Can someone please PM me cudaken's contact info?

bull · October 04, 2007, 11:29:47 AM

I was on the verge of buying a Charger part from Ken when he dropped of the face of the dc.com Earth. Does anyone have his new phone number or email address? I just tried the number he gave me way back when and it has apparently been disconnected.

Cudaken, where are you?!

bull · October 04, 2007, 11:33:19 AM

Oh shoot! Why do I always forget to use the search function first?

Sorry to bother you all...

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,14918.msg167491.html#msg167491

41husk · October 04, 2007, 01:24:56 PM

Good luck!! I am going to stop by his house and see if i can catch him at home. I have not seen him in months, I will tell him you are trying to get a hold of him if he's there.

bull · October 04, 2007, 09:37:35 PM

Quote from: 41husk on October 04, 2007, 01:24:56 PM
Good luck!! I am going to stop by his house and see if i can catch him at home. I have not seen him in months, I will tell him you are trying to get a hold of him if he's there.

Thanks. I sent him an email so we'll see if he responds. Frankly I'll be surprised if he still has the part considering what all he's been through.

41husk · October 05, 2007, 07:15:50 AM

You would be surprised, he probably still has it lying around somewere!

Charger_Croatia · October 05, 2007, 07:41:05 AM

Quote from: 41husk on October 04, 2007, 01:24:56 PM
Good luck!! I am going to stop by his house and see if i can catch him at home. I have not seen him in months, I will tell him you are trying to get a hold of him if he's there.

I don't want to steal the thread but I was wondering the same thing about cudaken. There are HP manifolds and 8,75 rear over there which he has ordered for me a while ago.
41husk, please ask him about this too in case you catch him.

41husk · October 05, 2007, 12:08:52 PM

i will ask him about all your parts, the last time we spoke, he said he was going to get settled up with yo? not exactly sure what he means by that but I will let him know.

bull · October 05, 2007, 09:00:24 PM

Well I just tried the phone number he left in that thread I linked above and it's now a fax number.

So my guess is I'm probably SOL, unless he happens to respond to the email I sent or Husk finds him.

69_500 · October 07, 2007, 09:07:54 AM

I tried stopping by his place the last time I was in the St. Louis area, but never came accross anyone being home. I'm assuming he still lives in the same place he did 3-4 years ago. Was still hoping by some chance to get some money back, but not yet.

41husk · October 07, 2007, 01:16:28 PM

I live in Granite City about 15 minutes from him and I have stopped by at least 15 times over the last year. I have even left notes on the door, telling him I'm not trying to collect any money owed, but would like to get some parts out of my storage. He has never called or e mailed. Good luck getting a hold of him and if I ever get any contact info I will pass it on.

moparstuart · October 10, 2007, 11:08:35 AM

I still would love to get ahold of him too.I own his red 69 charger and would love to get the fender tag ? If anyone gets new contact info let me know thanks

bull · October 10, 2007, 12:43:55 PM

Quote from: moparstuart on October 10, 2007, 11:08:35 AM
I still would love to get ahold of him too.I own his red 69 charger and would love to get the fender tag ? If anyone gets new contact info let me know thanks

Is that thing up and running? How about some pictures if you don't mind.

moparstuart · October 10, 2007, 02:54:36 PM

i have the motor installed and should have it up and running soon
bought the barry grant (demon six pack ) set up for it , was suppost to be easy bolt on , NOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and barry grants R&D and tech wont help .. we are having to fabracate linkage and cables

hopefully soon

moparstuart · October 12, 2007, 10:50:57 AM

no one else

?? know of him

41husk · October 12, 2007, 11:57:34 AM

I stopped by and caught him at home, I was on my way to the court house for an apointment so we only spoke for a few minutes. He still lives in the same place and I gave him my Phone #, he said he misplaced it. He is supposed to contact me next week. I told him people were asking about him and he should get back on line. He said he was done with cars and even asked if I wanted to buy the 68 RR his dad bought new. I told him he would probably want more than I was willing to pay because of sentimental value. He said I would be surprised, he had not even touched it in over a year. Just sitting out in the weather

68chrgrwife · October 12, 2007, 12:07:55 PM

Quote from: 41husk on October 12, 2007, 11:57:34 AM
I stopped by and caught him at home, I was on my way to the court house for an apointment so we only spoke for a few minutes. He still lives in the same place and I gave him my Phone #, he said he misplaced it. He is supposed to contact me next week. I told him people were asking about him and he should get back on line. He said he was done with cars and even asked if I wanted to buy the 68 RR his dad bought new. I told him he would probably want more than I was willing to pay because of sentimental value. He said I would be surprised, he had not even touched it in over a year. Just sitting out in the weather

So are you going to buy it??

