'Cuda at Roadster Shop

[RS-Chris]

Wanted to set up a thread on one of our newest builds - one for the Mopar fans!
Our customer came to us with a nice basic brief. He wanted a clean and simple, purposeful looking, low, fast, mean sounding, badass Cuda. We will be doing the '70 style grille and horizontal taillights with the twin scoop hood. The plan is a neaten up and tidy of many of the original features: tucking the bumpers in, gaps, a rear lower valance treatment, some cool wheels and big Brembos to slow down the 6.4 Hemi. Naturally, awesome handling was a key feature he was looking for, so we will be putting our FAST TRACK 'Cuda chassis into action.

This is the basic direction for the build. We will be playing around with a few ideas on whether to add a graphic on the side, wheel choices and tailpanel treatments. Here's a couple of ideas we are looking at for now. Stay tuned! :thumbsup:

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[RS-Chris]

...and the body before stripping. Seems to be a good solid candidate on initial impressions.

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[fleetus macmullitz]

Chris,

Looking forward to this one. :cool:

Are you also considering using a black stripe?

Not sure how it would look, but the red in image #1 could still be used as a thin outline of the stripes.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/1970_plymouth_aar_cuda_22_zps13a77610.jpg

[Ketzer]

Shame you're axe-ing the round tailights, always liked those.




Jeff-

[intocarss]

You're making me want a Mopar

[tones2SS]

Going to be another great build,......MOPAR style.
:popcorn2:

[coolwelder62]

RS,You must Stop doing this.Everytime you post up something new I feel like an under-achiever.:lol: No just kidding.Your build's are awesome.Style,engineering,craftmanship,and most of all Fine Taste.

[214Chevy]

Another bad a$$ build. But do we expect anything less from RS? This will be a nice build from the norm. :D :D

[syborg tt]

I can't wait to watch this build !!!!

[214Chevy]

I can't wait to watch this build !!!!

Yeah Marty, you can swipe some good ideas for yours when you start on it. :poke: :poke: :lmao: :lmao:

[syborg tt]

Yeah Marty, you can swipe some good ideas for yours when you start on it. :poke: :poke: :lmao: :lmao:

It hurt to let it go but I had to. I have this crazy idea on another project with Kenny for 2015

[89 RS]

Going to be sweet build, looking forward to the progress.

[NOPANTS68]

Man that thing looks savage in the rendering. I'll be plugged into this one.

[Royalworks]

I really hope you go with the top exhaust tips. The others look nice but those are different and very clean like the rest of the car.

[214Chevy]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8090/8596344732_0d00911ab7_b.jpg

These are the exhaust tips I like. They are different in the fact that they are positioned vertically. :hapdance: :hapdance:

[mild2wild]

These are the exhaust tips I like. They are different in the fact that they are positioned vertically. :hapdance: :hapdance:

I agree. Should be another killer build.

[Roadster Shop]

Thanks for the kind words!:thumbsup:

The body is out at the stripper right now. We are just getting underway with the frame rail build and then onto the chassis. Should have the chassis wrapped up about the time the body comes back. Then start the build process from there. These cars have such great lines that it won't take much to make it a really sharp car. Probably not going to get too crazy with the fab work on this build, but it will definitely have some cool stuff to set it apart.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

These are the exhaust tips I like. They are different in the fact that they are positioned vertically. :hapdance: :hapdance:
It's a clever play off of the factory bumper guard/leaf shackle relief. It looks natural. Another project to watch.

[RS-Chris]

It's a clever play off of the factory bumper guard/leaf shackle relief. It looks natural. Another project to watch.

I wondered if anyone would pick up on that...:thumbsup:

[66fury]

Finally, a mopar. !!:thankyou:

[rtwind]

This is going to be one sweet ride!!!

[Al Moreno]

Thats just one sexy ride! Got to love them Cudas.

[revmopar]

excited to watch this build, love your work

[PasiR]

Amen. I like this already!! PICS!!!!!:thumbsup:

[Bowtieracing]

Amen. I like this already!! PICS!!!!!:thumbsup:

Ditto!

