Here is an example of a Full, Driver Level restoration. The car was restored using all factory options (aside from fuel injection) to show the car you could have bought in 1970 through the dealership. The car underwent full disassembly, chemical stripping, extensive metal work, body work, paint work, and assembly, along with upholstery. We brought the car to showcase MCR’s restoration process.
• Engine: Mopar Small Block 340 c.i.
( 350 hp, 350 lb/ft torque )
• Transmission: A833 - 4 Speed Manual
• Rear End: Mopar 8.75” 3.55 Sure Grip
• Brakes: Factory manual drum brakes
• Wheels: 15” Rally Wheels
• Tires: E60-15 Goodyear Polyglas Bias Ply Tires
• Interior: Factory style, black leather and vinyl bucket seats, black vinyl upholstery elsewhere
• Paint/Exterior: FK5 Deep Burnt Orange Metallic
We have an entire series of articles on our site documenting this restoration from start to finish:
Series Page: /category/john-70-cuda/
Introduction: /johns-1970-cuda-project-introduction/
Onboarding: /johns-1970-cuda-customer-onboarding/
Incoming dyno: /johns-1970-cuda-chassis-dyno-test/
Design & Rendering: /johns-1970-cuda-design-and-rendering/
Disassembly & Stripping: /johns-1970-cuda-evaluation-disassembly-and-stripping/
Metal work: /johns-1970-cuda-metal-work/
Body work: /johns-1970-cuda-body-work/
Paint work: /johns-1970-cuda-time-for-paint/
Upholstery work: /johns-1970-cuda-interior-assembly/
Assembly work: /johns-1970-cuda-assembly/
Dyno testing: /johns-1970-cuda-dyno-testing/
Final reveal / feature: /johns-1970-cuda-final-reveal/