70 Cuda

[bentfab]

I figured I would start a new thread instead of adding to the old one. Were more into the project. So it will have a small block of some sort up to 440 ci w/ 600 plus hp on E 85 w/ N.O.S. Backed buy a brand new 6 speed out of a challenger srt 8. Modified XV suspension front and rear. 19 inch HRE's on 345/35/19 and 255/35/19, 15 inch 6 piston Bear's all the way around. Flush fit front and rear windows, scratch built fire wall and cowl. The rear will be mini tubbed w/ a Moser back braced 8 3/4 rear and a hole lot more mods. So stay tuned for pics. I promise !!!!!

P.S.
I need to figure out how to use my new camera. Can't figure out how to down size the pic to down load it to the computer.? Anyone PM me with help

[elitecustombody]

sounds like it'll be a nice Cuda, I wish I had more time so I can start on my 71 Cuda

[XcYZ]

Mark, shoot me an e-mail... [email protected] I'll help you out, we've got to see that Cuda. :cheers:

[Vegas69]

Sounds ridiculous:thumbsup:

[Kendall Burleson]

more pic please?:unibrow:

[bentfab]

Here's a couple shots from my old camera that uploaded. The last pic is how I got the car. Will have some up to date shots today.

[syborg tt]

subscribed

[PasiR]

More pics bentfab! That will be hot when finished. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[XcYZ]

Mark sent some pics:

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/0901.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/0902.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/0903.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/0904.jpg

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/0905.jpg

[XcYZ]

http://www.lateral-g.net/temp/0906.jpg

[customcam]

subscribed also :thumbsup:

[bentfab]

Thanks scott. That last pic is terrible !!! We'll geter dun !!!

[awr68]

MArk thanks for the update! Going to be a cool ride!!

[awr68]

Mark thanks for the update! Going to be a cool ride!!

[bentfab]

Got some more pics. Finally figured out how to format the pics to up load. Scott and everyone else thanks for the help last time.

So back to the project. Still taking more off the car. Removed a section of the rear frame rail for more tire clearance. Also test fit the new side panel and started to make a new lip for the inner fender well lip. Stay tunned.

[bentfab]

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[bentfab]

More pics

[customcam]

very Nice :thumbsup:

[joe440]

lookin good:thumbsup:

[PasiR]

lookin good:thumbsup:

I agree !

[jvike]

Hi, Nice build! I have also purcased a XV Level II front suspension. I understand that you'll need a different oilpan and modified headers when using a small block. I haven't got mine yet. Do you know if you need a center sump or a rear sump pan? Or maybe some custom job?

[bentfab]

Hi, Nice build! I have also purcased a XV Level II front suspension. I understand that you'll need a different oilpan and modified headers when using a small block. I haven't got mine yet. Do you know if you need a center sump or a rear sump pan? Or maybe some custom job?

We havn't got to that point in the build. The owner brought the suspension to us so I'm not sure yet. Reguardless the car will have custom headers and oil pan. Were also going to set the motor back a little.

[E.rodz]

nice fab work so far . i love to se some more mopar people take off there skirts and cut one up.keep the dream alive.

[syborg tt]

i love to se some more mopar people take off there skirts and cut one up.

now that's a great comment

[bentfab]

nice fab work so far . i love to se some more mopar people take off there skirts and cut one up.keep the dream alive.

Yeah !!!! Thank God this customer does'nt put is weenie between his legs. :lol:

[bentfab]

Couple up dates.

[HWY Nova]

Mark,

Looks like you are a great cardboard-cutter-outer!


All,

I saw this car last week at Mark's shop. It looks even better in person.


--Eric

[bentfab]

Mark,

Looks like you are a great cardboard-cutter-outer!


All,

I saw this car last week at Mark's shop. It looks even better in person.


--Eric

Eric here's a couple more pics of my professional fabricato-cardboard-cutter-outer technique's. If you measure write on the cardboard the metal comes out looking ok. Check it out !!!

[ironworks]

You know cardboard is lighter then steel.

So when are we going to cut out those rails?

[wiedemab]

Nice work!

I have to say - damn you have a serious collection of vise-grips and clamps. That slat wall works pretty good for tool organization too. I'll have to keep that in mind.

[bentfab]

You know cardboard is lighter then steel.

So when are we going to cut out those rails?

Roger,

I told you to not let the cat out of the bag. Just don't tell anyone about my new welder that can weld the two together. Lincoln 250 Card-Board-O-Matic w/ pulse option.

I think these rails I'm cutting in-house. To simple !!

[Kendall Burleson]

Man I thought I was the only one who had one of those machine. Roger how much heat do you used on the green tape wire?:willy: :willy:

[bentfab]

Finally a couple more pics. Got the pass. frame rail,exhaust cut out, and front arm pocket done. All this cause the customer wanted side exhaust. So I had to figure out how to make this thing into a brick house and still let the exhaust out the side.

[customcam]

Very cool and Clean man :thumbsup: Did you try to talk him out of the side exhaust?

[city_ofthe_south]

niiiiiice. Gonna be a killer Cuda

[syborg tt]

Mark - looking really nice.

[bentfab]

Very cool and Clean man :thumbsup: Did you try to talk him out of the side exhaust?

Yes and no. He thought of doing it like the original. If you have ever seen that you should be killed on the spot. So I showed him an option and went with it. I think it will look tits when finished. If you've seen the new Lexus 460 sedan rear exhaust it will use that concept and idea. The tips will have the same contour as the body panel and sit flush. It'll be pretty trick !!

[ironworks]

That is real nice work bench decoration in the back ground of the first pic. In 2 months I would have thought you might have gotten farther then that.

Come on buddy.

