1974 Plymouth Cuda - Restomod
The project moves on. Most recently was the purchase of a 2019 Scat Pack Challenger with low miles. The hope is transfer most of the electronics to the CUDA!
06/01/23 move car to shop, remove k-frame and rear end, mockup on floor
06/15/23 still doing sheet metal work. had to release all panels and re-assemble
07/01/23 Finishing left quarter panel area and wheelhouses
07/10/23 Install right quarter supports, wheelhouses and panel. Install diff and move vehicle
06//12/24 The Cuda returns
06/13/24 Strip out the left frame rail
06/14/24 Remove inner fender and shock tower
06/15/24 Mock up new frame rail, shock tower, inner fender, and front core support
06/17/24 Weld left side components, alignment check,
06/18/24 Strip firewall and prep for new gussets and install
06/20/24 Strip out right frame rail, inner fender, and shock tower
06/22/24 Weld new gussets to firewall right side and prep for new parts
06/24/24 Install right frame rail, shock tower and inner fender
06/25/24 Install and weld USCT frame stiffeners on right side
06/27/24 Install and weld USCT frame stiffeners on left side
06/29/24 Install new crossmember
07/03/24 Test fit the new fenders
08/12/24 Remove Floor
08/18/24 Floor Fitment and installation
09/01/24 remove doors & hinges, strip and prime hinges
09/08/24 Prep engine bay for primer
09/10/24 apply 2k primer to engine bay, cowl, inner fender area
09/30/24 add basecoat to frame rails & undercar areas
10/15/24 replace rear frame rails
10/20/24 test fit engine / transmission
10/25/24 lighten doors, prime, block & sand
10/31/24 paint engine bay / door edges / door posts
11/1/24 Donor car arrives
11/2/24 Test fit windshield
11/10/24 Start Challenger disassembly
11/10/24 Start Challenger disassembly
11/15/24 Re-install doors
11/20/24 Dynamat inside of doors, prep for door hardware installation
11/25/24 Start door hardware installation
