Mcleod's 70 cuda project [Archive]

bonesfab

11-21-2013, 10:18 AM

We are proud to be building this 70 Cuda for Paul Lee the owner of Mcleod clutches. Yes the starting car is a little rough but it is a 70 cuda. He has the first Art Morrison chassis for the Mopar E-body. It will be powered by a 500 inch blown Hemi under the stock hood. Shooting for a 1000hp just for good measure. Was going to be backed by one of Mcleods new 5-speed transmissions but they are not quite done yet. So it will start out life with a Tremec tko-600. It has big Wilwoods on all four corners and a Hydratech booster for added stopping power. It will roll on Weld racing wheels and Mickey Thompson tires. It will have a Race-Pak dash and Vintage Air on the interior. We are moving along on the project and it will debut at sema 2014.

72BBSwinger

11-21-2013, 02:40 PM

Awesome! 1000hp is childs play in the world of blown Hemi's though lol!

Chadman27

11-21-2013, 05:58 PM

I like the RTS's!

Kenova

11-21-2013, 06:47 PM

..... Was going to be backed by one of Mcleods new 5-speed transmissions but they are not quite done yet......
Wow, are they still working on that? Would be nice to have another 5 speed to choose from.
Looking at that second photo I would say the ole' 'Cuda has been tweaked a wee bit.

Ken

bonesfab

11-21-2013, 07:44 PM

Wow, are they still working on that? Would be nice to have another 5 speed to choose from.
Looking at that second photo I would say the ole' 'Cuda has been tweaked a wee bit.

Ken
I actually talked to Paul at the sema show about the transmissions. They have the gm version sorted out. I am supposed to get one from the first batch for a 65 el camino I am putting together. The Chrysler version is still a little ways out.

Auto Rod Technologies

11-21-2013, 08:04 PM

Damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nicks67GTO

11-21-2013, 11:15 PM

Sweet project!

So about this McLeod 5 speed....Got any details?

bonesfab

11-22-2013, 08:54 AM

Sweet project!

So about this McLeod 5 speed....Got any details?

I will see what I can find out...

72BBSwinger

11-22-2013, 08:57 AM

If you want a really good 5 spd give Jamie Passon a call.

mmosley

11-22-2013, 09:34 PM

1000hp + TKO 600, then better have a transmission blanket if you ever plan to have traction. That is well beyond the rating of that transmission. "up 600 lb-ft of torque capacity"

Jamie's offering is quite a bit stouter, may still not have enough beans for that engine.

bonesfab

11-23-2013, 08:44 AM

Just like all the twin turbo cars, Burn outs will be king.. Anything over 500-600 hp on the street is useless..

bonesfab

01-16-2014, 11:52 AM

Well finally found time to update this thread. The artist finally gave me a better rendering of it also. Got the car on the ground. making progress on it.. Going to have a good stance. Need to finish up a few things and send it to the body shop while we wait for some more pieces.

bonesfab

01-21-2014, 07:17 AM

Rolling out of the shop on its own wheels. Going over to the body shop while we wait for the engine from Arrington. Going to get all the rough body work done and primed and sealed up.

fez340

01-21-2014, 08:40 AM

awesome work! looking forward to seeing more progress :) we need more mopars on here! :D

72BBSwinger

01-21-2014, 10:38 AM

Is that a repro grille? Looks good, 70 Cuda= sexiest musclecar ever built.

bonesfab

01-21-2014, 03:24 PM

Is that a repro grille? Looks good, 70 Cuda= sexiest musclecar ever built.

yes that is a repro grill.. Thank you for the compliment..

Ron.in.SoCal

01-21-2014, 04:24 PM

You do great work Bones. I remember that 69 Camaro with the side exit exhaust. I'll stop in and say hi one of these days. :cheers:

GRIMMEY71

01-22-2014, 07:15 PM

You got me curious about the gauges

bonesfab

01-24-2014, 11:50 AM

You got me curious about the gauges

Race pak..

bonesfab

02-17-2014, 10:07 AM

Just another update.. It is in first sealer. Getting the body work done while I am waiting for the HEMI to show up..

epeterson

02-17-2014, 10:31 AM

Looks killer.