:D :D

[bentfab]

That is real nice work bench decoration in the back ground of the first pic. In 2 months I would have thought you might have gotten farther then that.

Come on buddy.

:D :D
It's called employees O' Great one. If you can't find good help you can't get stuff done. I finally found one and he started last week. THANK GOD !!!! So progress is going to be good.

Besides I like work bench decorations!!

[HWY Nova]

Hell, I thought Mark was trying to make the Truck frame-clip fit into the Cuda!


--Eric

[bentfab]

Hell, I thought Mark was trying to make the Truck frame-clip fit into the Cuda!


--Eric

Some people think they are so funny !!! Just for that I think you need to take my wife,son and I to dinner in Del Mar. How do like them Apples !!!!!

[HWY Nova]

Some people think they are so funny !!! Just for that I think you need to take my wife,son and I to dinner in Del Mar. How do like them Apples !!!!!

Well.......................... alright.

[joe440]

very nice work! everything looks top notch quality:thumbsup:

[bentfab]

Finally a couple more updates. A little slow but it's moving along.

[HWY Nova]

Finally a couple more updates. A little slow but it's moving along.

Nice! Keep the pics coming.


--Eric

[customcam]

Very nice Mark, Killer body the 70 :drool:
What power she getting?

[bentfab]

Very nice Mark, Killer body the 70 :drool:
What power she getting?

440 ci small block w/ some sort of fuel injection don't no who's yet? Backed by a brand new 6 speed from the viper.

[customcam]

Wedge type motor?

[rjsjea]

Pretty intense build.......like the work:cool:

[bentfab]

Finally got the rear suspension set-up and subframe connectors in. The owner comes buy all the time and decided to make a huge change. Were getting rid of the 6-speed manual and putting in one of the new 6 speed automatics from T.C.I. So next week we will start on the motor and trans placement.

Also I had a little help from Foss Bohlen this afternoon. He's a tough cookie to work for :D

[Bakaruda]

That is going to be a wild car.

[gearhead1186]

sweet cuda

[bentfab]

It's been alittle while but have a couple updates. The trans cross member,firewall resess and tunnel are in. Also had to make up some new front floor boards. Couple before and after shots.

[bentfab]

Couple more of the new pass. inner wheel well tub

[Autokraft]

That looks like a very nice build:thumbsup:

[awr68]

You do excelant work!! Thanks for sharing...nice progress too!! :thumbsup:

[PonchoJohn]

Nice fab work!!:thumbsup:

[jy211]

damn that's pretty work! :hail: :wow:

[tones2SS]

That looks like a very nice build:thumbsup:

I agree. Looks great!:thumbsup:

[bentfab]

Thanks guys !! Just trying to do our best.

[xtreme]

Awesome job man! keep up with the pics! Its very inspiring and helpful for planning and attacking my cuda! Your work is very clean and precise!

[BuiltByBrooks]

Awesome work!:unibrow:

[bentfab]

It's always easy to make the first one. To make the second one and make it match but backwards is the part I hate. But anyhow here's a pic of the drivers side wheel tub.
The last pic is an example of how I felt after I got the second tub done :)

[syborg tt]

Looks like you worked the little one to much today. You may want to cut his hours back to minutes per day. He might not sleep so much at work.

ps -t he car looks awesome.

It's always easy to make the first one. To make the second one and make it match but backwards is the part I hate. But anyhow here's a pic of the drivers side wheel tub.
The last pic is an example of how I felt after I got the second tub done :)

[tones2SS]

WOW!! That looks awesome. Great work.:thumbsup:

[bentfab]

Looks like you worked the little one to much today. You may want to cut his hours back to minutes per day. He might not sleep so much at work.

ps -t he car looks awesome.


Minutes !!!! My wife told me seconds.

[Garage Dog 65]

I remember when you'd get fired for sleeping on the job ! Must be nice being the bosses kid....

Man he has grown up fast Mark !! Wasn't he just born a few months ago !!?? What do you feed kids in your town -lawn fertilizer :unibrow:

Great work and loking forward to more updates ! (oh yeah - and get some sleep too)

Jim

[bentfab]

I remember when you'd get fired for sleeping on the job ! Must be nice being the bosses kid....

Man he has grown up fast Mark !! Wasn't he just born a few months ago !!?? What do you feed kids in your town -lawn fertilizer :unibrow:

Great work and loking forward to more updates ! (oh yeah - and get some sleep too)

Jim

Thanks Jim, He just turned 7 months on the 23rd. I think his food is a combo of liquid gold (a.k.a. mom's milk) and I think someone in our family tree that was like 7 ft.tall that I was never told about. My nephew is 1 month older and Foss is a third bigger. Hope he keeps growing and makes it to the N.B.A. !!

[LSfan70s]

Subscribing! Love the chassis work! Awsome job!:thumbsup:
Please keep the picks flowing. :cheers:

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Like the bead rolls in the tubs,Nice detail..Looking good

[bentfab]

It's been a while but here's a few more up dates. The floor is just about finished and next week I think we will have her on the floor. Trying to get it and a couple other projects ready for the B&M Transmission car show on the 21st of this month

[NovaBlue71]

Wow looks great! I've always loved those 70's cuda's ,challangers. Nice detailed work,keep us posted on progress. :thumbsup: Joe

[tones2SS]

That does look great. GOOD JOB!!:wow: :thumbsup:

[HWY Nova]

Nice..... but....... What do you do all day that this project is taking so long??!!??!?



--Eric

[bentfab]

Nice..... but....... What do you do all day that this project is taking so long??!!??!?



