I haven't been there in a while but I believe I saw it a few years ago ...I was mainly focusing on a "A" body because if I open it up to everything that wouldn't be fair
stand corrected, its a 65 dart
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I haven't been there in a while but I believe I saw it a few years ago ...I was mainly focusing on a "A" body because if I open it up to everything that wouldn't be fair
That was done before mine was finished
yep. I still like yours better though.That was done before mine was finished
That's a nice car but I'm looking for a home built car.... not a mega dollar build the owner just wrote a check for to have someone else do all the work.yep. I still like yours better though.
Yeah I'm with ya man. Don't get me wrong, high dollar show cars are cool but to me, they don't exhibit the passion and heart put into them. that's why I'm doing as much as I can on mine, not just cause of money but because I want the car to reflect meThat's a nice car but I'm looking for a home built car.... not a mega dollar build the owner just wrote a check for to have someone else do all the work.
you dont happen to know where he posted the build thread on it at do you?this Duster is a masterpiece.....but sold and somewhere in the state of Washington. Ross is already in full blown tear down to fully restore his rare 71 (?) 340 Cuda.....a car he owned years ago
you dont happen to know where he posted the build thread on it at do you?
found it, thanks
Still love this car.So the car has been gone almost 2 years and this showed up today at the house. I text the new owner his car is in June Mopar Action. Looking back after reading the story, I'm starting to realize the amount of work and customization that went into the car. Still no published picture of the Dual Fast Throttle bodies, looks like it could just be a damn single carb under the air cleaner. Cliff gave a few nice shout outs to Hemi Denny and Hemi Mark for their guidance, assistance and help in spending my money.
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..the Cuda' is coming along as expected when dealing with body shop people, the Duster was gone for just over 2 years, 2 1/2+ is you count all the pieces like fenders, bumpers and hood that came later. The Cuda' body was been gone just over a year but is moving along finally, I plan on taking it to a Mopar specific shop for body and paint after the frame rust issues are fixed. The date correct motor is in final assembly, the interior components are all restored and the front and rear suspension sub-assemblies are finished and ready to go also. Once the body is finally done it should go together very fast.Can't believe it's been that long. You and that car deserve all the recognition that it gets!!
Congrats.
How is the Cuda coming along?
That is true, its been 6 months since my dad passed away but one thing he always looked forward to was our get together's.... they were epic on most occasions and always good for several laughs, it was really disappointing to him that he couldn't attend the Mopar Nats last year due to his failing health.Still, the best part of this build was becoming buddies with Ross and Dave.
Ross, I'm very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He sounded like a great guy...the Cuda' is coming along as expected when dealing with body shop people, the Duster was gone for just over 2 years, 2 1/2+ is you count all the pieces like fenders, bumpers and hood that came later. The Cuda' body was been gone just over a year but is moving along finally, I plan on taking it to a Mopar specific shop for body and paint after the frame rust issues are fixed. The date correct motor is in final assembly, the interior components are all restored and the front and rear suspension sub-assemblies are finished and ready to go also. Once the body is finally done it should go together very fast.
I will never reduce the amount of cocktails !!!! Although to be clear I always consumed after working on the car, never during ...too many bad things can happen with that combination.Ross, I'm very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. He sounded like a great guy.
Cuda pics look great.
One thing about this build as opposed to the Duster.... You KNOW how it's going to go back together. You dont have all of those head scratching decisions to make which MAY reduce the amount of cocktails consumed during reassembly!
I know you might find this hard to believe but ...I made them. The good think is I hate to store stuff like that so after I’m done with them I will pass them off to you or Denny.Great car, great build and even better friends. Congratulations on the magazine. should have been on the cover. Ross, where did you buy that trick engine/trans and rear end carts? :>)
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Thanks, I’ve got some heavy duty ones made out of 2”X2” 1/4” wall for the body cart and engine/transmission installation dolly. The one on the picture was made just for the suspension assembly, I’ll transfer everything to the heavy duty one when the motor is ready.I really dig your assermbly fixtures.
Thanks ...I’ll be around at a few local shows this yearI got my MA in the mail yesterday and saw the Duster. (Of course I've seen it in person too) Those yahoos who write the magazine articles are wearing thin with me. Lame attempts at humor, etc.
Very sorry to hear about your dad, didn't know that.
Anyway, congratulations Ross and will look for you at the Mopar shows this summer.