Hi there from across the Pond

[Mopar Pete]

Hello to everyone!

I am new to this Forum, but have been into Mopars for many years.

My first Mopar was a '71 Barracuda Convertible, a 318 car that I ruined and stuffed a 440+6 into it!

I think I have had around 35 Mopars since then.

I currently have a 1970 Plymouth 'Cuda 440 4bbl - matching numbers engine.

I also have a '72 Challenger (with a '70 Front end) that I Drag race when I can find the time (and more importantly when it isn't broken!)

All the best and drive safe!

Pete

 

[Rapidfire]

Welcome to the forum! Nice to have you with us! How about a pic of your Mopars!

 

[Mopar Pete]

Many thanks!!
I will do so once I have worked out how to do it!!!

 

[Mopar Pete]

Ahhh-Haaa!!!

The 'Cuda at the De Havilland air museum - the makers of the Tiger Moth ad of course the Mosquito....

 

[Mopar Pete]

... and the Challenger showing off at the Drag Strip..

 

[Rapidfire]

Nice! Looks like you are having fun with them, especially the Challenger! Do you have a auto or 4 speed in that 'Cuda?

 

[Mopar Pete]

The 'Cuda has a 4 speed in it, but came out of the factory as an Auto.

Funnily enough, this afternoon I started ripping the 4 speed out of it to put a TF8 with a reverse manual Pattern VB in it to make it more bearable in traffic.

It also means that both cars will be set up the same leading to fewer errors on my part....

 

[Rapidfire]

Yes the auto is better if you have a lot of stop and go, But nothing is as fun shifting through the gears yourself when you are out on the open black top like a 4 speed! Is your Challenger racer all sheet metal and what are your elapse times in the quarter?

 

[Mopar Pete]

Well, we went in the 'Cuda to Brands Hatch - a famous roundy-roundy track yesterday for a show.

We were in a queue (stationary) for the river crossing for about 45 minutes, and then in a crawl for about another 40 minutes.... I'm done!

The Challenger runs the quarter in 9.7 seconds on the motor (no power adders permitted, or indeed Methanol) with a Terminal speed of 140mph.... thanks for your interest.

 

[Rat Rod AL]

35 Mopars is to many for one man ! You Britts better send some of those back over here ! LOL. Welcome !

 

[Mopar Pete]

Well, in truth at least 4 went back 'Stateside - one went to New Zealand, and one went to Austria!

 

[Mopar Nut]

 

[Mopar Pete]

Thanks, Mopar Nut!!!

 

[340challconvert]

Pete
to FEBO from New Jersey
Nice Cuda

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Welcome to the site Pete !

 

[DetMatt1]

Welcome to the site from the Motor City! Nice cars!!

 

[fasjac]

Welcome to the site from Arkansas!
Sounds very cool. Post some pics when you have time.

 

[Challenger RTA]

To FEBO. Talk about living the Dream!

 

[moparlee]

Welcome to the site from Michigan!
Very nice E-bodies

 

[Mopar Pete]

Thanks for the welcome.

I have started pulling the 'Cuda apart to get the Auto Transmission in, but as ever the Pedal Box is fighting me!