[Roadster Shop]

The body is out getting acid dipped right now. It should be back in a few weeks. We will get some pics posted as soon as the build gets underway. We might have jumped the gun on posting pics of this one!

[214Chevy]

The body is out getting acid dipped right now. It should be back in a few weeks. We will get some pics posted as soon as the build gets underway. We might have jumped the gun on posting pics of this one!

No you didn't. We'll just sit back and patiently wait, because we know it'll be well worth the wait.:popcorn2: :popcorn2:

[PasiR]

Any progress?

[RS-Chris]

The car actually comes back today from being stripped, so we will know what we have to work with here shortly. Meanwhile, the owner settled on this color/wheel and rear end style.

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[Jr]

The renedering looks great. The grey on grey should be sweet. Do you guys media blast or chemical strip the projects?

[RS-Chris]

Some updates on the 'cuda: the body came back in good shape with only minor repair work needed. (Why cant they all be like this!)

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[Arioch]

LMAO! My Old car! :) Miss her! :(


Chris,

Looking forward to this one. :cool:

Are you also considering using a black stripe?

Not sure how it would look, but the red in image #1 could still be used as a thin outline of the stripes.

http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k156/wnyjazz/1970_plymouth_aar_cuda_22_zps13a77610.jpg

[RS-Chris]

Up on the lift for prep for the new full FAST TRACK 'Cuda chassis.
(More on the chassis here: http://roadstershop.com/chassis/1970-74-challengercuda/)

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Inner rockers with floor removed:

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Ride height mockup: rear tire will be 335/30 R 20 with the fronts at 295/30-R19's will be 1" larger diameter)

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[Royalworks]

I need to build a table like that. Car looks sweet.

Is this going to be on air ride?

[Sinco]

Definitely going to follow this bad boy!

Doug

[GregWeld]

<yawning>.... Okay... I guess I'll watch this one.....



PS -- Marty you dumbass! You should have kept a body like that!

[tones2SS]

Looks great! Awesome work.

[214Chevy]

....PS -- Marty you dumbass! You should have kept a body like that!

When RS gets thru with it, Marty is gonna hate the day he sold it. This car will haunt him in his dreams. :underchair: That's how killer it's gonna be.

[PasiR]

Great start. Your chassis looks killer!! :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

PS -- Marty you dumbass! You should have kept a body like that!

I've had a few girlfriends I should have also kept. But sooner or later you have to let them go.

btw - I will miss this car forever.

[chr2002ca]

Will enjoy watching this build. Love the ulta wide Cudas. That's a great body you're starting with.

[Gearhead]

Man, that's a great looking body. Must be nice to get em back from the dipper in that kind of shape.

[syborg tt]

Man, that's a great looking body. Must be nice to get em back from the dipper in that kind of shape.

It's only good if it wasn't your x-girlfriends body. I am going to miss her dearly.

[Rick D]

It's only good if it wasn't your x-girlfriends body. I am going to miss her dearly.

Um your Cuda or your old girlfriend Marty??? :peepwall:

[protour73]

OMG Marty, I really should have talked you out of this!! :sieg: :lostmarbles: :bitchslap: :stirthepot:

Some updates on the 'cuda: the body came back in good shape with only minor repair work needed. (Why cant they all be like this!)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7372/8804716303_4796867fe2_b.jpg

[Rick D]

OMG Marty, I really should have talked you out of this!! :sieg: :lostmarbles: :bitchslap: :stirthepot:

Marty was this your old car or was yours just this clean?? :topic:

[214Chevy]

Marty was this your old car or was yours just this clean?? :topic:

Rick, yes, this was Marty's car.

[syborg tt]

OMG Marty, I really should have talked you out of this!! :sieg: :lostmarbles: :bitchslap: :stirthepot:

Scott then I am blaming you for not talking me out of it.

