This cuda project has me amazed how a trashed, wasted, left for junk car is getting a new life. You definitely know what your doing ! Got me watching. Thank you
Just a little advice from someone who has been doing collision repair for 30 years. You should have that car on a frame machine with a set of gauges hung under it to be sure everything is correct. Just because you can get it to fit doesn't mean it's right, the gauges don't lie. You have to square the front and rear sub section to the rails, but the rails have to be right, in order to do that. The only way to check the rails is get it on a machine. If you get the thrust angle off, Which is the imaginary center line of the vehicle , well let's just say , it's not cool. You will end up with what, we used to call a , sidewinder. From behind going down the road it will look as if it's tracking sideways. As you build you will struggle with fitment on about everything too. Just some advice , I have repaired thousands of cars over the last 30 years, picked up a thing or two. , good luck !
Same boat, thinking the same thing. However it's not a route either of us would like, but he could always put it on a frame machine later, pull it into spec and cheat the body panels around it. He's at least in the ballpark or the body panels wouldnt be dropping in so closely.
Im with Larry on this one. I’ve done a few of these. They come out way better on a frame machine. Even used frame jigs but not as good. Every one that wasn’t done on a frame machine (screwed together) had to be put on a frame machine and welded to be right. Amazing how everything fits together like a jigsaw puzzle when the frame rails, door posts and roof supports are aligned.
@@gunners4129 he's struggling a bit , you can force parts in line they look ok, but it will get worse down the line.. the frame specs and measurements are the only way to get it right, and let's also keep in mind that car sustained a hard impact, no way its square withe out proper measuring. A tape measure and levels won't do the job, only a set of suspended guages . I worked on a car once that look perfectly fine upon visual inspection, but once it was suspended on the pinch weld clamps , the passenger side front tire was an inch and a half higher off the frame table than the other side....
Will Pilkington What amazing to me are two things. You work alone lining up these parts and second you have to have amazing energy. Keep it up it is a interesting.
It’s really great to see someone that has such a calm and positive attitude these days! This is why I look forward to everyone of your videos! To take basically a hunk of rusted crumbled metal and transform it into what we see now is phenomenal!! Thank you for your hard work bringing your project to life and sharing with all of us!!
I'm coming to realize that's really what any success comes down to, brother - if your goal is clear to you and that you maintain a positive attitude that you never doubt, failing becomes impossible.
Son. I have no idea why people would break your balls and say that it is not an original car. You saved what you could and kept the legacy of the people who manufactured and assembled the car. That is cool and I admire you for that.
I watched you on tiktok doing this restoration, watching again now, it gets more and more exciting for each panel that goes on. Very cool to get to see a restoration like this. Thank you for all the camera work and capturing it all.
I remember this build! AAR Cuda where the left front lug nut and 1/10 of the floor pan were original. Looking super good! Cant believe you were able to bring it back.
@@gunners4129 Not always guys did at one point find lots of nicer original cars hidden in barns to restore, they weren't all total wrecks from the bush or 5 rust piles with a vin plate. The guy we bought this farm off still had his original/ complete documented, never wrecked 1 owner early 70's Dodge dart swing in the barn here. Before she died he concourse restored it , so he could tour Canada with his wife who he originally dated in the car when it was brand new .
@@super6954 No doubt. I'm by no means saying all of them. But a surprising amount. I'd bet you that a quarter, if not a third of fully restored cars have had their floors and quarters replaced if not more.
I've seen quite a few total loss cars be fixed before. But this'n right here has to be the furthest gone I've ever seen come back to life. I can't believe the progress you've made. Excellent work!
This is so crazy watching a practically brand new 1970 Cuda being built in this time. You have WAY more car there now than you started with and it's so exciting seeing it come together. You have such fantastic patience and skill!
Thanks for the update, you're getting on well for what you started with, I just read your comment about the powertrain. I really hope that trail going cold wasn't when it got scrapped, It would be sad not to have it as part of this cars amazing history and survival battle. Take care.
Your very skilled I put 2 quarter panels on a 65 mustang nothing lined up right and I had to do a lot of twining and cutting,so I have a lot of appreciation for your work it's NOT easy to do ,I'm a Mopar man love those Cudas I had a 71
She sure is looking good I just love the look of a Cuda even the older look was a sharp looking car glad ur bringing her back to life to nice of a car to let it go thanks for the videos
My father in law has a 92 Ranger, base model, that just died in 2003. It has sat ever since, and I've a mind to get it going. Will first have to evict Mr. Possum under the hood. If you can build a 'Cuda from the ground up, I ought to be able to get this thing running. I'm just amazed, man. Keep it up!
