I need to replace both quarters, trunk pan, both trunk floor extensions, and tail pannel in my cuda. Not sure what order to do it. You do great work by the way. Very informational.
Thanks! If you take a look at some other videos on this car you can see the order I did them. Currently I am doing a 73 Challenger with a whole playlist series and I am going to cover the order stuff is done further in detail that may also help you since in general they are similar. If possible I think they way to go is put the car on some sort of frame structure or JIG and do them all at once test fitting using sheet metal screws and vise grips before you weld them up.
@@mb2stroke816 One more video suggestion of mine "Mounting a car to a frame JIG" might help you. The last frame JIG I bought some used I beams for pennies on the dollar if you have time to look around and I show in there the leveling system and how to JIG up a car. Might take you a full day of effort but the final product of your build will be well worth it. After that I can promise you there will be someone that would but it off you for their project.
Great to see the structural integrity returned to factory spec and the primer protections are a wise effort. Mother Mopar never thought these cars would be around or valued 50 years later but this one will be around 50+ years from now.
@@carthageclassiccars yes sir… may not do things the same as you but it does keep me going as well Project 73 Challenger - Part 11 (Cowl/Firewall replacement) th-cam.com/video/skI2P8K0D-M/w-d-xo.html
Dude I love your work and have been using it as a guide for my build on the 70 challenger. I’m at a point where I’m having to fabricate portions of the inner roof structure before getting the new skin on. No the three cross pieces, rather the parts that are directly above the door running longitudinal. The top side is rusted and largely gone. I can’t find it but are you aware of anyone making those pieces? In the mean time I’ve been just taking some 16ga steel and cutting it in 6-8” pieces, putting a 90 degree brake in it, and through the bead roller for that small offset where the drip sits. If that piece can be bought it would save a ton of time and work though! Great content as always brother!
Thank you!!! As far as I know no one makes the inner structure pieces at this point in time just the outer sections and I think they only have been produced in the last year or two. I was actually in the same boat as you and was making the small patch pieces for this car also in that same area. That was why i still don't have the 3 holes for the roof bows drilled yet. Depending on how bad your car is either keep driving on with the small patches or I have had some luck reaching out to some of the Facebook e body groups and asking if someone can send you one off a donor junked car. I saw one the other day of a e body can't remember exactly what group but it was in a really bad wreck and unsalvagable and the guy was selling parts off it.
You do a fantastic job and are clearly highly skilled. I have a 71 barracuda that’s in about the same shape, are you currently taking on any new projects or is there anyways that I could get in touch with you?
Excellent, excellent, excellent….the best channel on how to Mopars . Keep up the great work 👍🏻
thank you very much
Thanks for making these videos and responding to my questions. I’m gonna make your frame jig for my cuda and follow your guide for the work.
Thank you so much for the support and anytime
This channel deserves to grow
Appreciate it!
Nice you build better than new
Thank you!
I need to replace both quarters, trunk pan, both trunk floor extensions, and tail pannel in my cuda. Not sure what order to do it. You do great work by the way. Very informational.
Thanks! If you take a look at some other videos on this car you can see the order I did them. Currently I am doing a 73 Challenger with a whole playlist series and I am going to cover the order stuff is done further in detail that may also help you since in general they are similar. If possible I think they way to go is put the car on some sort of frame structure or JIG and do them all at once test fitting using sheet metal screws and vise grips before you weld them up.
@Carthage Classic Cars
I'll check out the challenger videos! I don't have a frame jig. Maybe I'll have to fab something.
@@mb2stroke816 One more video suggestion of mine "Mounting a car to a frame JIG" might help you. The last frame JIG I bought some used I beams for pennies on the dollar if you have time to look around and I show in there the leveling system and how to JIG up a car. Might take you a full day of effort but the final product of your build will be well worth it. After that I can promise you there will be someone that would but it off you for their project.
Excellent work!!!
Thank you!
Great to see the structural integrity returned to factory spec and the primer protections are a wise effort. Mother Mopar never thought these cars would be around or valued 50 years later but this one will be around 50+ years from now.
Yes I agree they were not built to stand the test of time but hopefully you are right and this one does now. Thanks for watching
Looking good. I will be attempting many of the same things with my 71 clone.
Thanks hopefully this video and maybe the next few will help you out with your project. Good luck with it!
@@carthageclassiccars me too I'm subscribed to see all the progress on your 71
you are the man I like the way you work you will be getting mines soon 74 challenger
Thanks a lot, I really appreciate it and looking forward to the car!
Awesome job, I've just discovered your channel and I'll be watching from part one
Thanks man
Appreciate you watching thank you!
Wow that braising looks awesome damn good job
Thank you I appreciate it!!!
Looks amazing 🤩
Thank you!
Great video, every piece done is one piece closer to completion! 👍🏼
Thank you and you are correct every piece installed keeps the motivation going.
@@carthageclassiccars yes sir… may not do things the same as you but it does keep me going as well
Project 73 Challenger - Part 11 (Cowl/Firewall replacement)
th-cam.com/video/skI2P8K0D-M/w-d-xo.html
Great job man love watching this come together reminds me of when I did mine.
Thank you
Well it's too good :) Every structure got attention and care, awesome! This cuda now can run another 50 years :) Great job man, bless you
Thank you, I really hope you are right in the 50 years and the car stands the test of time.
Great job.
thank you!!!!
Hey brother. Great job! How many hours would you say it took to do all the sheet metal work?
If you have a cuda you can email me about what you have as I try and not put the hours on the Internet as everyone's projects are different.
@@carthageclassiccars sure thing. I have a 73.
Dude I love your work and have been using it as a guide for my build on the 70 challenger. I’m at a point where I’m having to fabricate portions of the inner roof structure before getting the new skin on. No the three cross pieces, rather the parts that are directly above the door running longitudinal. The top side is rusted and largely gone. I can’t find it but are you aware of anyone making those pieces? In the mean time I’ve been just taking some 16ga steel and cutting it in 6-8” pieces, putting a 90 degree brake in it, and through the bead roller for that small offset where the drip sits. If that piece can be bought it would save a ton of time and work though! Great content as always brother!
Thank you!!! As far as I know no one makes the inner structure pieces at this point in time just the outer sections and I think they only have been produced in the last year or two. I was actually in the same boat as you and was making the small patch pieces for this car also in that same area. That was why i still don't have the 3 holes for the roof bows drilled yet. Depending on how bad your car is either keep driving on with the small patches or I have had some luck reaching out to some of the Facebook e body groups and asking if someone can send you one off a donor junked car. I saw one the other day of a e body can't remember exactly what group but it was in a really bad wreck and unsalvagable and the guy was selling parts off it.
@@carthageclassiccars thanks for the info brother! It’s the small tedious stuff like this that eats up all the garage time!
you are 100% right!
I'm curious about the Mustang next to the 'Cuda.
It was finished before the youtube stuff really started working out so its long gone sorry.
You do a fantastic job and are clearly highly skilled. I have a 71 barracuda that’s in about the same shape, are you currently taking on any new projects or is there anyways that I could get in touch with you?
Thank you very much! Send me an email to carthageclassiccars@gmail.com and we can discuss your project.
how could we sponsor ?
sent an email
I saw it will reply back
@@carthageclassiccars hello sir ,we sent a letter to you