Project Orange Crate Cuda - 65 Barracuda

[Tincup]

I didn't look through 52 pages of his build, but a mod pointed me to page 38 - that's a stock tank. Is there something more recent than that?

24Gal, 14ga SS, internal pump, stock sending unit.

[wellis77]

Sure is something more recent, and in a couple weeks they'll have my tank knocked out...

[ProTouringCuda]

Sure is something more recent, and in a couple weeks they'll have my tank knocked out...

Did you go with a vaporworx setup? Love to see more pics of your tank.

[wellis77]

I did use vaporworx. Carl was awesome to work with, answered all my crazy questions, shipped everything right to Mike so he can get everything squared away with the tank design. I haven't gotten any additional pics yet but Eric mentioned yesterday that it should be done by Friday so I'm sure I'll have more pics then. Mike was awesome to work with on the design (they both were actually). I knew exactly what and how I wanted, they gave me their feedback, tweaked my design to improve it and set it up for the Vaporworx module. All is good. I'm sending it down to Leanna at Phoenix Specialty Coatings for powder coating once it's finished. I want it more-or-less hidden under the car.

[wellis77]

Hey John, here is another pic of the tank. Still needs brackets, but other than that it is finished.

[ProTouringCuda]

Was able to spend a few hours out in the garage this past weekend and finished up the DS exhaust.

[Ratwagon64]

John, car looks good. I see your welding has gotten better over the years. Remember using my mig to weld up the 240Z frame rails? Nice job tiging the exhaust. Pat

[ProTouringCuda]

John, car looks good. I see your welding has gotten better over the years. Remember using my mig to weld up the 240Z frame rails? Nice job tiging the exhaust. Pat

Yes of course I remember trying to repair the frame on the Z - wish I would have bough a TIG machine back then. So much easier, cleaners, and faster!

Pat - great to hear from you. Make sure you "subscribe" to my thread so that you automatically get e-mails whenever I update!

[Wesley J]

Can I go under the axle rather than over? Not much room between the axle and coilover mount/crossmember. What are the pro's and con's of either?

I went under, mostly so I could pass inspection.

Pro: exhaust exits at the rear. Most say it helps with keeping interior noise to a minimum. Made no difference with my car.
Cons: Ugly. Can drag if you have large exhaust and plush travel.

[nlancaster]

Glad you found "me" time in your garage. One of the worst things that can happen to any couple after getting kids is the loss of "me" time for both partners. I hope your wife gets some for herself as well.

I love seeing the less well know cuda getting some attention. And I hope you get enough time to finish the car!!

[ProTouringCuda]

Here's my design for the stainless tank. Looking for a quote from Ricks and a few other places, including vaporworx.

No filler yet, because I'm not exactly sure where I'm going to fill from yet. Center feature is for vaprworx, with exits out the front of the tank.

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Cool project, I like the frame. and you have samson to keep you company on those late nights. lmao.

[Crestronwizard]

Any new updates???

[ramlinman]

Any new updates???

just wondering!

[stappy]

Has this thread been picked up someplace else? What is going on???

[ProTouringCuda]

Has this thread been picked up someplace else? What is going on???

Well, when kids come into the picture, the cars take a back seat for awhile. Was able to get some work done on the car last month - removed the DS Quarter and Rocker. New Rocker tacked in, new quarter fits like a glove. Also have the stainless bent for the fuel tank - just need to set priorities on one thing at a time!

[xcrunner2616]

protouriung cuda can you pm me please

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Maybe you need some motivation!!! Get back to this thing!! lol.

[ProTouringCuda]

Alright - this is what I was working on last time I was out there. I hope to have this finished in the spring (i.e. before May 1st).

[Auto Rod Technologies]

Well that's better.. lol...

Looks good.