Rusty's not very quiet cuda progress

[Jester]

Lookin' good. So when are you going to start another one and donate this to the "Moparnuts without Mopars" foundation?

 

[RUSTY Cuda]

First one that kicks back 2 pints a blood & 25K :toot: Rich.
Starting the other may be sooner than i was planning if I don't have the interior money I may start tearing down the 74. :huh: Rich.

 

[onehellofadart]

She's looking real good Rich!!

 

[RUSTY Cuda]

looks like I either have to replace the whole rear bumper setup or just paint the 73 bumper for now, seems they added another reinforcement in 74 & changed the location of the bumper bolts!:doh:

 

[RUSTY Cuda]

I guess I could have this blasted & use it for now, the chrome bumper really isn't that good anyway, i'll mull it over a while,maybe i'll hit the lottery in the meantime & buy new!

 

[a12bee]

I like body colored bumpers.

 

[68R/T]

I like body colored bumpers.

You would. :shifty:

 

[a12bee]

I can admit it.

 

[Nick]

Holy hell!!! I just read this entire thread (took me all friggin day) and I must say I'm very happy for you! That car looks awesome! You've really done a remarkable job and it has really inspired me to start tearing down my 75 Duster... It's a rust bucket and i'll have to do everything that you did. I plan on using this thread as a walk through. All of the tips and tricks shared makes me feel like i'm already an expert even though i've never touched bodywork.

To being cool!:bravo:

 

[RUSTY Cuda]

Well you must be a glutton for punishment, which will prove out as you get into the job!
Just avoid half of my mistakes & you'll be just fine! Rich.

 

[Nick]

Thanks my friend.. I need to save up some $$ before I can really get started.. fortunately the bodywork will cost less than the motor.. :liar:

I hope that I'll be able to have similar results! you've done a great job.. Perhaps someone will actually like the 75 duster when I'm done. It seems like I'll have one of the only really nice 360 4spds...



or maybe a 440!

 

[RUSTY Cuda]

Thanks greg for helping me try & line up those windows & put the new front yolk in, besides the little downpour & 19 hours on that door glass I think we did ok! :shifty:

 

[RUSTY Cuda]

well at least I don't have to wash it for a while!:doh: Rich.

 

[a12bee]

Excellent! It's a real car again.:2thumbs:

 

[69.5CUDA]

soo is it finished then?

 

[Nick]

soo is it finished then?

it'll be finished when we have a picture of a gnarly burn out.

 

[RUSTY Cuda]

Not by a long shot, front & rear glass still has to be redone, interior is basicly untouched & i have no money to buy the stuff for the interior!
Rich.

 

[RUSTY Cuda]

Gettin close to sledge hammer time!!!!!!!!!
So WTF do I do with this!
went to clean out the threads for the mirrors & the nutsert started spinning. ?????????????????????

 

[Nick]

It's a lot easier than you think...


Just pull REALLY REALLY hard. :bravo:

 

[RUSTY Cuda]

Thought about a slide hammer, but won't that kill (enlarge) the hole. I must avoid more body work at all costs!