Dude! I’ve been waiting for this episode for a looooong time! The cuda is looking sweet with them new parts! Can’t wait to see more updates videos for this beauty!👌🥰👍thanks for sharing brother!
You made me feel good about my 77 Bandit Trans Am project I bought to restore here in Georgia. I thought I had a lot of work to do lol! Awesome videos!
I have to admit when I first saw this car I had zero hope for it. You have way more ambition than I would have had and it looks like it`s going to pay off for you. I`m impressed.
When I did this type of work, I'd use small self tapping screw for the mock up checking for proper fitment prior to welding. Hope this helps. God bless, stay well. Oh yeah, and lots and lots of vice clamps. Tractor supply is a great source for cheap vise clamps.
Cool stuff. just watched part2 and look forward to the rest. I notice you are working alone and struggled a bit with the roof section. My suggestion is glue tabs on four corners and a simple sling system to suspend it over the car. The glue tabs I mean come from dentless auto repair, strong enough to pull on and come off easily.
I find it crazy that i found this channel while going through old engine resto videos and of course you just happen to be doing a full rebuild of my dream car.
Boy, get back on this and finish this car! This is what brought me to your channel, and I love your channel
Cuda’s will always be one of the coolest muscle cars made.
This cuda project has me amazed how a trashed, wasted, left for junk car is getting a new life. You definitely know what your doing ! Got me watching. Thank you
Just a little advice from someone who has been doing collision repair for 30 years. You should have that car on a frame machine with a set of gauges hung under it to be sure everything is correct. Just because you can get it to fit doesn't mean it's right, the gauges don't lie. You have to square the front and rear sub section to the rails, but the rails have to be right, in order to do that. The only way to check the rails is get it on a machine. If you get the thrust angle off, Which is the imaginary center line of the vehicle , well let's just say , it's not cool. You will end up with what, we used to call a , sidewinder. From behind going down the road it will look as if it's tracking sideways. As you build you will struggle with fitment on about everything too. Just some advice , I have repaired thousands of cars over the last 30 years, picked up a thing or two. , good luck !
Same boat, thinking the same thing.
However it's not a route either of us would like, but he could always put it on a frame machine later, pull it into spec and cheat the body panels around it. He's at least in the ballpark or the body panels wouldnt be dropping in so closely.
Also keep in mind as he said in the first video he has the factory frame specs and has been going off them when placing the rails and floors.
Im with Larry on this one. I’ve done a few of these. They come out way better on a frame machine. Even used frame jigs but not as good. Every one that wasn’t done on a frame machine (screwed together) had to be put on a frame machine and welded to be right. Amazing how everything fits together like a jigsaw puzzle when the frame rails, door posts and roof supports are aligned.
@@leonidas953 yes that is correct, you have to have a good foundation to build on. And the best way is to hang some gauges under it.
@@gunners4129 he's struggling a bit , you can force parts in line they look ok, but it will get worse down the line.. the frame specs and measurements are the only way to get it right, and let's also keep in mind that car sustained a hard impact, no way its square withe out proper measuring. A tape measure and levels won't do the job, only a set of suspended guages . I worked on a car once that look perfectly fine upon visual inspection, but once it was suspended on the pinch weld clamps , the passenger side front tire was an inch and a half higher off the frame table than the other side....
Will Pilkington What amazing to me are two things. You work alone lining up these parts and second you have to have amazing energy. Keep it up it is a interesting.
Unreal. I'd love to see more of the process of fitting, welding, etc - if you've got time, film more of it! Great work.
And some of the fitment problems could be due to the car pretty well wadded up to start with. This project is truly a "love of labor".
There are lotsa YT videos on the subject, JP. 👍
It’s really great to see someone that has such a calm and positive attitude these days! This is why I look forward to everyone of your videos! To take basically a hunk of rusted crumbled metal and transform it into what we see now is phenomenal!! Thank you for your hard work bringing your project to life and sharing with all of us!!
I'm coming to realize that's really what any success comes down to, brother - if your goal is clear to you and that you maintain a positive attitude that you never doubt, failing becomes impossible.
Son. I have no idea why people would break your balls and say that it is not an original car. You saved what you could and kept the legacy of the people who manufactured and assembled the car. That is cool and I admire you for that.
I watched you on tiktok doing this restoration, watching again now, it gets more and more exciting for each panel that goes on. Very cool to get to see a restoration like this. Thank you for all the camera work and capturing it all.
Watching you restore this wreck is awsome. This body style has always been my favourite Cuda. Can't wait for the next video!
Fantastic … love seeing you bring back this AAR Cuda
I remember this build! AAR Cuda where the left front lug nut and 1/10 of the floor pan were original. Looking super good! Cant believe you were able to bring it back.