--Eric

Look at the pot calling the ketal black !!! Thos rocker arms took how loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooonng :question: :rofl:

[HWY Nova]

Look at the pot calling the ketal black !!! Thos rocker arms took how loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooonng :question: :rofl:

True, but I'm sure you liked the invoice that I sent you!!!..... oh.... wait.... There was no invoice!



--Eric

[ironworks]

True, but I'm sure you liked the invoice that I sent you!!!..... oh.... wait.... There was no invoice!



--Eric

Until About 10 minutes ago.....

[bentfab]

True, but I'm sure you liked the invoice that I sent you!!!..... oh.... wait.... There was no invoice!


--Eric

Your not supposed to tell everyone your an Non For Proffit computer genius :rofl:

Until About 10 minutes ago.....



Hey now!!! I don't need no double teamming :willy: That's not fair !!!

[bentfab]

It's been slow but steady. The back end is pretty much rapped up. With all the Cuda's that have been built no one has made it bumper less like a new Challenger. The customer wanted to emulate that look so this what we came up with. I think it came out pretty bitchen. He also wanted a rear diffuser with some fins. We hand made them out of 2 peaces over a buck so it would follow the same shape as the body and bolts in from the trunk. Except for some final weld and metal finish it's just about there. Stay tuned cause the front comes next.

[bentfab]

Couple more

[HWY Nova]

Looks like you've been busy!


--Eric

[GHOSTDANCER]

Nice looking rear you have there :_paranoid:lol: Those wheels look pretty sweet also :thumbsup: :cheers:

[ja.stoner63]

Love the work done and x2 on awesome wheels.:bow:

[SBDave]

Wow, very nice. I'm sure you'll have some tricks for the front end too. Custom grill and lower valence?

-Dave

[syborg tt]

Mark the car looks great.

So what is the wheel & tire combo on this baby

[bentfab]

Wow, very nice. I'm sure you'll have some tricks for the front end too. Custom grill and lower valence?

-Dave

The front will follow the same theme. No custom grille,maybe a few style mods to it though. Defanatly a custom valance.

Mark the car looks great.

So what is the wheel & tire combo on this baby

Thanks !!!

H.R.E's 19x8's w/ 255/35/19 and 19x12's w/ 345/30/19

[tones2SS]

WOW!!! That's looking really good!!:thumbsup: :cheers:
Keep us posted.

[bentfab]

Here's a few more up to date shots. The customer wanted the bumper less treatment like the new Challengers so we continued with the front of the car to carry the same theme. About 85% of it is scratch built. We also took the lower plastic from a 2010 Challenger and are grafting it in. It works out killer and gives the car a pretty mean feel and look. Enjoy!!!

[syborg tt]

Here's a few more up to date shots. The customer wanted the bumper less treatment like the new Challengers so we continued with the front of the car to carry the same theme. About 85% of it is scratch built. We also took the lower plastic from a 2010 Challenger and are grafting it in. It works out killer and gives the car a pretty mean feel and look. Enjoy!!!

It's about freaking time you posted some pictures

okay so where did the front air dam come from and i love the idea you have going

[bentfab]

Here's a few more up to date shots. The customer wanted the bumper less treatment like the new Challengers so we continued with the front of the car to carry the same theme. About 85% of it is scratch built. We also took the lower plastic from a 2010 Challenger and are grafting it in. It works out killer and gives the car a pretty mean feel and look. Enjoy!!!

OOOHH... Marty !!!

Reed between the lines. :D

[syborg tt]

OOOHH... Marty !!!

Reed between the lines. :D

lol - i am sorry i was so impressed with the pictures that i couldn't see the the text

[rjsjea]

Front spoiler looks awesome......keep the pics coming as you progress

[tones2SS]

Glad to see some progress. Looks good.:cheers:
I see the Greyhounds like it as well.:thumbsup:

[bentfab]

Glad to see some progress. Looks good.:cheers:
I see the Greyhounds like it as well.:thumbsup:

Thanks !! There's slow and steady progress. Were on it full time. Hope to start on the cage soon. Wish I had one of those fancy ring rollers Rodger has.

Yeah the hound dogs are pretty spoiled round here.

[ironworks]

Hope to start on the cage soon. Wish I had one of those fancy ring rollers Rodger has.


It is not like you have to be a special member of a club or society to get one. All you have to do is fork over that Green.

We could always do some trade work. I need some tubing work on our truck project. And apparently you need a spiral stair case for your rollcage.

The Cuda looks good.

Rodger

[bentfab]

It is not like you have to be a special member of a club or society to get one. All you have to do is fork over that Green.
We could always do some trade work. I need some tubing work on our truck project. And apparently you need a spiral stair case for your rollcage.

The Cuda looks good.

Rodger


Yeah thats the problem. The dead presidents keep on going in one pocket and out the other. Between my shop and house there seems to be a steady flow of this monthly issue.

Not sure if a stair case would look good in the front seat of a Cuda. I could use one for my wine cellar.


Plumbing on the 50's Chevy ? :yes:

[ironworks]

Yeah thats the problem. The dead presidents keep on going in one pocket and out the other. Between my shop and house there seems to be a steady flow of this monthly issue.

Not sure if a stair case would look good in the front seat of a Cuda. I could use one for my wine cellar.


Plumbing on the 50's Chevy ? :yes:

Do you mean 48 chevy truck? Yeah I can do that. We have intercooler plumbing and fuel and brake plumbing to work on very soon.

[ja.stoner63]

Your car is really shaping up and the wheels are sweeeet!:lateral:

[Ron in SoCal]

Nice work Mark! I need to run by the shop and come see it. How's orange Camaro and Danny's bike coming along?

[bentfab]

Nice work Mark! I need to run by the shop and come see it. How's orange Camaro and Danny's bike coming along?

Come buy anytime. Just give me a ring before.

