Hemi Cuda Convertible Sema Project 426 Gen 3

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Here is our latest Sema Project it is a 1971 Hemi Cuda Convertible. Named STR426. it is a fairly stock bodies car with a Alterkation sys. we are doing Wilwoood brakes, and 18" Weld wheels, Mopar Perf. Custom built Gen 3 426 Hemi EFI motor, a Bowler Performance 4L80E (GM) trans with a Paddle shifter, Dana 60 rear with a 4 link set up. TTI headers and a Magnflow stainless exhaust, Custom Leather and suede Blue int. Sony custom audio system, Billet spec steering wheel, Custom door panel with Billet inserts, Halo headlights, I will post more soon.

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Mercedes benz stayfast canvass black power top

[MK69RSSS]

What booth it gonna be in?

[Rantheman]

Interesting background :)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2012/09/chevelle101-1.jpg

[thedodgeboys]

Great car sounds familiar, do you have any pictures of the build?

Whats your plans for the gauges?

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I designed a custom set of gauges and installed them in the stock cluster. We also added a Phantom touch and go start system.
Flaming river column Billet spec steering wheel and a billet paddle shifter. Sony CD layer and full audio system.

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Here is the Blue leather and Blue suede int. we are doing in this cuda. Denos Upholstery in In. stitched these up for us.

[bonecrrusher]

Was that a c6 corvette seat?

[customshop]

no they are Chevy Cobalt ss seats with out the headrest.

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got the front end Painted and the Halo headlights and motor all installed. Sema is getting close but we are moving fast now. Hydratech boost installed with e PSC res.
Alum rad and Spal dual fan setup, March serp system, Panless perf wire harness, Fast EFI system.

[ramlinman]

coming along nicely

[customshop]

Ok here is some pics for you. the First one is the Durango that we built that will be pulling the Cuda around to the shows. just finished it.

The Cuda is close to being finished headed to the Dyno today. hopeing for 500 HP to the wheels.

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Interior is going in.Billet inserts on the door panels Blue leather and blue suede trunk is all finished also with some SONY audio equipment

[LeighP]

Car looks stunning! Credit to the skills of the builders and designers.

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engine panel painted up

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front end is all done and put together. got the under hood panels all installed. almost ready for Sema.

[Bigblue73]

Looks great guys - Where will the car be located at SEMA?

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Thnx it will be in the hall way between the north and central hall as a featured car.

[robbie9999]

got the front end Painted and the Halo headlights and motor all installed. Sema is getting close but we are moving fast now. Hydratech boost installed with e PSC res.
Alum rad and Spal dual fan setup, March serp system, Panless perf wire harness, Fast EFI system.

Where do you get the halo headlights ...looking for some for my 66 gto

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my wife orders the parts but I think they were may by ANZO pm me and I can get you more info.

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Here is a couple pics of the Cuda almost wrapped up a few more minor things to add and it is off to Sema.
Just finished the final polish and wax, installed the new weld Racing wheels a Continental tires.
Undercover Innovations machined the Hemi Cuda panels for us.

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just got new that Popular Hot Rodding is interested in doing a feature on our Cuda.

[DTM Racing]

Awesome! Is that an aluminium block or iron?

[turboclevor]

Saw this in person today, it is really awesome you guys do great work

[GRIMMEY71]

Man I would love to get my hands on that billet trim on your doors as well as get a better look at that gauges. Nice work!

[customshop]

it is an alum block.
I made the billet inserts for the door panels.
we just got home from Sema had a great time. got interviewed 8 times for different shows I have a sore throat from talking so much.

[72BBSwinger]

SO what did the dyno say?

[Chevy Kid]

Saw it at SEMA. That is one nice car.

[customshop]

it did 491 RWHP on the dyno. Thnx Glad you liked it.

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we will have this car at the MCACN Muscle car show in Chicago the weekend of the 17th 18th. really good muscle car show.
http://www.mcacn.com/

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Here is a couple finished pics of he Cuda. We got shot for Mopar Muscle magazine and Popluar Hot Rodding. keep an eye out for them soon.