Protouringstang73

02-17-2014, 11:30 AM

I like that one! :-)

Auto Rod Technologies

02-17-2014, 04:38 PM

I've said it before, but... but...
I love this car!!!!

bonesfab

02-17-2014, 06:43 PM

Thank you for the kind words.. it is coming along nicely.. Hopefully get the engine soon so we can start on the fun stuff..

GRIMMEY71

02-18-2014, 02:12 AM

What size fronts and rear you running? They look real good and nice sized to the car

manOwar

02-18-2014, 04:01 AM

Another one of my dream cars!! Very nice!

bonesfab

02-19-2014, 08:54 AM

Found a pic of what we started with... But it was a real Cuda..

Zoomin

02-19-2014, 10:48 AM

That one had a hard life, but things have definitely taken a turn for the better. Neat project.

bonesfab

03-24-2014, 11:25 AM

Here is a few updated pics of the Cuda. We took it to the Street Machine Nationals show in Pomona over the weekend.. I was amazed how well it went over.. I have been requested to bring it to Mopars at the Strip in 3-weeks just the way it is..

sccacuda

03-24-2014, 12:18 PM

bonesfab

03-24-2014, 02:26 PM

This thing is coming along great. Stance is spot on. And I thought I was over flat black….

The flat black isn't staying. But yes it does look sinister in it.. It is going to end up being red with a black stripe.. Jim

Stovebolter

03-24-2014, 03:09 PM

Oooo. Very cool!

bonesfab

08-20-2014, 07:04 AM

It has been a while, but progress is being made.. Finally got the engine for it.. 8-months later. All aluminum 528 hemi with Holley Efi and a F-2 Pro-charger. It made 1140 hp on the second pull.. The body is in the paint shop getting painted this week.. Under side is done..

Zoomin

08-20-2014, 07:41 AM

Dayummmm! That should take any anxiety out of freeway merging.

bonesfab

08-26-2014, 11:20 AM

We have paint.. Now the fun part of putting it all together..

bonesfab

09-03-2014, 07:06 AM

More progress on it.. 7-weeks to get it done... The Sema thrash is on...

Josh@Ridetech

09-03-2014, 07:38 AM

Oh my... :drool:

Kenova

09-03-2014, 05:07 PM

That is one chunky engine! Will you have room for the headers?:) Too bad they aren't using their own five speed.
I noticed the floor has a textured finish. What did you use on it?

bonesfab

09-04-2014, 07:57 AM

The headers are being made as I post. They will end up putting one of their 5-speeds behind when they are done with them. That is the point of the removable tunnel.. To show it off.. The coating is called "Raptor". It is a bedliner type material that is tintable.. I notice your sig says your other car is a Vega.. We are finishing one of those for sema too..

Peter Mc Mahon

09-04-2014, 09:49 AM

What is the colour, brand and paint code for the Vega interior? Looks like nascar stuff, I like!

bonesfab

09-04-2014, 10:07 AM

I call glossy primer, I would have to get the color from the customer.. He picked it out.. Jim

bonesfab

09-10-2014, 05:04 PM

A little more progress.. Engine and accessories are all mocked up. Cut the hood open to make it clear everything. Made the inner fender wells clear. Headers are done.. A long way to go and a short time to get there..

67goatman455

09-10-2014, 07:20 PM

NOW your messing with the hood? haha back-assward's but it works! lookin good!

bonesfab

09-11-2014, 06:34 AM

When it takes 8 months to get the engine, things get done in a little different order.. I had the paint shop do everything but the hood and engine compartment..

bonesfab

09-20-2014, 07:19 AM

Going together for the final time hopefully.. Painted and powdercoated parts and a whole box of shiny ARP stainless hardware..

bonesfab

10-08-2014, 05:17 PM

More progress.. Getting some of the interior panels back from the upholster. Hope fully have it running over the weekend.. Three weeks to go..