BrianShaughnessy · October 12, 2007, 12:32:14 PM

Quote from: moparstuart on October 10, 2007, 02:54:36 PM

bought the barry grant (demon six pack ) set up for it , was suppost to be easy bolt on , NOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and barry grants R&D and tech wont help .. we are having to fabracate linkage and cables

I could have told ya that

Anyway I miss Ken. He's a trip.

moparstuart · October 12, 2007, 12:53:44 PM

brian what is your experience with barry grant

?

Todd Wilson · October 12, 2007, 01:00:37 PM

Quote from: bull on October 10, 2007, 12:43:55 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on October 10, 2007, 11:08:35 AM
I still would love to get ahold of him too.I own his red 69 charger and would love to get the fender tag ? If anyone gets new contact info let me know thanks

Is that thing up and running? How about some pictures if you don't mind.

Long Live CudaKenTay!

BrianShaughnessy · October 12, 2007, 01:16:32 PM

Quote from: moparstuart on October 12, 2007, 12:53:44 PM
brian what is your experience with barry grant ?

I had them on my car for a month in February before I gave them back to Ehrenberg. He sold them off on ebay to somebody else. I heard that person is very happy... that's nice.

The carbs are horrendously lean as shipped. All 3 have 68 jets. It's nice as crisp on the center only. Don't hammer it until you figure out your jetting on all 3 unless you'd like to melt a few pistons.
Their air cleaner is hideous looking and too tall unless you have six pack scoop. To fit a stock mopar six pack air cleaner you have to beat and hack it. I have a lokar type throttle cable and I ended up at the hardware store making linkage to work. We never did figure out how to make a stock cable fit.
Their tech guys do not respond to phone calls or emails. BG can't even supply jet kits in a timely manner. Who knows about the rest of the parts... I gave up after a month.

Another kid I know bought them for his 340 before asking. He's having linkage problems, etc. I gave him my old steel and brass setup he's going to use in place of their fuel log to help fit the air cleaner. I got a old vintage fuel log for my holleys now.

bull · October 12, 2007, 01:25:20 PM

Quote from: 41husk on October 12, 2007, 11:57:34 AM
I stopped by and caught him at home, I was on my way to the court house for an apointment so we only spoke for a few minutes. He still lives in the same place and I gave him my Phone #, he said he misplaced it. He is supposed to contact me next week. I told him people were asking about him and he should get back on line. He said he was done with cars and even asked if I wanted to buy the 68 RR his dad bought new. I told him he would probably want more than I was willing to pay because of sentimental value. He said I would be surprised, he had not even touched it in over a year. Just sitting out in the weather

That's too bad. I wonder why he had such a complete change of heart? Did the 440 blowing up mess with him that much? I guess he really means business if he wants to sell his dad's car.

Anyway, thanks Husk for trying so hard to get ahold of him. Hopefully now he will call you and we can get the ball rolling and put some money in his pockets. I have to echo chargerwife in asking you if you're gong to buy the RR. Maybe you could buy it and store it in case he changes his mind someday.

RD · October 12, 2007, 01:26:27 PM

Quote from: 41husk on October 12, 2007, 11:57:34 AM
I stopped by and caught him at home, I was on my way to the court house for an apointment so we only spoke for a few minutes. He still lives in the same place and I gave him my Phone #, he said he misplaced it. He is supposed to contact me next week. I told him people were asking about him and he should get back on line. He said he was done with cars and even asked if I wanted to buy the 68 RR his dad bought new. I told him he would probably want more than I was willing to pay because of sentimental value. He said I would be surprised, he had not even touched it in over a year. Just sitting out in the weather

you going to buy it?

moparstuart · October 12, 2007, 01:48:00 PM

thanks for the info brian they told me i was crazy at barry grant when i decribed the same exact problems you had
they really do suck at R&D and there tech's are rude and stupid to boot

todd great picture of ken and my charger thanks

41husk · October 12, 2007, 02:24:12 PM

Not sure about the RR, I was in a big hurry infact I was almost late to court. He never gave me a price, but if it is reasonable I may, but she is rough. If he calls we will discuss it, I know he could use the money. If I get it I would always let him have the option of buying it back for what ever I pay + the money I put into it.

moparstuart · October 15, 2007, 01:50:04 PM

so did you or are you buying the road runner

??