[protour73]

Scott then I am blaming you for not talking me out of it.Ok Marty :ohsnap:

[RS-Chris]

Some updates on the 'Cuda:

Our FAST TRACK 'Cuda/Challenger chassis taking shape (you can check out the details on the chassis here: http://roadstershop.com/chassis/1970-74-challengercuda/)

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[RS-Chris]

We also just installed this mezzanine solely to take 'high up' pictures of various projects. :unibrow:

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(Just kidding- it will soon be our production welding area, but it is a good vantage point!)

Back to the car - rear lower patch panel:

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Driveline going together:

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[syborg tt]

Looks like your building exactly the car I would have built.

[tubbed69]

the picture from overhead makes you think your in hot rod heaven,alot of great builds going on in one shop,awesome work Chris

[syborg tt]

the picture from overhead makes you think your in hot rod heaven,alot of great builds going on in one shop,awesome work Chris

I think you guys need a Zip Line GoPro Camera snapping pictures during the day. That would be a first in the automotive world.

[coolwelder62]

I think you guys need a Zip Line GoPro Camera snapping pictures during the day. That would be a first in the automotive world.Wow!!!! that would take shop tour to a whole new LEVEL!!!!!!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

I think you guys need a Zip Line GoPro Camera snapping pictures during the day. That would be a first in the automotive world.

Wow!!!! that would take shop tour to a whole new LEVEL!!!!!!
Like the ones they use with the NFL games. Roger cam



Shop is looking good guys.

[RS-Chris]

the picture from overhead makes you think your in hot rod heaven,alot of great builds going on in one shop,awesome work Chris

Thanks - just did a rough count and between chassis installs, fabrication projetcs and full builds, we have just under 40 vehicles in various stages being worked on right now! (Some new build threads coming soon also!)

I think you guys need a Zip Line GoPro Camera snapping pictures during the day. That would be a first in the automotive world.

Wow!!!! that would take shop tour to a whole new LEVEL!!!!!!

Would make getting from one end of the shop to the other a lot faster...(LS power?)

[RS-Chris]

Some more progress on the 'Cuda: interior sheetmetal - rear tubs, floors and trans hump/tunnel.

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[syborg tt]

Very Nice !!!

[RS-Chris]

A couple more pics of the 'Cuda from the last few days.

Work has been steady with some cleaning up of the firewall, shaving the side markers, door handles and fabbing up the new forward structure for sheetmetal and radiator mount and new hood hinge mounts.

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[RS-Chris]

One of the details the owner wanted was to switch out the '73 tailpanel for a '70 style panel:

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We were also able to get some mock-up wheels in there and check out how she sits...

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[Jr]

Beautiful metal work.

What kind of wheels are those?

[RS-Chris]

Beautiful metal work.

What kind of wheels are those?

They are Forgeline VX3C's: http://roadstershop.com/wheel/vx3c/

[tmadden]

OK that's just stupid sweet!! Stance is incredible.

[groovyjay]

OK that's just stupid sweet!! Stance is incredible.

RS guys do it the best! :flashie:

[DFRESH]

I gotta say, I love those wheels with that blue anodize on the bare metal car. It looks killer with em. Just stop now, the car is perfect already.

D

[214Chevy]

You guys never cease to amaze. Love it!! As far as the wheels go, I swear I thought about doing that since my car is blue and decided not to. I got the idea when my builder put the blue tape on the lips when he was welding. I thought it would be too much or ghetto, so to speak. I was wrong. The wheels are perfect and killing it. Way to think outside the box.

[Ketzer]

I swear I thought about doing that since my car is blue and decided not to. I got the idea when my builder put the blue tape on the lips when he was welding. I thought it would be too much or ghetto, so to speak.

Your car Marcus. Only gotta make you happy.



Jeff-

[RS-Chris]

Time for more updated pics on the Cuda!

Fab begins on the inner fender/motor area:
Keeping it simple with the inner fenders to showcase the motor.

