1971 Plymouth Cuda Restoration - Episode 17 - 6.4L Hemi & TR6060 6 Speed Install

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

Old school MOPAR V8 An T/Flight less headaches . An more fun . 👍🏻💯🇦🇺⛽️.

[@toddrichardson9256]

Oh man, this baby is going to be Bad Ass ! Oh yeah ! ❤

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Oh yeah!

[@splender88]

You are a very lucky man to have the resources and knowledge to be able to do this level of restoration at your home. Most of us couldn't do that or we would at least have to farm out some of the work which I would think you most likely will have to do also. Keep up the good work learning a lot from these videos!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother! I’m very blessed! 😎🤘

[@malcolmhamilton5200]

That trans mount fabrication was brilliantly innovative. Using modified stock pieces from both cars, getting it so high and tight, for max ground clearance. Really clever, sound and strong engineering and the cost savings warmed my Scottish heart. I'm not ignoring the massive effort you put into all other fitment chores you did, over and over again either. You deserve to make that show. Hope all goes well in the coming days. Work safe and try to get enough rest so you don't hurt yourself. Malcolm Ottawa Valley

[@tylerbarrett6652]

It was really cool to see you work on something other than welding/body work.... and that engine is absolutely PERFECT. Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for watching! 😎🤘

[@johnnybe7445]

Getting that donor car was really smart. I can't wait to see one of these projects back on the streets!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

You & me both! 😎🤘

[@samuelrivera3557]

Your one of the best one-man car restoration project restorer I've been following you since your '68 Dodge Charger build. and I've enjoyed them all. You do great work.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for the kind words! 😎🤘

[@davidb0126a]

You ought put the 392 HEMI badges on your 71 'Cuda. 👍

[@ckane510]

Still lovin it! Nice job fitting in the Cuda!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks 🙏

[@johnholoubek6754]

Hi, my name is John Hollow back I like the work. I like to work you are doing on The seventy one Barracuda I like the welding and the body work you are doing on it, And the new engand and put in the hemmy in it with a 4 speed. A good touch. A fuel injection Good work On the body gaps Like to see it finish Keep up the. Good work😢 3:53

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Stay tuned!! Should be into paint here soon?

[@shadow9961000]

The view outside the garage is beautiful. Congratulations.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Sure is! Never gets old!

[@notenoughmemes1847]

commenting for the algorithm, love seeing the progress on this build with each new video

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother! 😎🤘

[@DScaglione.]

I knew the grinder would make an appearance 😂 Excellent work and use of your ‘noggin’ re: the trans mount. Keep up the great stuff Sir! God Bless & Happy 4th! 😎

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother! You too! 😎🤘

[@davidkimsey9591]

That engine and trans looks awesome in there! One thing, Dave- I think the rubber trans Mount is only designed for compression. You may need to consider modding the brackets to make it compress. And please don’t think I’m criticizing; I’m a hack and you’re the MAN making this awesome car! Looking forward to the next update!

[@jimmyterrell2467]

You are making it look easy Dave! I went the easy route for the 5.7 going in my Charger. The Holley kit for the engine and tranny mounts are beefy products and the mid sump oil pan was a no brainer! You got some old school Mopar muscle with a modern fire breathing Hemi monster inside! Can’t wait to see the finished product!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Sounds like you have a fun build! Thanks for watching! 😎🤘

[@dgadver]

Beautiful work! I always learn so much watching your videos!!!

[@Duanecharron]

Thanks for the mention of the 45 Degree oil filter. I had bout this monster holley oil adpter wich was a nightmare the mopar one iooked much easier. I just ordered one. I am also doing a plumouth barracuda restomod. Mine was actually in worse sape as yours, but I am getting close to getting it into a 'Roller" form Thanks Again. Duane

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@angrymike6759]

You should run black widow exhaust on the cuda, make it sound REALLY mean 👍 👌

[@iadc43]

21:55 that is impressive looking

[@timothyballinger6280]

I wish I lived closer because I'd buy what's left to rebuild it!