Bringing it back *much* better...
...than your weak trolling attempt... XD
I built up an old tractor once, I started with 3 oil stains on the floor and 2 original wheels L.O.L
Just remember the next time you're walking a car show drooling over the pristine cars, remember they're in the exact same boat.
@@gunners4129 Not always guys did at one point find lots of nicer original cars hidden in barns to restore, they weren't all total wrecks from the bush or 5 rust piles with a vin plate. The guy we bought this farm off still had his original/ complete documented, never wrecked 1 owner early 70's Dodge dart swing in the barn here. Before she died he concourse restored it , so he could tour Canada with his wife who he originally dated in the car when it was brand new .
@@super6954 No doubt. I'm by no means saying all of them. But a surprising amount. I'd bet you that a quarter, if not a third of fully restored cars have had their floors and quarters replaced if not more.
Awesome stuff here. I would be so lost trying to do this but you make it look easy. You have mad skills. Looking forward to the next one.
I have a sneaking suspicion that he’s done this once or twice before…..
Damn, it's looking like a car. I can't believe you took scrap metal and are turning it back into a Cuda. I salute you.
She's looking excellent ! Great job piecing that car back together! Wow!
I enjoy this type of build video more than the 'can it starts'. More info / detail please! Love it.
She’s comin’ right around!
Just a big puzzle!
Nice work & looking forward for More!!!
God Bless
😎
That’s a real resurrection going on here! It’s a blast watching this car re-emerge from scrap to contender. Thanks for the video
I've seen quite a few total loss cars be fixed before. But this'n right here has to be the furthest gone I've ever seen come back to life. I can't believe the progress you've made. Excellent work!
Phenomenal! Another icon being saved from heading to a recycler or a landfill!!!
No no no it's not saved it's 99 percent child labor Taiwan sheet metal
I envy your skill and tenacity, great series and look forward to more.
Man you have did some magic on the old girl! She is really coming around.Keep up the good work!!
I can already tell she's gonna tear up the roads. Damn awesome job.
Watching your videos, I had to go grab one of my hats and put it on so that I could take it off to you. This is outstanding.
So cool.
So happy.
Because I've ben looking forward to seeing more videos on this build. Thanks for sharing brother.
Now that's what you call rebuilding a vehicle from scratch, I new you could do it, Well done so far😎👍
When I saw the first episode where this build started, I said to myself "yeah, sure buddy"......thanks for proving me wrong. You're the man. 👍👍🍺🍺
This is so crazy watching a practically brand new 1970 Cuda being built in this time. You have WAY more car there now than you started with and it's so exciting seeing it come together. You have such fantastic patience and skill!
Looking good. It's like building a giant model car that you can actually play with when you're done. Can't wait until the next video.
Thanks for the update, you're getting on well for what you started with, I just read your comment about the powertrain. I really hope that trail going cold wasn't when it got scrapped, It would be sad not to have it as part of this cars amazing history and survival battle. Take care.
Incredibly ambitious project! Very cool!
Nice work always a challenge because those parts never drop right in place 👍
the transformation so far is great i hate seeing severely neglected cars
I really am enjoying watching you put the car back together you got mad skills
When you first showed us that wreck I never thought it would ever look this good. I'm impressed. Keep it up brother. Thanks for sharing the progress.
I ADMIRE your enthusiasm bud, holy crap!
awesome work something wrecked that bad usually had been scraped and crushed by now luckily is being rebuilt very impressive cant wait to see it done
Outstanding work.. Don't let the haters get to you. You made a Cuda out of little more than a coke can.
dude you are rebuilding the ENTIRE car major respect!!
I wish you were my next door neighbor ha, good job young man.
Wow, I'm impressed 😊
Keep trucking, It’s starting to come back to life
Your very skilled I put 2 quarter panels on a 65 mustang nothing lined up right and I had to do a lot of twining and cutting,so I have a lot of appreciation for your work it's NOT easy to do ,I'm a Mopar man love those Cudas I had a 71
She sure is looking good I just love the look of a Cuda even the older look was a sharp looking car glad ur bringing her back to life to nice of a car to let it go thanks for the videos
AMAZING TO SAY THE LEAST, A REAL LIVE PHOENIX TO RISE FROM THE ASHES!!!!!!!!!!! GREAT SKILLS AND EYE FOR DETAIL!!
My father in law has a 92 Ranger, base model, that just died in 2003. It has sat ever since, and I've a mind to get it going. Will first have to evict Mr. Possum under the hood.
If you can build a 'Cuda from the ground up, I ought to be able to get this thing running.
