Looking to buy my first cuda help me pic one

[nelson90]

I am looking for a cuda and I like the 72-74 models.  The main reason besides the cheaper price than the earlier hemi models is I ike the single headlights and grille better and the quad round tail lights like a corvette with a flat black rear looks sweet!

[4Cruizn]

So what kind of budget are you working with?  A nice one can be had for $20 to $30k IMO . . . Or cheaper!   

[ragtopdodge]

auto or four-speed?  318 or 340/360 car?  Colors?

Turn key?  One to restore?

[djais1801]

agreed^^^ more info is needed. Budget will dictate. I just picked up a 1973 redone 340 'Cuda (BS23H) 4spd pistol grip #'s matching, only needing minor, and I mean minor finishings- you can message me and will tell you ballpark what it needed and what you can expect to pay.

[dfrazz]

Also, where the heck do you live?   

[anlauto]

"the quad round tail lights like a corvette " 

[djais1801]

"the quad round tail lights like a corvette " 

he's right. IMHO I think this body style was modeled closely after the 69 Camaro and taillights of a Corvette to be competitive in the Pony Car race.

[Chryco Psycho]

My advice is to buy the most solid & complete car you can afford , more $$ spent initially will save you money in the long run with any restoration project 

[drewcrane]

he's right. IMHO I think this body style was modeled closely after the 69 Camaro and taillights of a Corvette to be competitive in the Pony Car race.

Humm I guess if you squint a little from far away

[ragtopdodge]

Chevy period, went with dual rounds:






I actually really like the '72-'74 'Cuda taillights (much better than the '72-'74 Challenger taillights).  Would look better to replace the inboard reverse lights with regular brake lights and put in LEDs.

[ragtopdodge]

looks better w/o quarter/trunk Gran Coupe chrome too:

[djais1801]

looks better w/o quarter/trunk Gran Coupe chrome too:

depends on color I think. but I like the sassy grass