LS7 Z/28

10-09-2014, 05:00 AM

Glad to see it's almost done. This is one of my favorite builds on this site. There aren't enough cool Mopars. Good luck in the next three weeks.

85coupe50

10-10-2014, 07:29 AM

Wow, that is a fantastic build...

driveit

10-10-2014, 03:28 PM

Love it.

Nicks67GTO

10-11-2014, 07:16 AM

bonesfab

10-11-2014, 12:06 PM

This car is awesome. Its one of my favorite builds ever.

So did McLeod scrap their new 5 speed design or are they just taking their sweet time? Iv'e been hearing about it for years and nothing ever seems to come of it.

Mcleod is releasing the gm version of the 5-speed at Sema. According to the owner, they have all the parts for them finally.. so I am told.. Thank you all for the kind words..

Nicks67GTO

10-11-2014, 01:40 PM

Sweet!

So I see a 66' GTO in the background of one of the recent pics....whats going on with that?

bonesfab

10-12-2014, 09:39 AM

Sweet!

So I see a 66' GTO in the background of one of the recent pics....whats going on with that?

It is a tri-power 4-speed car we did a frame off on.. A few upgrades but mainly just a nice driver.. Jim

bonesfab

10-12-2014, 12:22 PM

More progress on the Cuda.. It will hopefully make noise on Monday.. And a few pics of the other sema project we are doing.. A 1972 vega with a Mast Motorsports 440 lsx..

bonesfab

10-14-2014, 06:42 AM

It is alive and pissed off.. Wow.. Might be a little much for a "street" car... Got the windshield in and trim around it. It should move under its own power today.. Won't let me post a video.. pics later

bonesfab

10-14-2014, 05:38 PM

Outside under its own power today.. Oh My... Pics aren't the best.. they are from my phone.. Jim

Cop Magnet

10-14-2014, 05:49 PM

What size fronts and rear you running? They look real good and nice sized to the car

Yeah! What size are the wheels and tires? One of my favorite builds!

Motown 454

10-15-2014, 07:13 AM

Awesome car!

71duster

10-18-2014, 10:49 AM

That is an awesome build! Great job on the hood also. I wish I were going to SELMA again this year to see it!

bonesfab

10-19-2014, 06:59 AM

Yeah! What size are the wheels and tires? One of my favorite builds!

The wheels are 18" front and 20" rear..

Mr.VENGEANCE

10-19-2014, 07:21 AM

man what are those flat long exhaust boxes on the cuda!?

FRENCHBLUE72

10-19-2014, 12:32 PM

That thing is going to be a handful holy crap... Nice blazer in back ground too..

javelin66

10-20-2014, 02:49 PM

The wheels are 18" front and 20" rear..
do you thing you could fit the 20 on the rear under the normal body with the mini tub

bonesfab

10-28-2014, 07:35 AM

Well all it needs now is final polish and the black hockey stripes on the quarter panels.. It has about 18 miles on it now and all I can say is Wow.. This thing is gonna be fun..

Zoomin

10-28-2014, 07:50 AM

Man, that is killer!

go-fish

11-10-2014, 03:35 PM

What's up with the air filter on the Procharger? Is that a custom piece or does it have a part number? I am using a cone filter the Mcleod set up would be much nicer.

bonesfab

11-15-2014, 02:18 PM

What's up with the air filter on the Procharger? Is that a custom piece or does it have a part number? I am using a cone filter the Mcleod set up would be much nicer.

it is something we made here in house.. Jim

Nicks67GTO

11-15-2014, 03:36 PM

This car is so badass

driveit

11-17-2014, 03:22 PM

Beautiful car.

High Plains Mopars

03-03-2015, 04:15 PM

So what transmission finally ended up in the car? I saw a McLeod prototype in some pictures and what looked like a TKO in others?

72BBSwinger

03-03-2015, 06:03 PM

McLeod seems to have some good peeps working for them, I swapped them my RST disc's for RXT disc's and it was a very pleasant transaction.