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"Ol' Yeller", my 1970 `Cuda 440-6, returns to service...

Started by xs29j8Bullitt, March 29, 2012, 12:22:19 AM

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xs29j8Bullitt

March 29, 2012, 12:22:19 AM
My 1970 `Cuda 440-6 has rarely been driven for the last 4+ years due to a variety of mechanical issues.    About a month ago I decided to send the `Cuda out for a transmission rebuild and other mechanical repairs and cosmetic touch-ups...

Ol' Yeller returned home today...    :cheers:   Improvements will continue...  as time and funding permits...

Hopefully my new Metro WHITE reproduction interior "door" panels will be in by this coming weekend...  :drool5:

After 8 years of downsizing, whats left...
1968 Charger R/T, Automatic, 426 Hemi
1968 Polara 4Dr Sdn, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1968 Polara 4Dr HT, Automatic, 383
1969 Charger 500, 4 Speed, 440 Magnum
1969 Daytona, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1969 Road Runner, 4 Speed, 426 Hemi
1970 `Cuda, Automatic, 440-6BBL
1970 Challenger T/A, Automatic, 340 6 Pack
2004 Ram, Automatic, 5.7L Hemi
2009 Challenger SRT8, Automatic, 6.1L Hemi
<This Space Reserved for a 2016 Challenger SRT Hellcat, 8Sp Automatic,

69bronzeT5

#1
March 29, 2012, 12:40:47 AM
Great pictures Allen!! :cheers:
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1969 Charger: T5 Copper 383 Automatic
1970 Challenger R/T: FC7 Plum Crazy 440 Automatic
1970 GTO: Black 400 Ram Air III 4-Speed
1971 Charger Super Bee: GY3 Citron Yella 440 4-Speed
1972 Charger: FE5 Red 360 Automatic
1973 Charger Rallye: FY1 Top Banana 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Road Runner: FE5 Red 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Duster: FC7 Plum Crazy 318 Automatic

Cooter

#2
March 29, 2012, 01:02:17 AM
Good to see it back up and running.
" I have spent thousands of dollars and countless hours researching what works and what doesn't and I'm willing to share"

xs29j8Bullitt

#3
March 29, 2012, 01:12:37 AM
Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on March 29, 2012, 12:40:47 AM
Great pictures Allen!! :cheers:

Thanks Cody!
After 8 years of downsizing, whats left...
1968 Charger R/T, Automatic, 426 Hemi
1968 Polara 4Dr Sdn, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1968 Polara 4Dr HT, Automatic, 383
1969 Charger 500, 4 Speed, 440 Magnum
1969 Daytona, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1969 Road Runner, 4 Speed, 426 Hemi
1970 `Cuda, Automatic, 440-6BBL
1970 Challenger T/A, Automatic, 340 6 Pack
2004 Ram, Automatic, 5.7L Hemi
2009 Challenger SRT8, Automatic, 6.1L Hemi
<This Space Reserved for a 2016 Challenger SRT Hellcat, 8Sp Automatic,

xs29j8Bullitt

#4
March 29, 2012, 01:21:34 AM
Quote from: Cooter on March 29, 2012, 01:02:17 AM
Good to see it back up and running.

Thanks Cooter!  The original engine is getting a little tired... the compression test was not up to Spec...  I will have it rebuilt within a year or two...  :cheers:
After 8 years of downsizing, whats left...
1968 Charger R/T, Automatic, 426 Hemi
1968 Polara 4Dr Sdn, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1968 Polara 4Dr HT, Automatic, 383
1969 Charger 500, 4 Speed, 440 Magnum
1969 Daytona, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1969 Road Runner, 4 Speed, 426 Hemi
1970 `Cuda, Automatic, 440-6BBL
1970 Challenger T/A, Automatic, 340 6 Pack
2004 Ram, Automatic, 5.7L Hemi
2009 Challenger SRT8, Automatic, 6.1L Hemi
<This Space Reserved for a 2016 Challenger SRT Hellcat, 8Sp Automatic,

