The Last-Ditch Efforts to Restore a 1970 340 Cuda

🔥The 1970 340 Cuda is a rare muscle car, with unique features like the hockey stick stripe and window louvers.

⏰The restoration of the 340 Cuda took longer than expected, leading to changes in staff and shop to speed up the process.

📚Reference materials like Dave Weiss' restoration books were crucial in achieving an OEM restoration.

🔧Dave, a new team member, played a significant role in getting the engine running and resolving issues like a vacuum leak.

💣The team faced challenges when the engine failed to start initially, but determined it was due to a missing vacuum plug.

What are some unique features of the 1970 340 Cuda?

—The 1970 340 Cuda is known for features like the hockey stick stripe, rear window louvers, and original Fender tag.

Why did the restoration of the 340 Cuda take longer than expected?

—The restoration took longer due to a misjudgment in the timeline and the need for staff and shop changes to speed up the process.

What reference materials were used in achieving an OEM restoration?

—Dave Weiss' restoration books were used as crucial reference materials for achieving an OEM restoration.

What role did Dave play in getting the engine running?

—Dave, a new team member, played a significant role in getting the engine running and resolving issues like a vacuum leak.

What challenges did the team face during the restoration?

—The team faced initial challenges with the engine not starting, which was later resolved by identifying a missing vacuum plug.

00:01Introduction to the 1970 340 Cuda restoration project.

01:10Overview of the rare features of the 1970 340 Cuda, such as the hockey stick stripe and window louvers.

03:00Explanation of why the restoration took longer than expected and the changes made to speed up the process.

05:02Importance of using reference materials like Dave Weiss' restoration books for achieving an OEM restoration.

06:46Introduction of Dave, a new team member who played a crucial role in getting the engine running.

08:56Explanation of the challenges faced during the engine startup and the discovery of a missing vacuum plug.