1970 Plymouth Cuda – Modernized Pro-Touring Build with 6.4L 392 HEMI

This is my 1970 Plymouth Cuda, which I purchased in December 2016 from the previous owner who had completed a restoration in 2010–2011. The car was in excellent condition and came with some solid upgrades, including a crate 440 Six-Pack, TKO 600 transmission, Dana 60 rear, and Magnumforce front suspension.

After enjoying it for six months, I brought the car to a local shop for a mini-tub and 4-link setup—but as projects go, it snowballed into a complete rebuild.

Drivetrain & Mechanical Upgrades:
2016 6.4L 392 SRT HEMI swap (approx. 12k miles at time of install)

TKO 600 5-speed manual transmission (retained from previous build with low miles)

Dana 60 rear end, narrowed with Moser 31-spline axles

McLeod 650hp hydraulic clutch, new bellhousing

Hydroboost brake system with Wilwood master cylinder

Aluminum radiator with electric fans, TTI headers

New EFI fuel system: gas tank, fuel filter, pressure regulator, and lines

2.5” exhaust with Magnaflow mufflers

Magnumforce XRT frame connectors

Yellow top Optima battery relocated to driver-side trunk

Ididit tilt steering column, Momo steering wheel, push-button start

Body & Chassis Work:
Engine bay holes welded and painted Hot Rod black

Lizard Skin sound and heat insulation applied to floors, frame rails, wheel wells, and trunk

US Car Tool mini tub kit installed

Rear frame rails notched for clearance

Complete repaint in single-stage yellow with matte black hood

Retained AAR hood, rear spoiler, and front winglets

Custom AAR-style side stripes with personalized badging

Wheels & Tires:
Rushforth wheels:

Front: 19×9 with 4.5” backspacing

Rear: 20×12 with 5.5” backspacing

Michelin Pilot Sport tires:

275/35 front and 345/30 rear

Approx. 2,200 miles on wheels and tires

Interior:
Corbeau racing seats (front), matching recovered rear seats

Custom fiberglass door inserts, dash wrapped in black leather

Relic power windows and door locks, integrated with alarm remote

New windshield and rear window installed post-paint

Custom gauge cluster with Speedhut gauges

Custom center console and trunk enclosure kit

Electronics & Security:
Pioneer double DIN stereo, amplifier, speakers, and backup camera

Remote perimeter alarm system:

Warns if someone approaches the car

Alerts when alarm is triggered

Controls power door locks