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Bumper mounts:

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[RS-Chris]

You guys never cease to amaze. Love it!! As far as the wheels go, I swear I thought about doing that since my car is blue and decided not to. I got the idea when my builder put the blue tape on the lips when he was welding. I thought it would be too much or ghetto, so to speak. I was wrong. The wheels are perfect and killing it. Way to think outside the box.

These are just the mockup wheels! Hopefully though it shows that bold colors can look good on wheels!

[RS-Chris]

OK that's just stupid sweet!! Stance is incredible.

RS guys do it the best! :flashie:

Thanks!

The moment of truth: here's how she looks on the ground!

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[Che70velle]

I wish there was an audible cat call smilie on here, because that car is perfect!

[illmatic96ss]

Time for more updated pics on the Cuda!

Fab begins on the inner fender/motor area:
Keeping it simple with the inner fenders to showcase the motor.

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Bumper mounts:

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is that a INTERCOOLER i see in front or rad ? turbo or supercharger in the works ?? great work :flag2:

[tones2SS]

Stunning work guys. Car looks great on the ground. Perfect stance.

[jarhead]

WOW :gitrdun:

[WSSix]

Slammed like the G-Force Cuda! I love it! :faint:

[groovyjay]

:king:

[onefast70elco]

Stance looks killer guys..

[PasiR]

Great stance and your metal work is A1. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[RS-Chris]

I wish there was an audible cat call smilie on here, because that car is perfect!

Stunning work guys. Car looks great on the ground. Perfect stance.

WOW :gitrdun:

Slammed like the G-Force Cuda! I love it! :faint:

:king:

Stance looks killer guys..

Great stance and your metal work is A1. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Thanks everyone!!

Here's a pic of the direction we are going with the interior. The factory dash and console has some nice lines already so the owner just wants it kept nice, clean and simple. The dash face and console insert will be a textured metal with gray black two/tone seats with perforated inserts and red stitching.

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[syborg tt]

WOW - it's like your building the exact car I would have built.

ps - plus I get more pics of the car I sold then the one I am actually building with that Kenny guy.

Thanks everyone!!

Here's a pic of the direction we are going with the interior. The factory dash and console has some nice lines already so the owner just wants it kept nice, clean and simple. The dash face and console insert will be a textured metal with gray black two/tone seats with perforated inserts and red stitching.

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[PasiR]

What's going on... UPDATE!!!!!!!!

[FETorino]

Thanks!

The moment of truth: here's how she looks on the ground!

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Sorry for the hijack but what's the story on teh 69 Mustang with the Coyote motor set deep in the firewall?:underchair:

The Cuda looks stellar but then again all of your builds do.

:cheers:

[Roadster Shop]

The 69 mustang is being built as a track car for a customer from Kansas. He has a Ford GT and just about every version of the newer Mustangs that are out. He wanted to do a 69 that he could use for track days to play with and have something more unique than what is normally out there. It has a 5.8L S/C Shelby motor with a T-56. Fully independent chassis. Anvil carbon front end and we widened the quarters. We will have to start a build thread on this and another 65 Mustang we have going to prove that we also build Ford stuff. If you are lucky Rob, we may even start a thread on the Fairlane and Falcon that we have going on.

[Roadster Shop]

What's going on... UPDATE!!!!!!!!

We have been making a lot of progress ont he car since the last update. We have been playing catch up on our posting, web site, facebook, etc... since SEMA. We will try to get some updates up here shortly.

Since the last post we have done a lit of the little stuff like mounting master cylinders, pedals, wiper motors, steering, fuse box, gas tank,and A/C. On the fab side we have finished the inner fenders, front and rear valances... and mounted the turbos.

[RS-Chris]

As Phil mentioned, inner fenders and closeout wrapped up:

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IMG_6541 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968746916/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

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IMG_6547 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968847484/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

Work on the rear valance- The 'before':

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IMG_7094 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968751796/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

Filling the original panel to start fresh:

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DSC_0088 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10969252783/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

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New detail panel. Exhaust tips will sit on either side:

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DSC_0154 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968903424/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

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DSC_0153 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968808426/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5471/10968906984_1904f66a60_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968906984/)
DSC_0137 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968906984/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5544/10968811546_e7765eb23f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968811546/)
DSC_0132 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968811546/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

[LS7 Z/28]

This thing is just awesome. I'm a Chevy guy through and through but I love the Early 70's Cudas and Challengers. Very nice build, the owner should be very happy!