The Orange Camaro left last month and is pretty much ready to fire. Your boy Dan put a hold on the bike do to personal reasons ?

[bentfab]

Do you mean 48 chevy truck? Yeah I can do that. We have intercooler plumbing and fuel and brake plumbing to work on very soon.


Like I said 48 Chevy truck:unibrow:

Well if that's the case give me a buzz so we can lock in a time line.

[Ron in SoCal]

Come buy anytime. Just give me a ring before.

The Orange Camaro left last month and is pretty much ready to fire. Your boy Dan put a hold on the bike do to personal reasons ?

You know he's got a lot going on. On a better note, one of these days I'll post up that pick I took of you guys at the easyriders show (you we're younger then :lol: )

[R.A.D]

am i missing something? i've been through this whole thread and i don't see any pictures:willy:

[bentfab]

Just a few simple updates. The windshield and A pillars are pretty much finished up except for some welding. We took some late model window rubber that fit and looked the best. Replaced the entire frame and shorted and narrowed the hole window opening to accept the new rubber. The front A pillar was also widened to help the look and eliminate the drip rail in the process. The lower part of the cowl was also fabricated and new wiper mounts were made. Just ordered up a DSE universal wiper motor and will mount it on the inside once the cage is made.

Not sure if I posted pics of the front after it was finished but you can see the 2010 SRT-8 chin spoiler mounted

Mark

[bentfab]

couple more

[HWY Nova]

Have you been on vacation?



--Eric

[bentfab]

Have you been on vacation?



--Eric

If my shop is a vacation destination.... Then yes

[tones2SS]

Very nice Mark. Looking really good.:thumbsup:

[MoparCar]

Wow, very nice fabrication on the windshield and lower valance (and whole car)! I doubt when someone sees the finished product they ever realize how much talent and time it takes to do flush glass and the new wipers, etc.----a sure sign of top notch fabrication. I can only imagine how much true skilled metal work is required for all those compound curves.

Thanks for posting an update.
Wes

[DRJDVM's '69]

Mark... Are those the XV hood hinges? I'm curious as to what you think of them ( you can pm me if you want). I've been bugging the Ring bros for 3 years to make them and Fesler still hasn't made theirs either.... I'm interested in how the XV ones compare to the other companies hinge quality

I'm still interested in this frame pass through too :)

[96z28ss]

Mark... Are those the XV hood hinges? I'm curious as to what you think of them ( you can pm me if you want). I've been bugging the Ring bros for 3 years to make them and Fesler still hasn't made theirs either.... I'm interested in how the XV ones compare to the other companies hinge quality

I'm still interested in this frame pass through too :)

Have you offered to let them use your car? You have a truck and trailer drop the car off for them to R&D.

[rwhite692]

I'm still interested in this frame pass through too :)

Piece of tubing tapped both ends...

[bentfab]

some more progress :D

We started on the cage. At first the customer said yes to a cage and then changed his mind. I opened my big mouth and said why don't we try and hide it as best as possible. So far we got the front main cage done and still need to tie some interior sheet metal on the head liner to help make it disappear. After that we started to address some under dash goods. Got the Vintage Air mounted and water lines run to the engine compartment. Mounted the heater control valve in the fender well for easy maintenance and in case it ever leaks it wont hit the carpet. Waiting on some A/C parts to get those lines ran too. Mounted the FAST and made it so all you have to do is pock your head under the dash and make shear all power is on and D.S.E. universal wiper motor and got it working as well. Here's a few pics.

[HWY Nova]

I'm impressed...... I never knew you knew how to route flexible tubing:

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/100_4025.jpg

--Eric

[tones2SS]

Looks great. Looks like like a great fit under the dash.:thumbsup:

[bentfab]

I'm impressed...... I never knew you knew how to route flexible tubing:

http://i338.photobucket.com/albums/n408/hwynova/100_4025.jpg

--Eric

It takes a lot of practice. Only a sharp eye like yours would pick up on that :unibrow:

[bentfab]

More cage pics. Had an issue loading them up yesterday

[bentfab]

A big thanks to Hector too !! We got a custom one off S.S. tank w/ an Aeromotive A1000 drop in unit from Rick's Hot Rods

[rwhite692]

Mark, looks sweet. I like how you recessed the booster and integrated the pedal hanger, and the cage, nice and tight up into the pillars, real, real nice!

Rob

[syborg tt]

Car looks awesome - so will he need the aermotive pump controller. I have one that I am not using and would love to get rid of it.

A big thanks to Hector too !! We got a custom one off S.S. tank w/ an Aeromotive A1000 drop in unit from Rick's Hot Rods

[bentfab]

Car looks awesome - so will he need the aermotive pump controller. I have one that I am not using and would love to get rid of it.

Marty,

I'll ask him today. We finally might do buisness together :rofl:

[syborg tt]

Marty,

I'll ask him today. We finally might do buisness together :rofl:

Maybe I will fly you out here to plum the next project

[bentfab]

Maybe I will fly you out here to plum the next project

You can fly me out there "Ironworks style".

O' and then you can rent the Ironworks hauler and have all my tools and shop sent to your house. :woot:

Shoot that gave me a great idea? I'll stop at all the shops on the way home and do all there plumbing too.:willy:

[syborg tt]

It's about time you started thinking outside of the box or should I say "Shop"

You can fly me out there "Ironworks style".

O' and then you can rent the Ironworks hauler and have all my tools and shop sent to your house. :woot:

Shoot that gave me a great idea? I'll stop at all the shops on the way home and do all there plumbing too.:willy:

[bentfab]

Here's a couple updates. We are installing the sheet metal back in the car. We have to make custom peaces to tie into the cage and make a custom header to tie back into the windshield and front bar of the cage. We put a little style in to it to accent the main hoop punch flares at the rear door pillars.