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Come get it!

[@timothyballinger6280]

​@@rustbucketrestos6511I wish I could but I live in Ohio. If you hadn't moved I'd be there lol! Definitely my favorite build. Can't wait till the next video 👍

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

Been a nice lap top MOPAR .Beautiful colour .👍🏻🇦🇺⛽️. Shame 🤦🏼🤦🏼🤦🏼🤦🏼🤦🏼

[@deanostevenson9238]

Wow great progress , can’t wait to see this car moving under its own power

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

You & me both! 😎🤘

[@chuckypaonita7974]

That was a great video, you didn't even flinch when you had to cut your floor and tunnel, the real hurt was cutting the torsion mount but you beefed it up solid, nice work, can't wait for the next video, take care bud, enjoy your 4th of July

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother! 😎🤘

[@bradsrestorations1085]

A+ fabrication skills.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother 😎🤘

[@cesarmagdaleno6009]

Be careful driving and good luck.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

😎🤘

[@TheREALJosephTurner]

Amazing work, but I still fought shedding tears when you cut into that pretty floorpan. This is going to be awesome. (PS- I still think the color of the parts Challenger would look awesome on the Charger!)

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

It’s ok.. the new Tunnel looks good too!

[@Luch-m2x]

Doing very good for a Ontario. I love your work.

[@dennisostler9613]

Your definitely progressing quickly! As I’ve said before this is going to be an awesome hot rod. Cheers, stay hydrated with a cold one

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for watching! 😎🤘

[@DaPenceman]

I believe that trans mount is ment to be installed in a compression not tension application

[@scotttracey3748]

Again great video thanks for sharing your good at what you do.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

😎🤘

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

@rustbucketrestos6511 : Since you are no longer using torsion bars, the torsion support crossmember is not as needed. That said, you certainly want a great cross support. Now, since you have welded in sub-frame connectors, you now have something really solid to weld to for a new undercar cross support. I'd build it to bolt in with bolt tubes through the connectors. I'd also tie in the connectors with the rocker panels. I think the hardest part of doing all of that is your timetable and creating enough room for a nice exhaust. But I have seen your fabricating and welding skills, so no real issue with any of this!! Something I'd really dig into is: Would the tunnel from the Chally fit and also, how much room was there from the tunnel to the tranny on the Chally??? I know you will not have much moving around under the hood since Gerst made sure the mounts would NOT allow much torque motion, but you may still want to pull the engine/tranny out through the top someday.

[@chrisduncan1165]

When are you gonna finish the 68 Charger? Not saying I’m not enjoying the cuda but thought you finish the Charger before finishing the cuda. Great work. Can’t wait for the day I buy my 68 Charger.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Probably early next year.

[@bx22able]

It hurts my feelings to see a Challenger torn up like that. ...until I hear it's going to be used for a Cuda.

[@donhanson9012]

Great job 👍

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks brother!

[@chiefwraps7711]

Very nice fit and great video!

[@HalJalikakik]

I pre-liked it!

[@sirdano2642]

Again, awesome job.

[@halldorra]

It is what is is,a salvage title car

[@PhillyRoadtech]

16:35 Shadow duck makes an appearance

[@laurentdudouit2485]

as usual,great work ! for the tunnel,why not taking it out of the donor ?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Car is sold. Making a new tunnel wasn’t too bad either!

[@mightymikethebear]

The new drivetrain looks like a good fit for the old body style. Your car shouldn't be heavier than a new Challenger so it will be a pretty fast.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Oh boy! Should be a ripper!

[@tracycolorado]

Christmas present . Plasma cutter .🎉

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks! I’ll send you my shipping address 🤩

[@opelmonzagse]

Why dont you cut the trans tunnel from the doner vehicle ?

[@joebacarella2829]

Wow the trans mount is genius, looks great, the trans is huge and tall, I don`t see stock carpet fitting over that hump when you fabricate one, do you? That was no easy swap, cutting that floor would have scared me to death, it seemed a piece of cake for you. I am anxious to see where you put the computer and all of the wires to run this beast.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

There is a ton of wiring!

