71 Cuda Pro-Touring Build by johns cuda shop

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Thanks Al.. Here are some battery box mods. I sunk the battery as low as I could in the trunk. I wasnt happy with any battery holdowns that I saw ,so I made my own from some aluminum.

7-14-2012

I proceeded to remove the drip rails on the car. Since the the pinch weld was gonna be cut off too, I cut the drip rail in 2 inch sections putting a tack weld between each. Then I cutoff all the remaining drip rails. This way I have no suprise when the drip rail is cut off.I left it unfinished for now as I want to weld everthing together fully when the car is upside down on the rotiserie, I try to avoid upside down welding whenever possible.

7-20-2012

I modified a 68 Chrysler imperial power trunk latch assembly to fit the cuda.This will be operated from the dash with a hidden switch , I welded up the trunk lock on the tail panel for a cleaner look