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Originally Posted by brickman

Dave I am more impressed with your increasing abilitys every build. You just keep getting better Dave, well done.

Got to make everyone better then the one before, otherwise it's just a job....

Moving along on the Plymouth, doing the final fitting on the hood and front sheetmetal and getting some of the wiring sorted out and connected. The picture is to show that an EFI and computer controlled engine and transmission does add a few wires to the project! Overall, the dude who did the engine harness did a superb job!!! Everything is going together quite nicely, though slowly!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Moving along on the Plymouth, doing the final fitting on the hood and front sheetmetal and getting some of the wiring sorted out and connected. The picture is to show that an EFI and computer controlled engine and transmission does add a few wires to the project! Overall, the dude who did the engine harness did a superb job!!! Everything is going together quite nicely, though slowly!

Man I am not looking forward to that part of it. Did your wire guy start from scratch. That is what it looks like but I thought you said he took the original harness and reworked it. Where are you putting the battery? Did you know that you need a new brake switch ? I guess they are a one time use so one out of a junk yard won't work.

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

Man I am not looking forward to that part of it. Did your wire guy start from scratch. That is what it looks like but I thought you said he took the original harness and reworked it. Where are you putting the battery? Did you know that you need a new brake switch ? I guess they are a one time use so one out of a junk yard won't work.

He reworked the stock computer, used some of the original harness but eliminated a lot of the non essentials then used all new wiring. The battery is in the rear, behind a firewall in back of the rear seat in a sealed and vented battery box. This is the 4th harness for EFI cars I've got from him...well worth the money for the quality!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

He reworked the stock computer, used some of the original harness but eliminated a lot of the non essentials then used all new wiring. The battery is in the rear, behind a firewall in back of the rear seat in a sealed and vented battery box. This is the 4th harness for EFI cars I've got from him...well worth the money for the quality!

Do you mind if I ask what he charged for the harness?

Originally Posted by Mr Smith

Do you mind if I ask what he charged for the harness?

I have no idea... I set the deal up with Russ and the owner, guess I never did bother asking what it cost... The owner of the '36 is a retired guy who was in the car transport and auction business for many years. He really enjoys doing all the running around for parts, etc. I don't get any markup on parts for his car, but I don't have to waste any time doing the running which suits me fine, I can just stay in the garage and work!

Originally Posted by Dave Severson

Moving along on the Plymouth, doing the final fitting on the hood and front sheetmetal and getting some of the wiring sorted out and connected. The picture is to show that an EFI and computer controlled engine and transmission does add a few wires to the project! Overall, the dude who did the engine harness did a superb job!!! Everything is going together quite nicely, though slowly!

HOLY SHIT , I thought this EZ wiring kit was scary.

Neat little Cuda, Brick!! When did you come up with that one? Good to have you back posting on your thread, how's the health situation doing anyway???

If you drag your feet long enough on the Cuda, might have time to work it in this winter!!!!

I was thinking of a road race stance and modifiying it a little. It's a sb with a 4spd and an 8 3/4 rear so it should be a fun car for twisty 2 lane roads I'm thinking. Picture everything black, no chrome w/white stripes.

Going to be a nice little car when you're done. I need to get back down your way sometime.

Good to be back Dave, health is good and we're still kickin so may as well be putting something together. I got this one out of Jackson Miss. and she is solid. Careful I may take you up on that!

U bet, your always welcome.

Well Tony, that little fish looks interesting..................those sb mopars are unappreciated horsepower lumps. Not much tweaking needed to get good, reliable power.

Every once in a while I come across some pieces that beg to be cleaned up and resold to boost the balance in the fun account. Every time I do this I think I've gone over the edge. I just blame it on an old head injury. So here's some stuff I've been disassembling the last day and a half. All that hardware on the floor was needed to break loose some of that old iron.

Brickman,just love those old Cudas,especially since we have very few of them down here..I like that a lot..Will go well with the right treatment to that small block..There was a guy up in South Carolina,cant remember,but I bought my KB hypereutectic slugs from him about 12 years ago,for my 451 inch B/B..I remember him saying how he had some dirty little tricks for S/Bs..I think his name was Gary Howell..yeah,Gary Howell automotive..Is he still in business at all?seemed to be a reasonable guy to deal with..

Great looking Cuda, Brick! I love the roofline on these early ones. Glad to see your feeling well and still wrenching.