Finished up the drip rails to. We didn't want to get rid of them completely. So we just tied it in below the roof line and faded it at both ends to give that extra detail. Put all that time and work into something ya need to make it show. I always like these details. It gets people scratching there noggens.

[R.A.D]

nice job...

[bentfab]

The Mopar Fall Fling is this weekend and she needed to look a little presentable. so we put a little spit shine on and were ready to rock. Sence we'll be out and about this weekend were also going to hit up a few local hang outs. Bob's Big Boy in Northridge and Super Car Sunday on Sunday morning. If there's any locals come on out and say hi.

Mark

[scottysimp7]

Lookin' good! Cant wait to see her when she's finished. :thumbsup:

[R.A.D]

anticipation:willy:

[SBDave]

The Cuda is looking good! I'm gonna try to stop by on Saturday... unfortunately not with my mopar.

-Dave

[R.A.D]

hows the vacation?

[G-Body]

Bad A$$ ride not digging those black lips though!

[bentfab]

Sorry its ben a little bit. Couple more up dates. Got the rocker extensions pretty much wrapped up. Were doing side exit exhaust and didn't just want tips sticking out the side. Also that nasty pinch weld at the bottom of the rocker makes me cringe when I see it on high end builds. People do all this work to clean up a car and the pinch is still there. We not only eliminated the pinch but made the rocker longer. It helps the over all look of the car to appear lower and make an opening for the exhaust tip look like apart of the car. Also got the steering system finished. It was a bit tricky because of the booster being pushed back. Needed to get that addressed before we start making the headers and exhaust system.

[preston]

Actually I dig those blacked out lips, was thinking of doing that myself. Looks especially good on late model exotics with the one piece forged rims where the spokes crawl all the way out to the rim. Not sure that look would work for an older car though.

Great Mopar, love these cars when done right.

I find pictures of finished cars boring, I'm a build thread junkie !

[rjsjea]

Are you going to extend the quarters to follow the rocker line or leave it as is?

Work looks great on the car

[R.A.D]

now your cookin' great progress

[bentfab]

Are you going to extend the quarters to follow the rocker line or leave it as is?

Work looks great on the car

Thanks


To answer your question. The front was dropped down and a 2010 SRT8 chin was added. But now that we did the sides and the 2011 spoiler has a new design and look that better fits the car we might redo some sheet metal and adapted the new chin. Not sure about the back end. We'll have to push it out side and get a good stand back feel and view first.

Just got the d/s stainless tip made and mocked up to fit in the cut out.

[tones2SS]

Wow, great work. Love the stainless tips.

[bentfab]

Few more shots of the exhaust,plumbing and trunk hinge system

[cencalc6]

Amazing Work! :hail:

[Vegas69]

INCREDIBLE work. :thumbsup: The back of that Cuda gives me a chubby.

[Sieg]

Very nice! :thumbsup:

[rjsjea]

Chin spoiler looks great. The 2011 one is more aggressive looking, post pics of that when you get there for sure. Was the 2010 the right width for the Cuda or did ya modify it to fit?

[bentfab]

INCREDIBLE work. :thumbsup: The back of that Cuda gives me a chubby.

Very nice! :thumbsup:

Thanks guys!

Chin spoiler looks great. The 2011 one is more aggressive looking, post pics of that when you get there for sure. Was the 2010 the right width for the Cuda or did ya modify it to fit?

I hope the customer makes that choice on the newer spoiler. Yeah it was the right size for the car,but the hole front of the car is highly modified to fit it and update the car for the bumperless look like the new Challengers.

Mark

[rjsjea]

Cool, thanks for answering. It will make it easy to replace when your customer scrapes it up (if the metal isn't messed up).

[bentfab]

Couple more pics. As always with these cars. One thing leads to another and being one-off on almost everything you touch or modify makes the next step one off and difficult. So we finally got to the point to make headers. I got the D/S rapped up and let me tell you! Being the first set of headers I've ever done and out of S.S.. It wasn't the funniest. Besides Mopar likes to put everything on one side. Starter,custom steering, and making sure things are serviceable when don, adds to the fire.

Whata guys think?

[camcojb]

incredible work. :bow:

[syborg tt]

Looks Incredible. I can't wait to see more pictures

[Al Moreno]

incredible work. :bow:

X 1000 :hail:

[cencalc6]

Excellent Job on those Headers....cant even imagine how much time it took :cheers: :thumbsup:

[bentfab]

incredible work. :bow:

Looks Incredible. I can't wait to see more pictures
I got some more in the pipe line. Pretty much have all the fuel system done. I'll get a few of those up.

X 1000 :hail:

Excellent Job on those Headers....cant even imagine how much time it took :cheers: :thumbsup:

Thanks Guys for the props!

[tones2SS]

incredible work. :bow:

Yes, indeed. Good stuff.

[awr68]

Phenomenal craftsmanship!! Love the build design, quality and attention to detail....top shelf build for sure! Be proud, very proud! :thumbsup:

[bentfab]

Yes, indeed. Good stuff.

Phenomenal craftsmanship!! Love the build design, quality and attention to detail....top shelf build for sure! Be proud, very proud! :thumbsup:

Thanks again guys! Keeps the moral up and motorvation going :D

[bentfab]

It's ben a bit. Here's some more progress pics. Finished the exhaust . A few pics of the a/c,water,fuel plumbing and a few misc.

Mark

[elitecustombody]

Very nice work:thumbsup: .I was wondering how you guys deal with surface rust in areas that are inaccessible after metalwork has been done for a while?