I Love the wheels, I thought about going with a finish like that for the lip of my wheels but I wasn't brave enough. That blue is too cool!

[camcojb]

Incredible work. :thumbsup:

[RS-Chris]

Neatening up the rear bumper and tucking the front with fender recess:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5479/10968705495_77ce9a9d1e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968705495/)
IMG_7157 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968705495/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3822/10968905263_0b1b3d1f52_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968905263/)
IMG_6158 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968905263/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5532/10968993863_03ea1b56d0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968993863/)
IMG_1072 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968993863/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3772/10968743695_e153531c21_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968743695/)
IMG_0924 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968743695/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

Trunk setup with fuel tank and turbo plumbing:

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3779/10969138823_f0d2b24809_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10969138823/)
IMG_1192 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10969138823/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

Underside:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7307/10969216925_8c35e9f394_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10969216925/)
IMG_1200 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10969216925/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3834/10969306956_929ac088e5_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10969306956/)
IMG_1199 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10969306956/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

Inner front fender:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7425/10968832666_6ecc848e8c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968832666/)
IMG_9951 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/10968832666/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Interesting turbo set up.

[tones2SS]

Insane build guys!
Is that like the STS turbo system at all?

[jarhead]

Interesting turbo set up.

No kidding, cant wait to here the technical jargon on this setup...

[PasiR]

Big thanks for the newest pictures!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[syborg tt]

Remember I get first dibs on this car when and if the owner ever wants to sell it.

[Zanie]

Time for more updated pics on the Cuda!


Bumper mounts:

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7449/9720720974_cb934bdc20_b.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7384/9717487559_482d345231_b.jpg

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2853/9717489009_6c050ef781_b.jpg

Jeez!
Those bumper brackets get more style points than my whole car!
WOW!

[tmadden]

The interior rendering is filthy!!

[GrabberGT]

Still waiting for the Mustang, Falcon, and Fairlane build threads.


OK. The cuda is pretty cool too. :D

[MHORTON79]

Still waiting for the Mustang, Falcon, and Fairlane build threads.


OK. The cuda is pretty cool too. :D

^^I agree.^^ Waiting on the Fords.

Awesome build going on here. But that's become standard with RS.

[PasiR]

Would like to see what you guys have done for this great build...
:thumbsup:

[PasiR]

What happened to this, no updates?

[RS-Chris]

What happened to this, no updates?

Right now it's in the body shop and pretty close to getting color.

Here are a couple of the last details up until now:

Finishing up the remaining underhood sheetmetal:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7319/12952991394_1c3a76b5ea_b.jpg

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2884/12952705333_cbc7de7ffe_b.jpg

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3681/12952993384_dd488b39aa_b.jpg

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7431/12952993284_cd50f2be0d_b.jpg

[RS-Chris]

Instead of the 'bolt on' style spoiler in the concept, we decided a more integrated look would be better for this car:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3722/12952706703_d3368a5c94_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952706703/)
IMG_1776 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952706703/) by Roadster Shop (https://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2881/12952707813_80dcc7eb17_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952707813/)
IMG_1777 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952707813/) by Roadster Shop (https://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2893/12952709033_413a06b5b5_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952709033/)
IMG_1797 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952709033/) by Roadster Shop (https://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7347/12953000154_22f6a37d02_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12953000154/)
IMG_1922 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12953000154/) by Roadster Shop (https://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/12952570975_50dde6bd34_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952570975/)
IMG_1924 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952570975/) by Roadster Shop (https://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7301/12952572035_d8b9b5f303_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952572035/)
IMG_1926 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952572035/) by Roadster Shop (https://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

[RS-Chris]

Leading the quarter panel seams:

