1970 Baracuda Restomod Begins

[SFEbody]

finally getting to skim coat and primer then block and primer and block and primer.... My intent is that it become laser straight as I am now thinking black for the color.

 

[SFEbody]

My painter did a spray card today. Would love good or bad feedback from all. 4 coats paint 3 coats clear. The car will get 5 coats of clear they tell me. Again, feedback on that formula is appreciated. PPG paints BTW

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Grey is the color? right?

Not a fan over tx9 of course.

If grey, are you planning on some stripes or graphics?

 

[SFEbody]

Grey is the color? right?

Not a fan over tx9 of course.

If grey, are you planning on some stripes or graphics?

Yea was thinking of billboard HEMI stripes. This Challenger is similar to what I am going for as the look. Grey with a blue interior,,,, Not many of this combo around for sure

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Blue interior on Grey exterior. That will look good.

To my eye, grey wash's out more than most other colors. Flat is the worst.

 

[SFEbody]

I hear ya Hunter, Thats why it will be a deep deep paint job with the clear to make it pop!

 

[SFEbody]

A few more progress shots, the back half almost ready for the block and primer.. 3 of those and wham,,,,lets get some paint on this baby!

 

[heminut]

Not a big fan of grey! I turned down a $6K 2015 Challenger because it was grey.

 

[SFEbody]

I hear ya heminut, it certainly is an acquired taste, From my stand point the Gray I have l selected is a lot lighter tone than the Mopar destroyer gray as you can see from the photo

 

[heminut]

I hear ya heminut, it certainly is an acquired taste,

Yup, been there! For some reason I really took a liking to the tan color they were painting some Corvettes back in the late 70's! So much so that I painted a 67 Impala SS that color.

 

[SFEbody]

Hey folks, update on the Cuda, Covid hit the body shop and they have been down 3 guys a week now. Too bad because it is ready for the second primer and block. Well the good news is my wheels and tires came in. 275/40/18 on Rear, and 255/35/18 on the front with Ridler Black rims.

 

[SFEbody]

Another week and more progress, one more primer and block sand, then color shall begin soon. Body lines getting close. Has anyone else used a chalk line to see if the body lines are matching? If not what is another way?

 

[SFEbody]

GAPS looking much better now. I am almost ready for paint.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Those gaps are looking good and tight!
How's the trunk gap and the hood gaps?

 

[1fast383fish]

Ok received my piece of ARTwork from TTI Exhaust today. I am amazed how. nice these headers are and how great they fit. I did not have to do ANYTHING. to them.

I am excited to have the 3 inch collectors as the MAGNA Flow exhaust should sound awesome. Engine is finally ready to install, remote oil filter and. AN-6 trans lines done. Let me know your thoughts folks.

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What valve covers are those? Love them. Thanks.

 

[SFEbody]

What valve covers are those? Love them. Thanks.

I can't remember but will look at my receipts this weekend. Yea they are not like most, and very well made

 

[1fast383fish]

Cool, I have two 5.7's and would love to change the factory valve covers on them.

 

[SFEbody]

Seats are done, another fine job by Bill Dunns in Santa Monica. He does great work.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Looks nice and tight!

 

[SFEbody]

What valve covers are those? Love them. Thanks.

Here is a link to the valve covers: SPELAB Billet Aluminum Engine Valve Covers 05-19 Dodge Hemi 5.7L 6.1L 6.4L Silver Finish