Finn

#5
March 29, 2012, 01:24:56 AM
Nice!! With the way the smoke was blowing I thought you were in reverse.  :rofl:
1968 Dodge Charger 440, EFI, AirRide suspension
1970 Dodge Challenger RT/SE 383 magnum
1963 Plymouth Savoy 225 with a 3 on the tree.
2002 Dodge Ram 5.9L 360
2014 Dodge Dart 2.4L

tan top

#6
March 29, 2012, 04:28:28 AM
 :drool5: Awesome looking Cuda Allen :yesnod:   ,  good pictures !! just need sound & smell to go with  :yesnod:
:2thumbs:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

Charger Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
Chargers in the background where you least expect them 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

Just 6T9 CHGR

#7
March 29, 2012, 05:33:07 AM
Nice ride man!  :cheers:
Chris' '69 Charger R/T

bill440rt

#8
March 29, 2012, 06:50:47 AM
Sweet car!!  :drool5:

A very good friend of mine also has a Lemon Twist 440-6 'Cuda, no vinyl with a black interior. 4-spd, hockey delete, silver shaker. Drool material.  :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:
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bakerhillpins

#9
March 29, 2012, 07:37:12 AM
The 70 Cuda is my 2nd favorite car next to the 68/9 Charger.  Great looking ride..  :icon_smile_approve:   :drool5:

Glad to see it back on the road! Enjoy!
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69 OUR/TEA

#10
March 29, 2012, 07:40:04 AM
That is one nice car !!!! :drool5: Can't beleive you'd do a burnout on that nice concrete driveway  :o !!!!!

moparstuart

#11
March 29, 2012, 09:28:32 AM
 :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

Ghoste

#12
March 29, 2012, 10:11:32 AM
I love the little piles of spent rubber behind the tires. :D

xs29j8Bullitt

#13
March 29, 2012, 10:55:54 AM
Thanks everyone.... it's great to have Ol' Yeller back on the road!  Already planning the new "pure stock" certifiable rebuild of the number's matching engine, as well as many other improvements.  I like the new transmission and torque converter!  Back in the 1970s the previous owner had a rebuilt non-HP transmission & 12 inch low stall converter installed, so it has been long overdue for an upgrade back to an 11 inch (10.75) converter... and the transmission was rebuilt with $1065 worth of A&A Transmission goodies... :cheers:
After 8 years of downsizing, whats left...
1968 Charger R/T, Automatic, 426 Hemi
1968 Polara 4Dr Sdn, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1968 Polara 4Dr HT, Automatic, 383
1969 Charger 500, 4 Speed, 440 Magnum
1969 Daytona, Automatic, 440 Magnum
1969 Road Runner, 4 Speed, 426 Hemi
1970 `Cuda, Automatic, 440-6BBL
1970 Challenger T/A, Automatic, 340 6 Pack
2004 Ram, Automatic, 5.7L Hemi
2009 Challenger SRT8, Automatic, 6.1L Hemi
<This Space Reserved for a 2016 Challenger SRT Hellcat, 8Sp Automatic,

daveco

#14
March 29, 2012, 04:24:46 PM
 :2thumbs: :cheers:
R/Tree

Steve P.

#15
March 29, 2012, 04:55:45 PM
Ya just gotta love a CUDA'..................... 
Steve P.
Holiday, Florida

Budnicks

#16
March 29, 2012, 04:58:49 PM
Very nice 70 4406bbl Cuda', nice tire/BQ
"fill your library before you fill your garage"   Budnicks

RIDELIKEHELL

#17
March 30, 2012, 06:19:24 AM
Awesome Car! Send it up here to Canada and I'll put some miles on her for you Allen ;)
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1968 CHARGER R/T  http://www.youtube.com/user/ridelikehell73

chargermike

#18
March 30, 2012, 06:44:25 AM
wow what a beautiful cuda.  :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:

4cruzin

#19
March 30, 2012, 12:12:19 PM
WOW car looks AWESOME!  Good to see you have it on the road once again!    :2thumbs:
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