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7330/12953010774_963e797733_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12953010774/)
IMG_1999 (2) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12953010774/) by Roadster Shop (https://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7309/12952588215_aa05158e4b_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952588215/)
IMG_2055 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952588215/) by Roadster Shop (https://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3780/12952734013_e715b043a8_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952734013/)
IMG_2077 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952734013/) by Roadster Shop (https://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

Teardown in the body shop and into primer:

https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3826/12952737383_c2bf5c79d6_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952737383/)
IMG_2261 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952737383/) by Roadster Shop (https://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2839/12952600715_2570226627_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952600715/)
IMG_2430 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952600715/) by Roadster Shop (https://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2887/12952750653_ea3f802d2a_b.jpg (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952750653/)
IMG_3968 (2) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/12952750653/) by Roadster Shop (https://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

[syborg tt]

I am glad I sold you guys this car because there is no way I would have gone as far as you guys have on it. Incredible work as always guys.

[wiedemab]

Just curious -- real lead or lead-free solder.

[PasiR]

AAAAAAHHHHHH!!
Great to see some new pics, I can relax and enjoy...
:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[tones2SS]

Great work guys! Looks awesome.

[214Chevy]

Love how you bevelled the egde of the spoiler and contoured it into the quarter panel.. Makes for a cleaner look.

[pitts12driver]

the blend at the junction of the spoiler and the rear quarter were handled sensitively. There is a much larger opportunity to make that heavy-handed but this is lovely.

[PasiR]

I agree, it's real nice.

[village idiot]

Truly amazing and inspiring work...............

Makes me feel so inadequate......:D

[lilcraigford]

Just curious -- real lead or lead-free solder.

That was the first thing that popped into my head, haha. I admire anyone that does lead work. Handling that stuff makes me all paranoid. :underchair:

[preston]

maybe a dumb question - did you cut the trunk lid and quarter panel ? it looks a bit like you welded it on top rather than cutting the metal and butt welding it. Actually it looks like you might have hammered the metal down a bit and then top welded it. Definitely looks nicer than a bolt on style.

Thanks for the update, love those Cudas.

[dhondagod]

Wow....... Well done sir......



Chris :cool:

[89 RS]

Another incredible build, that integrated spoiler looks awesome.

[vilzrod]

Incredible Attention To Details!!

[BigJoe]

absolutely beautiful car, very well done

[syborg tt]

This color on the car looks incredible I can't wait to see it in person.

[RS-Chris]

Thanks guys - the color (Ferrari Grigio Silverstone) looks really nice, can't wait to see how this one looks in the sun (if we get any).

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/13271315825_c5266767b2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/13271315825/)
IMG_4581 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/13271315825/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3770/13271472953_81e3195c5d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/13271472953/)
IMG_4698 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/13271472953/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7459/13271477413_6e88492e1b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/13271477413/)
IMG_4580 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/13271477413/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3819/13271689664_58457ee558_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/13271689664/)
IMG_4600 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/13271689664/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2846/13271359315_589e78c813_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/13271359315/)
IMG_4602 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/13271359315/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

[Matt@BOS]

The Rontourage will tell you how awesome that color is. We painted the bumper for Ron's Camaro and when it was all polished up and out in the sun it has an amazing depth for grey.

The 'Cuda looks great, as with the rest of the RS projects, I could geek out over the details and execution for days.

Matt

[syborg tt]

Very nice !!!

[tmadden]

Man that's a sweet ride!

[tones2SS]

Thanks guys - the color (Ferrari Grigio Silverstone) looks really nice, can't wait to see how this one looks in the sun (if we get any).
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7144/13271315825_c5266767b2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/13271315825/)
IMG_4581 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/roadstershop/13271315825/) by Roadster Shop (http://www.flickr.com/people/roadstershop/), on Flickr

Man, that looks killer. I'm not really a silver/grey color kind of guy, but that is awesome. :thumbsup:
I cannot wait to see it out in the sunlight.

[Z06Joe]

Love those Cuda's!!! Love this build!!! Great job guys!!!