Charger_Fan · October 15, 2007, 02:35:02 PM

Quote from: 41husk on October 12, 2007, 02:24:12 PM
If I get it I would always let him have the option of buying it back for what ever I pay + the money I put into it.

That's what I'd do, too. Let us know if you get it.

PocketThunder · October 15, 2007, 02:52:28 PM

what was Kens name for the rr? wasnt it the 42sick or something like that?

66chargerkid · October 15, 2007, 09:07:57 PM

pic of the barry grant six pack on red 69 charger

66chargerkid · October 15, 2007, 09:13:37 PM

more red charger pics

moparstuart · October 16, 2007, 12:15:06 PM

This was cudakens charger. See I am getting the motor installed and should be up and moving here soon .
The front end is all a mess bought the upgraded polly bushing to rebuild it also
WHO ever ken had weld the rear frame rails on Welded the name Frankenstein In the rear wheel well frame.

stuart

41husk · October 16, 2007, 12:16:02 PM

42 sick was the name for the Charger, He said it had a 426 wedge in it, I was up under there and swore it was stamped 440

He also called it Rusted Trash (R/T) He said he is off on Wed + Thur, I was lucky to catch him on a Tuesday, he had traded days off with a guy at work. If he doesn't call, I will run back up there on a Wed or Thur when I have some time to talk. I gotta say it aint as much fun. We used to just sit around and talk Mopars, tinker with one of the cars and drink beer. He don't talk Mopar, I don't drink many beers, and he just likes to watch his trains go around in circles. He has built a very elaborate track. It covers 3/4 of his garage, has towns, tunnels and even car dealerships that have cuda, Chargers, and winged cars on the lot.

The70RT · October 16, 2007, 12:45:37 PM

Quote from: 41husk on October 16, 2007, 12:16:02 PM
42 sick was the name for the Charger, He said it had a 426 wedge in it, I was up under there and swore it was stamped 440 He also called it Rusted Trash (R/T) He said he is off on Wed + Thur, I was lucky to catch him on a Tuesday, he had traded days off with a guy at work. If he doesn't call, I will run back up there on a Wed or Thur when I have some time to talk. I gotta say it aint as much fun. We used to just sit around and talk Mopars, tinker with one of the cars and drink beer. He don't talk Mopar, I don't drink many beers, and he just likes to watch his trains go around in circles. He has built a very elaborate track. It covers 3/4 of his garage, has towns, tunnels and even car dealerships that have cuda, Chargers, and winged cars on the lot.

$:-\$ .................

69_500 · October 16, 2007, 05:03:49 PM

He got really big into slot cars as well didn't he? I think that the 42sick was for the motor that was at one time in his Charger. He had told me he bought the max wedge years ago out of Florida I think it was, when he was in the military. And he had put it into the Charger. He then put a 440 into the charger, to build as a super charged engine. I don't think it ever was completed.

Old Moparz · October 16, 2007, 07:04:04 PM

Quote from: 41husk on October 16, 2007, 12:16:02 PM
42 sick was the name for the Charger, He said it had a 426 wedge in it, I was up under there and swore it was stamped 440 He also called it Rusted Trash (R/T) He said he is off on Wed + Thur, I was lucky to catch him on a Tuesday, he had traded days off with a guy at work. If he doesn't call, I will run back up there on a Wed or Thur when I have some time to talk. I gotta say it aint as much fun. We used to just sit around and talk Mopars, tinker with one of the cars and drink beer. He don't talk Mopar, I don't drink many beers, and he just likes to watch his trains go around in circles. He has built a very elaborate track. It covers 3/4 of his garage, has towns, tunnels and even car dealerships that have cuda, Chargers, and winged cars on the lot.

You just nailed a few key issues here, but drinking beer might be the biggest. I remember reading CudaKen's posts, he always had a lot of body work info to offer that was helpful, so I read it. I also remember his posts on massive purchases of vintage stereo equipment while he was drinking. He joked about buying too much while he drank, so maybe that's another reason for lack of interest in the cars. By that I mean he cut out, or cut back the beer, & it effected his mood. A friend of mine, as well as another friend of my wife's, had similar issues. They stopped drinking & their interests in another activity skyrocketed. (Something to do with replacing the drinking activity.)

It might be for his own best interests, but hopefully he'll be happy.

