New wheels and tires on the 72 cuda

[hsb shadow]

I decided not to use the Magnum 500 rims as I have on the 73 cuda and put the original date coded steel wheels back on. They were sandblasted and painted and I think they have a very nice look. I need to get some new dog dish caps

 

[hsb shadow]

It's going to be slow progress on the cougar for the next few months. I just finished my excursion rocker panels and cab corners and I've got major body work to do on the old Blazer. Lol

 

[hsb shadow]

Typo. Cuda not cougar

 

[1972 AAR Cuda]

I decided not to use the Magnum 500 rims as I have on the 73 cuda and put the original date coded steel wheels back on. They were sandblasted and painted and I think they have a very nice look. I need to get some new dog dish caps

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I kinda like the steelies and dog dish hubcap look.
My person preference was a cop car wheel with the dog dish hubcaps, but I wanted a little more width and a 15in wheel (with the slots...)

 

[larry4406]

Nice car!

Do you have a build thread somewhere?

 

[hsb shadow]

No sorry I got a couple three threads that I started over the last 12 months and used them as updates the car is now nearing completion. It was a total basket case when it was started a little over 3 years ago

 

[Juan Veldez]

Black vinyl top, stripes, and wheels. Ties it all in, I think it looks great.

 

[hsb shadow]

Thanks for the positive comments and support. Now I've got to go on to the dreaded door and quarter glass installation

 

[Xcudame]

It's not too bad if you have the shop manual! Having sausage fingers and big forearms, I make sure everything is new/great shape in the doors! Don't like going into doors more than I have to. I look like I came out on the losing end of a wild cat fight!

BTW, you have a nice Cuda!

 

[hsb shadow]

Thanks I do have a 1973 shop manual. I just had bad memories for my last car which is a 67 RS SS Camaro with electric windows and I had 26 hours in getting quarter vent glass and door windows to line up. Absolute nightmare

 

[fasjac]

I like that!

 

[hsb shadow]

I know it's a little off topic but I'm splitting my time between the cuda and I'm building a 78 Blazer to run my grandkids around in the summer and we're doing major surgery this weekend. Lol

 

[fasjac]

I like those too. The Mopar version is really cool. Got several friends that have em. One buddy even uses the Chevy seats with the plaid upholstery. Looks good.

 

[hsb shadow]

You don't know how hard I looked for a good trail duster or ram charger but living in Ohio they were rusted far worse than the comparable Chevy's or Fords. The Plymouth trail duster was my first choice

 

[fasjac]

You don't know how hard I looked for a good trail duster or ram charger but living in Ohio they were rusted far worse than the comparable Chevy's or Fords. The Plymouth trail duster was my first choice

I sure get it. They seem to plentiful for both around Arkansas. And, on the cheap !

 

[hdwrench]

I kinda like the steelies and dog dish hubcap look.
My person preference was a cop car wheel with the dog dish hubcaps, but I wanted a little more width and a 15in wheel (with the slots...)

thinking the same , i have a set too . i’m thinking of getting them powder coated . there’s a color called “ almost chrome “ that looks like a polished alum when done …..now i have to decide with or without the dog dish …..

 

[hsb shadow]

For me and the color I've got on my car The dog dish really makes it