Workdays

Took the Cuda to work yesterday, all systems work like they should. Commuting takes on a whole different flavor with a ride like this :-)

Footrest

I asked Marcus to build me this footrest for the left foot, as I experienced it quite uncomfortable driving spiritedly without it, especially in right-handers at speed!

Rear brakes

The Cuda spent some more time at Prototech to finish the the brake system. Marcus' trick Alfa Romeo GTV Group 4 Racecar  sits in the foreground.

 The rear brakes come as a complete kit from Wilwood, retainig the emergency brake in a small drum inside the hub in addition to the disc brake. Unfortunately the system is far from plug and play, some modifications and fabricating was necessary in order to make everything fit. A new master brake cylinder was also in order, as the one installed was too large for the new barke setup.

 Rear brakes installed in the rear!

Moparty 1

Riding along with Jacky in his yellow Jensen Interceptor to the big Moparty in the south of the country. Jacky just finished installing a fresh 440 engine in his car so it was an enjoyable cruise of  two hours from the outskirts of Vienna down to Voitsberg to meet other Mopars.

Moparty 2

Some of the best Mopars in the country gathered to follow Doc Stingers invitation to Styria. Star of the show was the Docs new Challenger Funny Car Drag Racer "The Stinger II".

 

The Challenger is loud and fast, and was presented among a variety of sweet cars, most of which doc Stinger has layed hand upon in the last couple of years.  The meeting was also a chance to meet some great people that share enthusiasm for old detroit iron.

 

 

 An immaculate '62 Sport Fury presenting its crossram intake and dual fourbarrel carb setup. Big money definitely went into this restoration!

 

The Cuda among some other Mopars...

 

 

Old brakes

Since I am definately not going back to the old brakes, I will be selling the parts off. The kit from MP brakes served me well - until I went racing that is - but for street use, I could not recommend a better set up. The parts come complete with rotors, calipers, brackets and dustshields. I can also throw in the old pads but would recommend renewing those.

Stop and look

Pic of the finished brake setup with the wheel mounted

 

The view from behind exposes the trick custom made bracket that the calipers are mounted to.