So, did I score on this Hemi cuda? Would you consider this to be an “entry level” Hemi ‘cuda? Base model no frills low option car NOM motor and transmission with column shift. California car with no exhaust tips through the valance. No PS, No PB. 8 3/4 rear end. Very nice with build sheet...
Thanks. All of the wiring is new reproduction; some from Year One. Custom engine harness by Bill Evans as the distributor harness has to be longer to reach the front-mounted distributor on the big block. Tach harness also from Evans. Only wire not used was the blue (for a 4 barrel) choke wire ...
The instructions for the MSD 8546 distributor explicitly state that it requires the use of one of their ignition boxes. I wanted to use the factory ignition box, wiring harness, factory tach, etc. I did NOT want the bulky extra box mounted in my engine bay, or extra wiring, modified factory...
Update to my steering issues:
So, after reviewing my alignment report making all other steering and giving some thought, I decided to focus on the thrust angle and rear toe. I made a number of frame measurements and everything was square EXCEPT…. I know that I wrote that my rear axle was “dead...
Trying to absorb this. But, really has no explanation of how to correct or compensate. Obviously a bent frame will make a car go sideways down the road and cause it to “dog track”. My rear end is dead nuts square to the frame. Not sure how to correct “setback”. I understand about the crown on...
I just recently fired up my 73 cuda after a 5 year restoration. First drive, it pulled pretty strongly to the left side, requiring continuous correction to the wheel (holding off-center to the right. Since this was a body-off “rotisserie” restoration, it would seem to be a reasonable assumption...
Hello all!
My name is Kevin Liner. Old Mopar fan. I currently have:
72 cuda
73 cuda
73 Challenger
All of these are (originally) 340, 4-speed cars.
72 cuda
Long story, but I just returned home from a trip to NH where I located and picked up the original 4-speed for my 73 cuda. Now I would...