[Al Moreno]

Wow, great work! Those welds looks awesome! :hail:

[bentfab]

Very nice work:thumbsup: .I was wondering how you guys deal with surface rust in areas that are inaccessible after metalwork has been done for a while?

Thanks.
We try to keep bare hands off and wipe it with a little metal prep. Also if the weather is alittle bad I turn on the air so it keeps it cool and dry. Some of the pics show sum rust but the pic makes it look way worse than it is.

Mark

[Ron in SoCal]

Looks great Mark!

[waynieZ]

As always amazing work.:thumbsup:

[intocarss]

Fantastic job bent!!

[FETorino]

It's ben a bit. Here's some more progress pics. Finished the exhaust . A few pics of the a/c,water,fuel plumbing and a few misc.

Mark

Glad to see you back posting. Nice work :thumbsup:

Are those resonators in the exhaust prior to the mufflers or just an expansion chamber of sorts?

[bentfab]

Glad to see you back posting. Nice work :thumbsup:

Are those resonators in the exhaust prior to the mufflers or just an expansion chamber of sorts?

Yeah, those are resonators. The customer wanted them to hopefully quiet it down some.

Thanks for the props guys!

Mark

[FETorino]

Yeah, those are resonators. The customer wanted them to hopefully quiet it down some.

Thanks for the props guys!

Mark

I may be going that route also bit I was thinking of having them out back on either side of the gas tank.

[badmatt]

It's ben a bit. Here's some more progress pics. Finished the exhaust . A few pics of the a/c,water,fuel plumbing and a few misc.

Mark

WOULD SMASH! :yes:

Matt

[FETorino]

As always amazing work.:thumbsup:

It's even better in person. :thumbsup: I stopped by Marks shop on my way back from Speedway engineering. He has done some really nice work. Sharp guy with a nice clean shop and good attitude. :D

[bentfab]

It's even better in person. :thumbsup: I stopped by Marks shop on my way back from Speedway engineering. He has done some really nice work. Sharp guy with a nice clean shop and good attitude. :D

Thanks Rob!

It was a pleasure talking with you and putting a face to the name. Keep me posted when that bad boy gets home from Illinois :cheers:

Mark

[intocarss]

It's even better in person. :thumbsup: I stopped by Marks shop on my way back from Speedway engineering. He has done some really nice work. Sharp guy with a nice clean shop and good attitude. :D

I'll second that

[bentfab]

Got a few more updates. Ben plugging away. All the small details are starting to add up. Got the A/C dryer and A/C plumbing done. Got the radiator mounted and plumbed. Finally got the brake pedal finished. I had to make a hole new pedal and location because of the booster set back and pedal ratio change. Reused the old brake pad. The customer still wanted factory rubber and look for the brake and gas. We also made a great choice in stepping up the rear housing to a full floater. This was Baer Breaks first floater for a 15 inch rotor. To keep it simple and smart. I took the housing up to Frank at Speedway Engineering and had them instal the ends and true the housing up. Those guys up there are awesome! Frank is supper cool and very smart at what he dose. My wife took a couple pics of me and my 3 year old showing him how to weld.

Mark

[camcojb]

Great work Mark! :thumbsup:

[waynieZ]

Nice work Mark!

[bentfab]

Great work Mark! :thumbsup:

Nice work Mark!

Thanks Guys!:woot:

[ironworks]

Looks good buddy. Lots of cool details.

Is your kid really 3 years old already. Man Oh man

[Efi69Cam]

I really like the way your ran the hard lines for the AC. Do you braze the fittings, tig or form them?

[Musclerodz]

Are you planning on fender well liners to protect the plumbing?

[bentfab]

Looks good buddy. Lots of cool details.

Is your kid really 3 years old already. Man Oh man

Thanks man!
Yep my mini me (as the wife says) is 3-1/2 next month. Time fly's

I really like the way your ran the hard lines for the AC. Do you braze the fittings, tig or form them?

Thanks. The a/c lines are s.s. and silver soderd together.

Are you planning on fender well liners to protect the plumbing?

I did make a cover that protects everything at the fire wall. The rest of the plumbing isn't in line with the wheel rotation and felt it wasn't necessary.

[RECOVERY ROOM]

Damn fine

[bentfab]

Damn fine

Thank you Sir:cheers:

Mark

[cencalc6]

You do Excellent work! :thumbsup:

[DRJDVM's '69]

Looks awesome....

I need more details on how you ran the line through the frame... :)

[bentfab]

You do Excellent work! :thumbsup:

Thanks! I try but it doesn't compare to some of the other guys on her.

Looks awesome....

I need more details on how you ran the line through the frame... :)

Thanks ... HAHA!

[syborg tt]

My wife took a couple pics of me and my 3 year old showing him how to weld.

Mark

Really he is 3 already - how the hell did that happen ???

[bentfab]

Really he is 3 already - how the hell did that happen ???

Not sure either... What I don't believe is I have a 10 moth old too!:willy:

[intocarss]

Not sure either... What I don't believe is I have a 10 moth old too!:willy: I didn't know "moths" live to 10 LOLOL

[syborg tt]

Not sure either... What I don't believe is I have a 10 moth old too!:willy:

Just wait my girls are 11 going on 12 and my baby is 9

I just recently learned a new term - "Tween" - not yet 13 but close enough.

[bentfab]

I didn't know "moths" live to 10 LOLOL



What ever! You have to much time on your hands to be checking for "moths"


Just wait my girls are 11 going on 12 and my baby is 9

I just recently learned a new term - "Tween" - not yet 13 but close enough.