[@tiemishuu]

For your rear end it's fairly easy to adapt a irs from a mustang. I have a 72 coronet and I put a 2015 mustang rear end into with coil overs. Would be cool to see one done with your fab skills. Have been driving car for over a year now with the setup I like it a lot. Need to do subframe connectors myself to stiffen whole chassis. Message me if you would like some pictures for reference

[@kenny3217]

I dont know much about the 6.4 Hemi but guessing you are not anticipating any issues with the oil cooler delete.

[@rogergranville6668]

Just to let you know in that car you have the getrag LSD rear-end that's worth some good money

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Dang, I already sold the car

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

I may be typing this prematurely but I hope you reinforce the area you flap discisced for the alternator. It may not need it but being that is a pinch weld area I think just a small angle iron strip plug welded is also of added strength for that area with all this new horsepower.

[@donsmith6045]

I'm wondering something? Why couldn't cut the tunnel out of the wrecked car?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Car is sold, tunnel wouldn’t fit well & making a new one wasn’t too bad! Looks good too! 🤩

[@rudyhollis6540]

Love the work, just like to see the metal work on the tunnel!!! What color are you thinking?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

It’s a surprise!

[@randomprecisionmotors3130]

Like them Wheels...you gonna put those emblems on the '71?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

That would be cool!

[@tomswindler64]

👍👍👍😎😎😎kool .kudos

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

😎🤘

[@jimmythecricket25]

Honestly thought it would be much louder with exaust off but damn it's mean.😅

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

It was a bad angle with the camera! It sounded good from the drivers seat!

[@daxxr2532]

Why don't you cut the trans tunnel out of the donor car and modify that to fit

[@chrisminchopoulos2811]

Did you add the oil pan gasket, I may have missed that?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

😳😳😳

[@Luch-m2x]

😮

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

😎🤘

[@scottysgarage4393]

What's the strap you're using for everything? I've got a couple for yanking trucks but I can't see using those for lifting engines...

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

It’s from harbor freight. It’s meant for pulling trees while cutting them down. 30,000 lb break strength! Plenty for pulling out a little ol hemi!

[@wernerkeggenhoff2065]

Hey David when you set the drive line angle does the car have to be level (front to back) before you set the 2 deg down eng. and 2 deg up Diff ?

[@robertbisson964]

What is your day job? You should work in the çustom car building business. You are the ɓest on my KZbin list.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Thanks for the kind words! Maybe one day!

[@joevergnetti767]

Is there any benefit in trying to use the IRS from the donor as well? I’d think that’s more agreeable to the modern power than the solid-axle setup? It’s geared for that motor/trans…

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

I thought about it, but with already having the Dana I went that route. I’m sure it could be done though!

[@joevergnetti767]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 if there’s anyone who can tackle it, it’s you and T-Bone!!!

[@anthonywright774]

Why not use the dash and interior from the SRT ?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Because the 2011 dash is butt ugly…

[@truegrits257]

You going to use the ecm and stock wiring harness?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

No. I’ll be running a Holley terminator X

[@truegrits257]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 have they been parted out? Cause I am trying to swap a 6.4 into a 68 barracuda notch back. And could use the ecm and engine harness.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Shoot me a message on Instagram

[@rogergranville6668]

I really want the front Knuckles rotors and calipers what would you sell that set up for

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Sorry, car is already sold! I just have interior bits left over

[@rogergranville6668]

Do you have the gauge cluster

[@rogergranville6668]

@@rustbucketrestos6511 do you have the gauge cluster left

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Sure do! The entire dash actually

[@urbanmechanic9254]

What is an IAI auction?

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

IAAI. It’s like Copart

[@garryhatchett775]

It’s a shame you had to cut that new AMD floor.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Oh well. The new tunnel looks nice too!

[@dougblair81]

i could use the trunk cover over the spare tire area. get ahold of me please.

[@rustbucketrestos6511]

Send me a message on Instagram