My 1967 Cuda Restoration

[Tony Fields]

Glad to see progress Tony! When do you think it's time for paint??? Any other major bodywork?

Thanks redfastback
They gotta work out the bottom of the driver side front fender with
a repair piece. Somebody "tried" to fix the rust on it years ago. I've gotta
get the door hinges fixed before he can do the fender work. Wants
to make sure the door is hanging in the correct position.

All of the rust has been repaired.

Engine compartment should be sand blasted this week, then it will
be finished out.

I'm guessing paint will come sometime in December. After paint it goes
to my engine guy for the install along with the tranny. He will also
install the torsion bars and set up the 8-3/4 with with some 3.55's

Probably sometime after the first of the year I'll get to take it to my
new garage and start with the assembly. The fenders will not go on
until it's at my place. Don't want to be doing any work over top of them.

Stay tuned....more to follow

 

[Tony Fields]

Rich from the body shop called me this morning to come
over and take some pics of the 'Cuda before it is in primer.


Dave doing his thing on the driver side fender.

Inside of the right rear wheel inner fender had to be reconstructed

Trunk extension had to be made

Quarters are done

Single exhaust dimple was welded in after the pic was taken

 

[daves66valiant]

Looking really good Tony. Looking forward to seeing the progress of this build

 

[Tony Fields]

Looking really good Tony. Looking forward to seeing the progress of this build

Thanks Dave,

It's been a long time coming....or at least it seems like it.

It should be ready for paint the end of next week.

 

[DRENO]

She's looking good Tony,now stop that drooling,lol.8)

 

[bayyum]

it looks amazing tony

 

[Tony Fields]

She's looking good Tony,now stop that drooling,lol.8)

Thanks DRENO

 

[Tony Fields]

it looks amazing tony

Thanks Mike!

 

[memike]

Looking soooo good Tony =P~ They sure are doing a real quality job for ya bud :cheers:
I need to send you something to put in the barracuda that will be there forever 8) I have a perfect clove box handle just for kicks :-D

 

[Tony Fields]

Looking soooo good Tony =P~ They sure are doing a real quality job for ya bud :cheers:
I need to send you something to put in the barracuda that will be there forever 8) I have a perfect clove box handle just for kicks :-D

Thanks Mike

Sounds good on the glove box handle.
Here's the type mine has...it has a few pits

 

[Tony Fields]

This pic is how it used to be.

Here's what it looked like today...she's come a long way baby!

 

[Tony Fields]

Single exhaust dimple has been welded in

Before:

After:

Front fenders being smoothed out:

Engine compartment has been soda blasted:
Welded areas where rust was removed will be ground smooth
and filled.

 

[daves66valiant]

Glad to see I'm not the only one that did the soda blasting thing. Hope you neutralized that stuff good. That shizzz gets everywhere.

Nice to see the progress Tony

 

[Tony Fields]

Glad to see I'm not the only one that did the soda blasting thing. Hope you neutralized that stuff good. That shizzz gets everywhere.

Nice to see the progress Tony

Thanks Dave

The soda guy told my paint guy that the stuff was paint friendly.

We shall see.

 

[daves66valiant]

Thanks Dave

The soda guy told my paint guy that the stuff was paint friendly.

We shall see.

That scares me. Hope your paint guy knows what to do with a soda blasted car. Call these guys if you have questions about soda blasting and painting. They do it all and give a guarantee. http://www.anacapasodablasting.com/home.php

 

[mopardude318]

Great project! It's coming along very nice! My 68 Cuda is in rough shape! lol

 

[Tony Fields]

The Rod Shop called today

Engine compartment is painted!

Happy New Year!

 

[RyanUpdike70]

That is looking good I from north vernon i went by there and since it when it was in primer and i didnt no it was this one I have a 71 duster 440 mini tubbed

 

[Tony Fields]

That is looking good I from north vernon i went by there and since it when it was in primer and i didnt no it was this one I have a 71 duster 440 mini tubbed

I would like to see your Duster Ryan. I'll PM you with my cell no.

 

[Tony Fields]

It's a wonderful day!

When we got the 'Cuda in 2006 I thought this day would
never come.

Rich, doing his magic

It's very difficult to take a picture of a Black car done right.

What do you guys and gals think?

 

[1968FormulaS340]

Car looks great but your painter doesn't even have a dust mask on when painting….

 

[swedefish]

It looks just great.
Nothing like a black car done right.

 

[alsdemon]

that look great useing ppg stuff that what my guy likes. we had a place called the rod shop over in ohio. 70s lots of race cars came out of there.keep up the good work. mopar nats or carlysle. this year? that will be a must see. als

 

[daves66valiant]

WOW WOW WOW. Very happy for you. Looks fantastic Tony. That's how it's done. I would not want your painter's lungs hehe but props to him for sure. Those lights look really straight and looks like the clear layed out perfect. Can't wait to see some reflective pictures in the sun.

 

[Tony Fields]

Rich will buff it out the first time Tuesday.

I stuck my head inside and took a couple of pics while he was
mixing up more paint. I couldn't smell a thing. The paint booth
is heated and is a down draft type. I think any over spray
went straight to the floor and into the filters instead of his lungs.


I'm a happy camper tonight!