Yeah my oldest is 3-1/2 going on 15 "Tween":willy: . Some days I think he's to smart for his own good

[GregWeld]

Not sure either... What I don't believe is I have a 10 moth old too!:willy:



Get a color tv with a remote for the bedroom.... and that will quit happening...:lol:

[bentfab]

Get a color tv with a remote for the bedroom.... and that will quit happening...:lol:

That's the problem. I do have a color tv with a remote in the bedroom. :unibrow:

[OLDFLM]

Get her those new "50 Shades of Gray" books! :yes:

[Al Moreno]

Any Updates? :unibrow: Starting to get the shakes,:willy:

[bentfab]

Al,

Ben busy on other projects at the moment. Funny you ask. I'll be back on it tomorrow. Going to try and finish up the engine bay and front close out panel.

Thanks Mark

[bentfab]

It's been a bit. Have a few updates. The air intake set up is done and been slow and steady on the front inner fender wells and close out set-up. Time consuming and a pain in the A!

Mark

[bentfab]

Few more of the fenders and panel ideas

[bentfab]

Just about have the front section wrapped up

[syborg tt]

Just about have the front section wrapped up

Looks really nice Mark. I like the open engine bay concept that you are showing here. It show off that motor and it will be easy to work on if there is a problem.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/attachment.php4?attachmentid=37442&d=1351698328

[bentfab]

[quote=syborg tt;443919]Looks really nice Mark. I like the open engine bay concept that you are showing here. It show off that motor and it will be easy to work on if there is a problem.

Thanks Marty.
There's still a peace that's going to cover the radiator and front half of the bay. I was going to put a hole for radiator cap axcess,but the customer wants it covered for a cleaner symetrical look. It will be easy to remove for matinace as well. I'm trying to design it so even when that cover is off the bay still looks good and not look like It's missing something

[syborg tt]

[quote=syborg tt;443919]Looks really nice Mark. I like the open engine bay concept that you are showing here. It show off that motor and it will be easy to work on if there is a problem.

Thanks Marty.
There's still a peace that's going to cover the radiator and front half of the bay. I was going to put a hole for radiator cap axcess,but the customer wants it covered for a cleaner symetrical look. It will be easy to remove for matinace as well. I'm trying to design it so even when that cover is off the bay still looks good and not look like It's missing something

I can't wait to see it when it's done. I am certain it will look nice.

http://www.lateral-g.net/forums/attachment.php4?attachmentid=37339&d=1350927221

the above link looks like the panel Foose did on the 69 Camaro's is that the look your customer if wanting ?

[bentfab]

Yeah! I just redesigned it so it dosen't go that far into the bay. Now I'm trying to figure the design lay out.

Crappy pick but here's a shot with out the panel

[syborg tt]

Yeah! I just redesigned it so it dosen't go that far into the bay. Now I'm trying to figure the design lay out.

Crappy pick but here's a shot with out the panel

Looks nice - i can't wait to see what you come up with. I remember doing the layout of the inner fenders and core support are on the truck. I must of made 10 different version out of chipboard.

[windycitychev]

wow beautiful work being done can;'t wait for more updates

[bentfab]

Looks nice - i can't wait to see what you come up with. I remember doing the layout of the inner fenders and core support are on the truck. I must of made 10 different version out of chipboard.

Marty,
Whata ya think? Got part of the p/s done.

[bentfab]

wow beautiful work being done can;'t wait for more updates

Thanks!

[Garage Dog 65]

Beautiful metal work Mark ! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


But I thought you were a plummer ?


Damn it, looks like you can do everything ....

:lol:

Jim

[groovyjay]

you do beautiful work! :cheers:

[bentfab]

Beautiful metal work Mark ! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


But I thought you were a plummer ?


Damn it, looks like you can do everything ....

:lol:

Jim

Thanks a lot Jim. I really appreciate it when people give the extra cred. :cheers:

Pluming is where it all started. I figure you can't limit your self to one thing.


And yes I CAN'T do everything! Just a few things:lol:



you do beautiful work! :cheers:

Thank you !

[bentfab]

Well I think I'm 99.9% sure I've got the close out panel done. Here's a few pics. I also put a reinforcement brace on the under side and punch flared it to help match some interior elements and pull the engine and interior together. Whata you guys think of it?

Mark

[HWY Nova]

Whata you guys think of it?

Mark

The panels look great!...... if that's what you are into.


--Eric

[Al Moreno]

That is really, really nice! I like that racey mechanical industrial look, very cool :hail:

[bentfab]

The panels look great!...... if that's what you are into.

--Eric

Ummm...

If I wasn't into it I wouldn't be into it Daaaaa !!!


That is really, really nice! I like that racey mechanical industrial look, very cool :hail:

Thanks again Al!

[fleet]

You're very crafty. :unibrow:

Seriously, really enjoyed seeing your hard work in pics. :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Mark

It looks very nice.

?? Is this car going to have AC

[xtreme]

Nice job!

[bentfab]

Mark

It looks very nice.

?? Is this car going to have AC

Yep. The car is fully loaded. The customer has big intentions to drive it daily. It will be running on E-85 as well.


Thanks Mark

[syborg tt]

Yep. The car is fully loaded. The customer has big intentions to drive it daily. It will be running on E-85 as well.


Thanks Mark

and that is how it should be.

Do yo guys have a bunch of E-85 Stations in California. We have some but not enough to dedicate a car. Couple guys her run a flex fuel conversion so they can run either.

[bentfab]

and that is how it should be.

Do yo guys have a bunch of E-85 Stations in California. We have some but not enough to dedicate a car. Couple guys her run a flex fuel conversion so they can run either.

Well there's one close to the owners home near Beverly Hills. I think we're putting one of those flex fuel conversion deals in the car too!


