new build , cuda for james brown [Archive]

kennyd

10-20-2009, 07:07 AM

here is the current build in the shop , a cuda for james brown .
plans are for 500plus inch hemi , 5 speed , 9 in rear ,and a jakes rod shop c5 vette front . 19 front 20 rear .
the body is almost perfect , just a small amount of damage on the lh 1/4 panel and no rust ! we are looking at lowering the roof in the front about 1 in to take away the roof looking like it going up hill . we are working with jason rushforth now about other ideas in his bald head ( from shaving ) and my bald head ( because of hair loss and metal plates ).
not sure on color yet , because of the cars that are done already . no orange thanks to bob , silver is out because of sick fish , black i hate ,red is out because of that cuda that was at columbus last year .

ideas ?

wiedemab

10-20-2009, 07:43 AM

Looks like a damn good starting point!

Keep us posted.

jy211

10-20-2009, 07:44 AM

James Brown..cue the music :D

bucks69

10-20-2009, 08:25 AM

Looks like a good start Kenny, I know it will be killer when you guys get done with it. Is this the same James Brown that owns the Black 69 Camaro.

tones2SS

10-20-2009, 08:46 AM

Very cool. Should be a fun project.:thumbsup:
How about Plum Purple or Lime Green with flat black stripes/emblems?

JayR

10-20-2009, 08:52 AM

Looks like a good start Kenny, I know it will be killer when you guys get done with it. Is this the same James Brown that owns the Black 69 Camaro.

Same James Brown and he has about 8-10 other hot rods at any given time.

wedged

10-20-2009, 09:19 AM

Cadillac pearl white with your color choice for stripes/accents/etc.

fesler

10-20-2009, 09:27 AM

This will be a cool project. We to have one of these in our shop not to build but to build parts for so when you are ready let me know and we will work something out. We will have a lot of billet parts and interior parts for this car. Glad you are keep busy

CarterHickmanDesigns

10-20-2009, 10:33 AM

OK, I will say it then..... "Brown":lol:

HRBS

10-20-2009, 10:50 AM

looks like a cool project kenny.
colors choices are always tough.
good luck with that one :lol:

ironworks

10-20-2009, 11:03 AM

I think a build style like this would be more ground breaking. Seriously when have you ever seen a CUDA on 37" BFG's?

http://finishlinewest.smugmug.com/photos/678564623_YVXqW-XL.jpg

Come on Kenny, could you have it ready for King of the Hammers?

kennyd

10-20-2009, 11:30 AM

thats cool roger , 39.5 krawlers , ls1, atlas ........... i like that idea

GregWeld

10-20-2009, 11:46 AM

How in the world could anyone "HATE" black? LOL

The only time I'd hate black - is if I had to block the body...

Okay - just tossing some gas on the fire here.

All of these bodies should automatically be painted Plumb Crazy...

EEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAA

:cheers:

kennyd

10-20-2009, 12:17 PM

wiedemab

10-20-2009, 12:40 PM

The only time I'd hate black - is if I had to block the body...

:cheers:

Agreed! If you think you have the body blocked out slick, the true test - Paint it Black!!!!!

GregWeld

10-20-2009, 12:47 PM

You want to REALLY REALLY hate black??

Buy yourself a big ol' black 4 dr dually - and haul a black enclosed trailer...

Sometimes you just can't fix STUPID! <----------------- ME.

customcam

10-22-2009, 12:02 AM

Cool
I like Blue Cuda :beavis:

NovaBlue71

10-22-2009, 05:07 AM

Cool new project! How about b-5 blue with some matte black accents? keep us posted. Glad to hear your back to working in the shop Kenny. Say hi to Travis for us. Joe :thumbsup:

98ssnova

10-22-2009, 08:31 AM

What about a rootbeer color. It diffrent and i think it could look cool with some black wheels? I am sure i will get flamed for the color choice...:willy:

gearheads78

10-22-2009, 09:04 AM

OK, I will say it then..... "Brown":lol:

What about a rootbeer color. It diffrent and i think it could look cool with some black wheels? I am sure i will get flamed for the color choice...:willy:

Looks like Carter beat you to it

sick65

10-22-2009, 11:24 AM

What about a rootbeer color. It diffrent and i think it could look cool with some black wheels? I am sure i will get flamed for the color choice...:willy:

I like the color, but Kenny is not allowed to paint anything else Brown for a while...They have completed three "rootbeer" brown cars in the last year. :lol:

nvr2fst

10-22-2009, 03:55 PM

Looks like things are back to normal somewhat Kenny, good to see another project come from you guys, even better a cuda. Whatever you decide (color, mods, etc.) I know its going to be killer. However I do like Rodgers idea.
Dave

