Road Race/Pro Touring Cuda - Project "HELL BOY”

[Impalow]

Thanks drkerry I understand what you mean. They are set that way just for the pics (don't sit inside the flare the way they need to by themselves) I still have more I need to "shave" on the inside for more space in the rear. But what I was kinda wondering " might take some time and patience but moving the flares up higher and grafting them back in. I personally think after leaving it for a week, seeing some project cars I like and looking at it again might look a bit more aggressive? Any thoughts on this?

Welcome Gage!    This is an awesome project... I love a flared cuda..   I built a similar cuda  awhile back and had to do exactly what you are saying to get it low enough for my liking..  Which is a shame because your flares look great!   Personally I would add a bit more "bubble" to the rears, but the fronts are dead on. 

here is a link to the project log on my cuda, its a bit different but there might be something in there that is a help.

Also regarding the chassis... how about one of those 1;24 nascar chassis's ?   those can be had cheap and have pretty good detail.

Check out this duster build by my buddy using a nascar chassis as a base point.

Great work on one of my favorite types of cars!   hope that helps a little!

 

 

 

[DrKerry]

I use NASCAR chassis under quite a bit of my stuff to get it super low.... they work wonders!!!!!

[Mopar426]

Thanks a lot impalow and drkerry this is helping out a ton. Sorry for the late response. I posted in the middle of moving into my new house. I finally got some parts in and going to start again on this soon!!

[DrKerry]

Thanks a lot impalow and drkerry this is helping out a ton. Sorry for the late response. I posted in the middle of moving into my new house. I finally got some parts in and going to start again on this soon!!

not a prob. Hope the move was uneventful for ya and you can get back to building again soon!!!!

[Mopar426]

Slowly getting stuff together. 1 thing I really need that I can't get nor find in the right size is the wheels. I saw in another post that the eightyone81 d hole wheels were the perfect shape got them in  BUT they are too SMALL!! Is there some out there I'm missing or I'd be willing to pay if anyone knows of someone that could 3D print or cut me some out of styrene? I'm really only needing the spoke area if that would make it easier. Any help on this would be great.

[KWT]

I love this thing... Any progress, Gage?

Quick question, where did the front end come from?

[Mopar426]

Unfortunately not yet I'm trying to prepare for me and my wife's baby who's do anytime now. I've gotten parts in some worked some didn't so back to the drawing board. Haha. I'll be starting soon just gotta order another NASCAR chassis and engine parts. Then should be ready to start again. I might try massaging the rear flares back and rework then this week if I have some free time. 

I love this thing... Any progress, Gage?

Quick question, where did the front end come from?

The front end is from c1 it's actually for a chevelle. It had the basic shape I was dreaming up in my head so I tweaked it to work for the Cuda'.

 

If anyone knows someone that could do some 3D printing or cut me some styrene. I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks again.

[KWT]

Oh come on man... You gotta get your priorities in check.. lol. Congrats on the incoming youngen!

 

I thought that's what it was. I was gonna order a couple of those but they seem to be sold out.

[camaro69]

Hi Gage,

really cool project. The Cuda is one of my favourite Muscle Cars ever.

I think, I can haelp you with 3D printing. Here are some of the wheels I drawn till now.

Edited June 12, 2017 by camaro69
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[Mopar426]

Haha. Thanks guys. I'll start again whe. I get some more parts together.

[Mopar426]

Hi everyone I finally got to do some work on this project. Sorry for the slow progress. I updated the custom wheels thanks to Rico for all your help. I have a lot of reworking to do but it will be  worth it.

Here’s some more pics to hold you guys over.

[DrKerry]

SA-WEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wheels look awesome on that!!!!!!!!!!

[Art Laski]

Cool project. Can't wait to see more!

[StockBoresMe]

If I may step in here and make a suggestion....  The front end looks rather flat from the side. Maybe the stock bumper from the kit would look good molded in between the valance and grille

[Mopar426]

 Thanks for all your feedback it’s much appreciated and helps me grow and progress my build further. If you have any suggestions or critiques I’d love to hear them.

If I may step in here and make a suggestion....  The front end looks rather flat from the side. Maybe the stock bumper from the kit would look good molded in between the valance and grille

Stockboresme I agree with you. I’ve been looking at it for awhile and trying to figure out a way to soften the front side profile. I’ll definitely give the stock bumper a try and see if that helps. Any other ideas to help with this would be helpful.

 

[aurfalien]

Hi,

This is one absolutely bad a$$ project.

W0W!!!

[Mopar426]

Sorry for the slow progress haven’t had much time. My son is 1 finally so with any luck I’m gonna try to plug away on this thing. Lol  Ive started addressing the blocky-ness of the front end. And added a fuel filler and rear window frame. I haven’t decided if I wanna go with the quick change rear or nascar style. Hopefully the frame will be glue tonight so I can start on something else tomorrow. Thanks for looking.

[Mopar426]

Added some calipers to the wheels. I think I have the nose sorted out now. I still have lots of chassis and suspension work to do. Hope you like where I’m headed. As always suggestions welcome.

[Jantrix]

4 hours ago, Mopar426 said:

The ejector pin marks on the radiator are going to be painfully obvious with this front valence. Are you going to address those in some way?

[Mopar426]

2 hours ago, Jantrix said:

The ejector pin marks on the radiator are going to be painfully obvious with this front valence. Are you going to address those in some way?

Yes I’m going to try to scratch build one. As well as a couple oil coolers since I’m not sure if I can find what I’m looking for. 

[KWT]

Man it's looking good. Happy to see you getting to work on it.

Enjoy the time with the kiddo though... In a blink he'll be 18.

[DrKerry]

Very kool!!!

[Mopar426]

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Edited August 10, 2018 by Mopar426
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[Mopar426]

On 8/7/2018 at 6:30 PM, KWT said:

Man it's looking good. Happy to see you getting to work on it.

Enjoy the time with the kiddo though... In a blink he'll be 18.      

The boy is growing up way to fast already but it was all worth taking a break. But on that note im ready to try and start finishing this thing!! Are there any areas anyone’s interested in seeing progress on? Need to order some parts but was wanting to see what areas everyone is more interested in for the next update. Thanks everyone I’m happy everyone is liking the direction I’m headed with this thing.

 

[ThatMustangGuy]

On 8/10/2018 at 3:18 AM, Mopar426 said:

The boy is growing up way to fast already but it was all worth taking a break. But on that note im ready to try and start finishing this thing!! Are there any areas anyone’s interested in seeing progress on? Need to order some parts but was wanting to see what areas everyone is more interested in for the next update. Thanks everyone I’m happy everyone is liking the direction I’m headed with this thing.

 

Looking foreward to seeing the end product