41husk · October 17, 2007, 07:34:51 AM

Ken has not slowed down his drinking, I have slowed my drinking considerably.

moparstuart · October 17, 2007, 08:29:45 AM

I have pictures of the car with a super charger in it , but no idea if it ever ran

stuart

bull · October 17, 2007, 09:07:40 AM

I always gave Ken a hard time about the body-colored bumper(s) on his '69. Maybe once I get to know you better I'll do you the same favor.

Well, unless you took them off.

Brock Samson · October 17, 2007, 09:27:56 AM

In regards to what Bob mentioned, I was thinking the same thing...
Haveing personal experiance with abstinance since March my world is alot bigger now.
Best way I can discribe it.

Old Moparz · October 17, 2007, 09:34:56 AM

Quote from: Brock Samson on October 17, 2007, 09:27:56 AM
In regards to what Bob mentioned, I was thinking the same thing...
Haveing personal experiance with abstinance since March my world is alot bigger now.
Best way I can discribe it.

That's cool Dave, good to hear.

Unfortunately what 41husk said is that Ken hasn't slowed it down.

moparstuart · October 17, 2007, 09:47:26 AM

the front bumper is the only one that is body color it's chipped up too
good thing is it will only be staying there long enought for me to afford a daytona nose

I have the wing already and larry HOTROD will be installing the wing and a vega hatch in it this winter

bull · October 17, 2007, 01:55:41 PM

Quote from: moparstuart on October 17, 2007, 09:47:26 AM
the front bumper is the only one that is body color it's chipped up too
good thing is it will only be staying there long enought for me to afford a daytona nose

I have the wing already and larry HOTROD will be installing the wing and a vega hatch in it this winter

Interesting. I've heard the conversion is much easier to do on a '70 because the wrap-around bumper comes off and the nose goes right on. Do you have to modify the fenders somehow?

41husk · October 17, 2007, 02:03:50 PM

Quote from: moparstuart on October 17, 2007, 08:29:45 AM
I have pictures of the car with a super charger in it , but no idea if it ever ran

stuart

nope it never did it was real close and he had said since I first met him that the blown charger was his dream. After he was laid off he sold the blower set up to pay some bills. I suspect he sold the Charger to help with bills as well, or maybe build a HO city or train tunnel

Old Moparz · October 17, 2007, 02:05:26 PM

Quote from: bull on October 17, 2007, 01:55:41 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on October 17, 2007, 09:47:26 AM
the front bumper is the only one that is body color it's chipped up too
good thing is it will only be staying there long enought for me to afford a daytona nose

I have the wing already and larry HOTROD will be installing the wing and a vega hatch in it this winter

Interesting. I've heard the conversion is much easier to do on a '70 because the wrap-around bumper comes off and the nose goes right on. Do you have to modify the fenders somehow?

Yes, the lower, front portion where the front valance meets the fender. You need to cut the fender horizontally, then bend a new flange.

moparstuart · October 17, 2007, 03:56:18 PM

well at one point he did at least have the super charger setting on the motor in the car
I have pictures will get kid66 to post them if i can

as far as the front end , It will need a 70 hood and 70 fenders(That i have) so my 69 front clip will be for sale or for trade towards a nose and nose parts

66chargerkid · October 17, 2007, 06:36:44 PM

picture of car with the supercharger

66chargerkid · October 17, 2007, 06:37:23 PM

motor

66chargerkid · October 17, 2007, 06:38:21 PM

426 wedge??? maybe?

66chargerkid · October 17, 2007, 06:41:16 PM

car with the supercharged motor in it.

41husk · October 18, 2007, 07:28:17 AM

He had several pics of mock ups, the first was at earl schieb the blower and intake were not bolted down the last was in his garage and I believe he had bolted every thing up but never fired it. I remember telling him since it was his dream and he was so close we should get it running and make at least one pass down the road before we unbolt and ship the blower set up. Ken said it would be harder to sell it after he had driven it than if it had never been run

moparstuart · October 18, 2007, 08:31:06 AM

sad story sorry he lost interest but i really love the car and will finish it.

he wanted it at one point to be a daytona clone and thats what it will be .

41husk · October 18, 2007, 08:48:57 AM

I can't wait to see it finished, I would love to have a daytona or bird clone

I may build one some day, I would trade any of my cars.

moparstuart · October 18, 2007, 08:54:45 AM

it will be a couple of years most likely before i put the front clip on it but i have the wing and plug ready to go so it's getting that this winter

my bird convert clone has broken me for this year

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Can someone please PM me cudaken's contact info?