[MHORTON79]

Very nice.

[spooled2]

Any updates on this gorgeous beast?

[Dodge68charger]

Love the Stance on the cuda!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im about to start my cuda project and am looking for a chassis, Is the chassis under this car the same one you guys are selling on your website for 70-74 cudas, or is the ride height lower or higher...Looks Different... I wanna achieve the same low stance this cuda has. Thanks

[Roadster Shop]

Love the Stance on the cuda!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Im about to start my cuda project and am looking for a chassis, Is the chassis under this car the same one you guys are selling on your website for 70-74 cudas, or is the ride height lower or higher...Looks Different... I wanna achieve the same low stance this cuda has. Thanks

This car is on one of our standard production chassis. Same stance that you would get if you ordered one!

The car is in final assembly now. Should have some pics to share soon.

[MHORTON79]

Did this car ever get wrapped up?

[syborg tt]

Did this car ever get wrapped up?

yep - scroll from here forward

http://garagescene.net/gallery3/index.php/Events/2014-Sema/Builders/2014-Sema-Roadster-Shop-72-Cuda-01


http://garagescene.net/gallery3/var/resizes/Events/2014-Sema/Builders/2014%20Sema%20Roadster%20Shop%2072%20Cuda%20%2801% 29.JPG

[RS-Chris]

Thanks guys - looks like this thread is due a long overdue update !!
The car is wrapped up and made its debut at the SEMA show and made its first run in anger at the Optima challenge. The Optima challenge was also a baptism of fire for the owner as it was his first time behind the wheel of the car!

The full gallery can be found here: http://roadstershop.com/galleries/hellfish/

Pics to bring us up to date.

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8606/16114229593_2eaaeb02f6_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8602/16548075129_a9edd82091_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8664/16733118102_cc94d3d474_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8566/16526924887_39e9c8b30e_b.jpg

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8591/16114255523_7740038cd6_b.jpg

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8625/16111949394_5a8eb9cfb0_b.jpg

[RS-Chris]

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8664/16708378666_83ff8ed6a8_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8657/16548162139_ebc3a721ec_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8655/16111968584_450128a1de_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8647/16548168939_f147e7b217_b.jpg

Autometer gauges:

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8594/16733216702_bc77f3197c_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8681/16527063197_e494da0294_b.jpg

[RS-Chris]

1000hp Twin turbo Hemi launches can be tricky...

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8585/16708508636_c5e623d7f1_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8567/16112095614_be0e8384dd_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8566/16112100774_e3cac17364_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8585/16114457033_94431bc5ec_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8632/16547006840_4236ecbb5a_b.jpg

Some pics by Jeremy Cliff (www.jeremycliff.com)

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8664/16733368812_5a25f7e108_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8674/16112132314_3fb3fe4a85_b.jpg

https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8582/16546884938_ef67ed5dc1_b.jpg

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https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8603/16114471893_b83e8f28e7_b.jpg

[DOOM]

STUNNING AUTOMOBILE!!!!!!!! Went back to this car at SEMA several times!!:king:

[syborg tt]

I should have never sold you guys that car.

any chance I can have it back for what I sold it to you for ?

[Richio1]

Fantastic.

I love that car.


Spent a lot of time admiring at SEMA And OUSCI.

[tones2SS]

Wow. That thing is awesome.
Love that engine bay and those Autometer gauges look killer in that dash. So nice!

[Sheck44]

OMG ... absolutely stunning

:king:

[melman109]

:drool:

[89 RS]

Fantastic build, I love those Autometer gauges also!

[ONEBAD78TA]

Wow !!!

[MHORTON79]

Unbelievable. Thanks for the link Syborg. And thanks for the updated pics guys. Sick ass car.

[69hugger]

Seeing the art displayed on this forum, it's amazing to me how many times I think to myself "that is the nicest/ coolest car I have EVER seen". How many nicest/ coolest cars there be? This is one of them.
And the RS is responsible for more than one.

Wow.

Bill