I'm just amazed, man. Keep it up!
Amazing transformation. Looking forward to more videos from you. All my best.
THAT CAR CAME ALONG WAY FROM THE TIME YOU BROUGHT IT HOME!!!GREAT JOB!!!
Thanks for the latest update you are doing a wonderful job, I can see a car in there now ⭐️
Dang that is so cool that there is so many quality aftermarket parts to bring that car back to life
I saw it when you got it and said NO WAY! Now I think you're a Mopar God.
Glad to see your back the lod Cuda is looking good . Looking forward to seeing the day it does a burn 🔥 out.
Wow it's really looking like a car again absolutely amazing!! Can't wait for next video
I've been checking ur channel this whole time for a cuda update!
Couldn't click this fast enough so excited to see it
This guy is amazing. I'm loving it.
Dude! I’ve been waiting for this episode for a looooong time! The cuda is looking sweet with them new parts! Can’t wait to see more updates videos for this beauty!👌🥰👍thanks for sharing brother!
I've always wanted a 70 Cuda. It was made the same year I was! 😅
Brother, you’re driven. Awesome work not being intimidated by how much work you’ve got to put in
Impressive amount of determination and skill!!!
Use self tapping screws to hold it together. This car is looking like a car again. I cant believe how it looks from the day you first got it.
It’s looking damn good !! Thanks for another , Brother !
In all of automotive history , i think cuda is the best body style !!
Looking pretty slick man. Glad to see it go from basically a ball to almost a full looking Cuda!
Good job. Looking forward to the next video.👍👍
i was randomly thinking about your channel yesterday and that car.
Never listen to anyone who says never..you’re doing great.
Wow this is remarkable. I saw what you started with. Thank goodness for replacement panels.
That's looking like fire brother I appreciate you 🙏
Love this build man. Unbelievable considering what you started with! Can't wait for more will it run videos!
You made me feel good about my 77 Bandit Trans Am project I bought to restore here in Georgia. I thought I had a lot of work to do lol! Awesome videos!
Can't wait to see it finished! - I'm British and would never get to see a machine like this
Thanks for the video, she is slowly coming to life! :-D
The car looks amazing can’t wait for the next part.
Looking awesome can't wait for your next video, Upstate New York
Big respect for the effort 👍
I`m amazed that so much is available for this car, good work.
I have to admit when I first saw this car I had zero hope for it. You have way more ambition than I would have had and it looks like it`s going to pay off for you. I`m impressed.
When I first saw it I felt way better about mine, it doesn't seem bad at all after seeing the Cuda
Master, I learn a lot from you.
Damn it's almost looking like a car! Just goes to show you what a little perseverance does!
I love your will it start videos. I also like your personality and your accent makes me feel like I can trust you, lol. Keep it up man your awesome
Looking good, can't wait to see the finished car.
Great job! Nobody’s ever going to be happy with it being a clone or whatever they wanna call it. At least you’re getting it back on the road.
I had just about given up on seeing this finished!
When I did this type of work, I'd use small self tapping screw for the mock up checking for proper fitment prior to welding. Hope this helps. God bless, stay well. Oh yeah, and lots and lots of vice clamps. Tractor supply is a great source for cheap vise clamps.
Cool stuff. just watched part2 and look forward to the rest. I notice you are working alone and struggled a bit with the roof section. My suggestion is glue tabs on four corners and a simple sling system to suspend it over the car. The glue tabs I mean come from dentless auto repair, strong enough to pull on and come off easily.
Fantastic that you're posting up, have been waiting months for the next installment. Cheers from New Zealand.
Haven't seen your vids, just a big fan of the car. Hope you love it like it's supposed to be. You seem like a good kid, enjoy.
Glad to see your channel blowing up! Been watching for a while now .. can’t wait to see you finish this thing 👌🏼👌🏼
Hey bro, your an absolute genius to fix this wreck. Outstanding my friend , magnificent. Cheers.
I find it crazy that i found this channel while going through old engine resto videos and of course you just happen to be doing a full rebuild of my dream car.
Suggestion: Make a video on fixing that old coach you have!
G'day mate awesome this build is amazing ..man what a challenge your a very talented bloke all the best thanks for sharing buddy 👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺
Been waiting on this third video. I'm looking forward to seeing this car finished.
Hope to see more content of this car!
Wow. It’s coming along great. Gonna be an awesome car when it’s done. 👍
Absolutely amazing!
mad skills brother awesome job
Excellent job ! Yep always more tricky without the factory fitting jigs , some of the panels are pulled and shoved into shape even when built ,
Can't wait to see it all done great job 👍👍👍👍
wow can't believe you got all the way here considering the shape of things when you started