1970 Baracuda Restomod Begins

[heminut]

Congratulations! I can't say as I'm all that surprised though, from the time you posted the first pictures of your finished car I have felt it looked amazing! The blacked out chrome 'european' look isn't for everybody but I love it.

 

[TNTCASH]

I was curious if you had any youtube vids on your conversion? caught a few pics on this site. I'm switching gears, lol, direction and going to sell the TR606 and go with the 8 speed auto. Do you know if there is any advantage of using the truck version of the 8speed vs the car version?

I've got a '71 'Cuda numbers matched 340 auto and don't want to cut this thing up for the TR6060. I have the Holley Blackheart gen3 swap kit for it already. also getting ready to install USCT stage 3 kit on her. Looks like I'll need the B body support bracket? I've got a '18 6.4l ready to go in.

From what you have posted, very slight mods on tunnel. I'll cut the floor and install a 4 speed tunnel, that I can live with.

Congrats on the trophies too!

thx
Looking forward to your responses.
Tim

 

[SFEbody]

I was curious if you had any youtube vids on your conversion? caught a few pics on this site. I'm switching gears, lol, direction and going to sell the TR606 and go with the 8 speed auto. Do you know if there is any advantage of using the truck version of the 8speed vs the car version?

I've got a '71 'Cuda numbers matched 340 auto and don't want to cut this thing up for the TR6060. I have the Holley Blackheart gen3 swap kit for it already. also getting ready to install USCT stage 3 kit on her. Looks like I'll need the B body support bracket? I've got a '18 6.4l ready to go in.

From what you have posted, very slight mods on tunnel. I'll cut the floor and install a 4 speed tunnel, that I can live with.

Congrats on the trophies too!

thx
Looking forward to your responses.
Tim

Sorry but I am old school and did not make any videos. Can help if you have questions as the build is actually quite simple

 

[SFEbody]

Ok, Hope everyone had an amazing summer. Wanted to update all on my restomod build. . I just finshed putting the Wilwood 6 piston brakes on the front. Wow what a difference. Also wrapped up the Vintage air system, very nice product BTW..just finished the Nu-relic power window conversion and Next up....... SEW CAL RODS in Ontario California do a digital scan of my interior to build a custom 3D printed floor console that will house the electric shifter, push to start button, power window buttons, 11" touch screen stereo/GPS/Backup cam. Also have them doing custom covering on my door panels with legendary 338 Bright blue coachman material to match the seats. All should be finished in a couple more weeks hopefully in time for the Fall Fling in Van Nuys,.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

That looks cool and the plans sound great. Can't wait to see the progress!

 

[SFEbody]

Sew Cal Rods in Ontario CA started to 3D print my floor console frame. (1st section of 3 in the picture) They digitally scanned the interior of the Cuda for designing the console. I cant wait to see it finished with the installation of the 11" screen for the Stereo/GPS, midrange and tweeter speakers, Back up camera display, Push to start and power window buttons. Also bought seat material (B5) from Legendary to cover the front and back door panels and have a 3D printed trim piece going in the 1/2" grove of the door panels.

 

[moparleo]

Thank you for the link.

 

[SFEbody]

Hello folks, here’s an update on the 3-D printed floor console. Bodywork is done and they’re getting ready to lay out the B5 material.

 

[Challenger RTA]

Cowl stamping. Options I would consider doing. Tack weld or braze in original area. Or save enough to pop rivet or screw in place of the second fender tag. Or put it on the key chain. At least you have it and it's not rotted away. If it was a high dollar car Tig weld in place. I have seen some welders that are phenomenal at it. Not me!

 

[1moretoy]

Man, not to be a copy cat but if they made those to sell, I'd be interested in purchasing one and having it covered locally. Looking great so far!!!

 

[ItsJustMe]

Man, not to be a copy cat but if they made those to sell, I'd be interested in purchasing one and having it covered locally. Looking great so far!!!

Me too!

 

[Katfish]

That is cool, looking good!

 

[SFEbody]

Man, not to be a copy cat but if they made those to sell, I'd be interested in purchasing one and having it covered locally. Looking great so far!!!

They will make them to sell, but it is a lengthly process, they digitally scan the cars interior, then build the console to fit in a CAD program, then 3-D print all the peices, assemble it and then body shop it until it is ready to cover. It will house a flat lay in magsafe charge pad you just lay your phone on to charge, no wires, shifter, cup holders, ODB2 port, speakers, push start button and switches for power windows. All that equated to hours which takes about 50 hours to make but well well worth it to me to be specific to my ride.

 

[1moretoy]

if they already have the file for an E body, just hit the print button

 

[SFEbody]

if they already have the file for an E body, just hit the print button

They do now, but mine was the first Ebody that they did

 

[73-Cudah2]

Nice work on the console!

 

[SFEbody]

Console 70% finished but SEMA show car took priority over mine. Should have it done right after SEMA though.

 

[Katfish]

Very impressive!
It looks like it was made for it.

 

[SFEbody]

Very impressive!
It looks like it was made for it.

Because it is. Hahah. It is a one off for sure since they digitally scan the inside and then created the CAD design for it. I’m pretty happy so far.

 

[Challenger RTA]

I do have to say that is an up date or mod I would like to do. If I didn't have a factory console I would do it.