Pete's 1970 440 'Cuda

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Pete's 1970 440 'Cuda

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Well, no sooner do I get a car than I pull it apart!

The 'Cuda was built as an Auto from the Factory, but at some point during its life in the 'States, a 4 speed was installed.

Therefore, it seemed to make sense (to me at any rate) to:

a) put it back to its original configuration, and

b) make it a whole lot easier to drive in UK conditions, to get all the 4 speed and its associated paraphernalia out and install a TF8 (A727).

So Blue and I picked the hottest day of the year to rip the car apart and sill EP90 everywhere.

Heavy old stuff but it's out.

Complete 4 speed set up with the bonus of an 18 Spline Hemi A833 Transmission, Centerforce Clutch, Release bearing, Arm, Z bar, Bell housing, Hurst shifter, and a 4 speed pedal box - so that was a bonus....

I hope that we can get the 727 in and working before the Nats - fingers crossed...
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Sounds like a fair amount of heavy work on a hot day!

This is not something I’ve ever seen the process of, so will be good to see the updates. 8-)

Did you take any pics?
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Re: Pete's 1970 440 'Cuda

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You must be getting old Pete. 😂
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Thanks, Dave - responded!
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Derek wrote: Thu Jun 16, 22 7:38 am You must be getting old Pete. 😂
I was already old!
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'Cuda or Barracuda , Pete?
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Genuine 'Cuda, Mike.
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