SEMA 'CUDA: a mostly scratchbuilt 69 Cuda Pro-touring for the SEMA show

[Zippi]

The ole Cuda turned out pretty good.  I'm liking it.

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 2/26/2024 at 1:13 AM, slusher said:

Killer Viper. Engine,I see you built the car for it,  excellent work!

Thanks Carl!

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 2/26/2024 at 11:49 AM, Mopar2 said:

Very cool build.The detail is awesome 

Thanks Anthony! As they say:"the devil is in the details"... 

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 2/27/2024 at 8:40 AM, John B. said:

Like Einstein said, "Knowledge will take you from A to B; imagination will take you everywhere." Very nicely done, sir!

Thank you John!

With your permission, I will steal your quote one in a while. Thank you for making me aware of one of Einstein's finest

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 3/2/2024 at 3:14 AM, ATHU said:

Fantastic work as always Claude!!

Thank you so much, Anders!

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[AmericanMuscleFan]

Superb work Claude, once again but I'm not really surprised, your imagination and your ability to bring them to fruition have been demonstrated for a long time.

Of course, I'm a little biased, but this one could be a serious SEMA show winning contender. ?

The execution is flawless as usual and I notice the skid plate under the car, a legacy of your love for salt flat cars if I may say so. ?

[Claude Thibodeau]

On 3/4/2024 at 8:57 AM, Zippi said:

The ole Cuda turned out pretty good.  I'm liking it.

Thanks Bob! Ole 'Cudas, indeed, were great looking cars. Minimalist and smooth.

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[Claude Thibodeau]

On 3/10/2024 at 12:21 PM, AmericanMuscleFan said:

Superb work Claude, once again but I'm not really surprised, your imagination and your ability to bring them to fruition have been demonstrated for a long time.

Of course, I'm a little biased, but this one could be a serious SEMA show winning contender. ?

The execution is flawless as usual and I notice the skid plate under the car, a legacy of your love for salt flat cars if I may say so. ?

Salut Francis!

Thanks for the comments. I will NOT have to convince you that a MOPAR has inherent "charm" that just asks to be unleashed, isn't it?

To your point about the floorpan: I often scratchbuild chassis for pro-touring cars that place the transmission and driveshaft ABOVE the floor, to obtain maximum drop without having to kick-up the front frame section and suspension too much. Works most of the time. But the massive Viper V10 was cumbersome this time. Oh well...

Can't wait to go to the RAM model show with you this coming april!

CT