XcYZ

10-22-2009, 08:27 PM

I like black.... if it's on someone else's car. I had black once, never again. lol

How about orange? I like the blue as well.

fleetus macmullitz

10-22-2009, 10:10 PM

Dark green.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/55%20Be%20Light/55memphismediumblue-1-2-1-5-1.jpg

kennyd

10-23-2009, 06:47 AM

as dennis ( sick65) said i have been cut off from brown , martys dads 57 = t5 brown , a 64 chevy post = brown and black 2 tone , a 32 ford 3 window = brown , and i have a 33 ford going t5 brown .
i also thought about orange but the last car i built him was orange ( photo below ). he likes the silver and blue color combo , but there was a cuda at sema 4 years ago that was silver and blue.
he has 2 other cars that are black so i dont want that .
i do like green's i have used green alot also in the past , a 32 roadster green and black ,a 55 post green and black , and a 65 malibu droptop greenish and black .

keep trying .........

fleetus macmullitz

10-23-2009, 07:08 AM

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Paint/4252960_6.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Paint/4252960_10.jpg

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/Paint/4252960_8.jpg

HRBS

10-23-2009, 07:15 AM

how about cream white with brown wheels, brown interior and brown drivetrain. maybe even a brown hemi hockey stripe.
(when I say brown.... i mean like an orangish brown... not crap brown)

MarkM66

10-23-2009, 10:10 AM

Gold?

GM Muscle

10-23-2009, 10:39 AM

ford paint code "TK"

kennyd

10-23-2009, 01:43 PM

Gold?

foose already did the terracuda gold

MarkM66

10-23-2009, 02:46 PM

foose already did the terracuda gold

Pink? ;)

kennyd

10-23-2009, 02:59 PM

Pink? ;)

oh yes i wish i could paint it pink

Roadster Shop

10-23-2009, 03:03 PM

I don't know about James Brown, but I can definitely see Kenny rocking a Pink car. With your collar "popped"... I can really see it!:thumbsup:

Side note Kenny, we are just completing production on a full chassis for the Challenger/Cuda if you are interested.

sick65

10-23-2009, 03:06 PM

I like the idea of Lime Green and satin black, but I think Foose did one those colors on overhauling.

How about satin black car with gloss black "billboard" graphics.

Flying Dutchman

10-29-2009, 12:06 AM

Onc't hooked into a helluva Cuda ship fishin' down in Diego Garcia (IndiaN ocean BIOT). Sure 'nuff sliced up me gear in no time flat. Twas a soberin' experience to be sure ... :wow:

tones2SS

10-29-2009, 10:54 AM

I like the idea of Lime Green and satin black, but I think Foose did one those colors on overhauling.

How about satin black car with gloss black "billboard" graphics.

Either idea sounds good.
But I still think the Lime green with the satin black will look killer!!:wow: :cheers:

customcam

10-29-2009, 04:48 PM

Shade of Purple :cool:

snowskater6996

10-29-2009, 07:15 PM

like mentioned above plum crazy purple or somewhere along the lines of it. You don't really see high end builds with a stock mopar color of that era.

DOOM

10-30-2009, 07:51 AM

Kenny look at B518P MIDNIGHT BLUE PEARL its a Honda color . It's the deepest blue I've ever seen . Almost Black. I would love to see a car with this color on it !!

GregWeld

10-30-2009, 08:04 AM

Kenny look at B518P MIDNIGHT BLUE PEARL its a Honda color . It's the deepest blue I've ever seen . Almost Black. I would love to see a car with this color on it !!

Nice color Mario!

Here's a Chevelle painted that color

http://www.starstruckpaintworks.com/uploads/6/4/6/4/646451/7573780.jpg

Musclerodz

10-30-2009, 08:14 AM

Kenny look at B518P MIDNIGHT BLUE PEARL its a Honda color . It's the deepest blue I've ever seen . Almost Black. I would love to see a car with this color on it !!GM 07-10 Imperial Blue Metallic. Beautiful color to show off straight panels and not be black. Just shot a 70 Formula in it and I am in love with the color on that car

RECOVERY ROOM

10-30-2009, 04:49 PM

I like the color, but Kenny is not allowed to paint anything else Brown for a while...They have completed three "rootbeer" brown cars in the last year. :lol:

I agree...I spent all summer trying to get him to paint the roadster green,So he paints it brown.I like the blue idea,I will be able to come up with some good colors on the inside for that.

GregWeld

11-01-2009, 08:37 AM

Tracy -

I think you could come up with a cool interior no matter what color it's painted... Even if they did it like the "Technicolor Dream Coat"...!