

Confucius
:evil4:
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[ProTouringCuda]

I tried the link a few pages back but it did not go through....could you redirect me please?

Hopefully, Pro-Touring.com doesn't change their URL's again ;) Here's the updated link:

http://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?67827-Project-Orange-Crate-Cuda-65-Barracuda

 

[HemiMark]

Hopefully, Pro-Touring.com doesn't change their URL's again ;) Here's the updated link:

http://www.pro-touring.com/showthread.php?67827-Project-Orange-Crate-Cuda-65-Barracuda

looking good dude........

 

[illcuda65]

phenomenal build!

 

[rapidtransitric]

you've been quiet for awhile. hope things ar well with you

 

[72BBSwinger]

I havent heard much good about Keisler having one single thing that is perfect fit!

 

[Bakaruda]

Love the project. I am very interrested in the cost of the chassic. I will be calling them in the morning. I have a friend who is building a car for the Silver State Classic.

 

[swisswill]

Love the project. I am very interrested in the cost of the chassic. I will be calling them in the morning. I have a friend who is building a car for the Silver State Classic.

I looked at doing C5/C6 front suspension, 3 link, etc, I think I was quoted 14k plus 1.5k shipping. Decided to build my own, my way.

 

[Bakaruda]

Thanks that is a crap load.

 

[ProTouringCuda]

I'm still here - but haven't been out in the Garage for a few months, due to another new arrival. But last thing I was working on was the stainless exhaust. Here's a few pics. More over on Pro-Touring.com.

 

[rapidtransitric]

thats looking pretty sweet. just a few more nuts and bolts a day will get you there

 

[oldschoolmuscle]

sweet build for sure. how much roughly do you have in the chassis?

 

[ProTouringCuda]

Wow - 2011 was the last post. Has it REALLY been that long?

Well, I guess it has. My father-in-law was out here for the past few weeks and we were able to get some work done. We pulled the DS Rocker and Quarter, and dry fitted the new NOS quarter. We actually got the new rocker tacked in, but I don't have a pic of that yet.

 

[muddacres]

Looks like you are going to lots of fun. I will be watching. I see you a hop skip and 2 jumps away. :glasses7:
Jim

 

[ProTouringCuda]

Just a quick shot of the tank. Brushed and polished stainless. Stoll more polishing to do.

 

[rapidtransitric]

wow. are you back? tank is looking good. all your pictures disappeared