The E-85 smells great. My truck has the conversion. Been a while sense I ran it because the station is just far enough away from me to make it not wearth the drive

[Ricochet]

Great job Mark! :thumbsup: I'm in the process of mounting my AC - thanks for the pic & idea! :D

[Flash68]

and that is how it should be.

Do yo guys have a bunch of E-85 Stations in California. We have some but not enough to dedicate a car. Couple guys her run a flex fuel conversion so they can run either.

I really wanted to try this but there just aren't enough in Northern Calif to make it reasonably hassle free. And I don't want to have a 55 gallon drum in my garage of it.

[bentfab]

Great job Mark! :thumbsup: I'm in the process of mounting my AC - thanks for the pic & idea! :D

Thanks! Anytime you need ideas. Let me know

I really wanted to try this but there just aren't enough in Northern Calif to make it reasonably hassle free. And I don't want to have a 55 gallon drum in my garage of it.

That's why I've only filled my truck up a couple times. I haven't done in it in 4 years. I think the customer is only doing it because of the convinence for him


Mark

[hhrgarage]

Well I think I'm 99.9% sure I've got the close out panel done. Here's a few pics. I also put a reinforcement brace on the under side and punch flared it to help match some interior elements and pull the engine and interior together. Whata you guys think of it?

Mark

All I can say is that it looks incredible. I think once painted it will compliment the engine. I like it because it doesn't take away from the engine. Love the aluminum intake tube on the motor very nicely done. I can't imagine how many hours this took . Everything looks so proportional as it should be. Great Job Mark. Keep up the great work.

[bentfab]

All I can say is that it looks incredible. I think once painted it will compliment the engine. I like it because it doesn't take away from the engine. Love the aluminum intake tube on the motor very nicely done. I can't imagine how many hours this took . Everything looks so proportional as it should be. Great Job Mark. Keep up the great work.

Thanks Buddy,

I like to make the motor appear like it can't run, but not hide all the componets. The deeper you look the more you find then you see the form and function of how it all works together.

Yeah the hours:willy: If you could weigh them I would have 1 or 2 tons in it :woot:

Mark

[gnx7]

incredible fab work and quality!

I'm going to steal your idea to run the a/c lines with bulkhead fittings thru the frail rails and hidden outside the engine bay.

Very nice build!

[fleet]

And I don't want to have a 55 gallon drum in my garage of it.

Some do, some don't.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/rednecks.jpg

[bentfab]

Couple minor motor up dates.

Got the coils installed and N.O.S. mounted and plumbed

[syborg tt]

looks very nice

[214Chevy]

Just as we expected...nothing but high quality. :trophy-1302:

[BBT FAB]

Where do you buy all your stainless fittings and line?

[Ron in SoCal]

Stellar work as usual Mark!

[Al Moreno]

Just as we expected...nothing but high quality. :trophy-1302:

I can't agree more, just amazing workmanship Mark!

[bentfab]

Just as we expected...nothing but high quality. :trophy-1302:

Thanks dude!
Where do you buy all your stainless fittings and line?

My shelf (haha) I stock the tubing and a dealer for the fittings. Let me know if I can help?

Stellar work as usual Mark!

:thankyou:

I can't agree more, just amazing workmanship Mark!

What ever Al ! Not sure if I compare to u and your sons sickness of your guys level of detail!

[GregWeld]

I can't agree more, just amazing workmanship Mark!




Greatest tube bender in the entire universe!!


Seriously....

[bentfab]

Greatest tube bender in the entire universe!!


Seriously....

:thankyou:

Ya no.... I never got my lunch and gas tank filled at the GNRS!

[GregWeld]

:thankyou:

Ya no.... I never got my lunch and gas tank filled at the GNRS!



Dude! How soon we forget.... Remember that long list of stuff you had planned??:lol: :lol: :lol:


Between Rudy - Pierre - and Rob.... I had ZERO control over any of MY time.


So I owe ya - and I'd rather owe you than try to cheat you out of it!

[bentfab]

Dude! How soon we forget.... Remember that long list of stuff you had planned??:lol: :lol: :lol:


Between Rudy - Pierre - and Rob.... I had ZERO control over any of MY time.


So I owe ya - and I'd rather owe you than try to cheat you out of it!


Well Greg... No matter what they say about you (which is a lot) Your alright in my books. :lmao:

[tones2SS]

Great job. Those welds are looking pretty killer too!

[bentfab]

Couple more details :hairpullout: She's getting close!

[bentfab]

:hairpullout:

[Royalworks]

Wow! That's gonna be hard to tell it even has a cage in it as it sits. Love it.

[jvike]

J code, thats an real AAR'Cuda!
Nice work dough ;)

[Rick D]

Wow Mark I'm not sure how I missed this one? Maybe I was in here earlier in the build but WOW love the details on this.

[tubbed69]

Wow Mark I'm not sure how I missed this one? Maybe I was in here earlier in the build but WOW love the details on this.

X2 great work,I missed this one too

[waynieZ]

It looks awesome. Nice work.

[zo6s10]

Amazing tube work on the cage!
Now I have to read the whole thread :D

[bentfab]

Wow! That's gonna be hard to tell it even has a cage in it as it sits. Love it.

Thanks! That was effect we were after

J code, thats an real AAR'Cuda!
Nice work dough ;)

And it takes a real Hot Rodder to cut one up :guns:


Wow Mark I'm not sure how I missed this one? Maybe I was in here earlier in the build but WOW love the details on this.

Thanks ! It's the details that make any car

X2 great work,I missed this one too

Thanks!!!
It looks awesome. Nice work.

Thank you

Amazing tube work on the cage!
Now I have to read the whole thread :D

Thanks. Not sure what happen but I think some original pics are gone. If you want any pics let me know?