On the road again

Back on the streets after a long winter. The weather has been good to us here lately so I decided to take the 'Cuda out as soon as it got done. Driving the five speed offers a whole new experience, a wonderful upgrade to enhance the sporty character of the car. I'm looking forward to a great season !

Dash

Done with the dash project of changing the speedometer to kilometers per hour. Still have to hook up the oil temp. gauge I installed. 

Metric System

Getting the new speedo ready for the 'Cuda. The old 120 mp/h mark equates to 200 Kilometers which of course sounds much faster :-)

Converting to a metric speedometer

I have the dash pod out to convert the speedometer to a metric face. Luckily there is a fitting decal on the market, but of course you have to take everything apart  to apply it.  

Interior

Got the interior stitched up again after the installation of the five speed manual transmission. The console had to go. I lowered the seats just about an inch, mainly to acquire more headroom when wearing a helmet on the track - seating position is just fine now, I can also see the speedometer better than before. Can't wait for spring to come along so I can get some seat time...

K-member

I'm preparing another K-member for the Cuda. It has been modified to accept a Nascar-style Schroeder swaybar, which are readily available in various sizes. In Addition, all seams have been rewelded for additional strength, the motormounts and the steering-box mount have been strenghtend as well.  

 The part is currently at being sand blasted and will be powder coated when finsihed.

Merry Christmas

Since the best presents are the ones you make yourself, I persuaded Santa to give me a Milodon road race oil pan for the 'Cuda. It has extended side reservoirs for more capacity and little trap doors to keep the oil around the pick-up during hard cornering and braking. It should help keep the oil pressure up even during the most severe driving situations.