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Offline 71340RT

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My parts cars I should of restored
« on: April 09, 2007 - 11:07:37 PM »
I have been in the hobby since the early 80's and bought a 70 Cuda which was only missing the original 340 engine for $350.00 in 1982. It came with the 4-speed and pistol grip shifter still in it along with the 8 3/4 3:55 sure grip rear end, Rallye dash, AM radio,  overhead console, roadlamps, rallye hood with hood pins, tinted glass, and was vitinum-c orange with black leather buckets. It also had a complete 440-6 pack set up included with the deal. The bad it had a rusted trunk floor, quarters were rusty, and the back window had leaked and the pan under the back seat was rusted. I used the door panels, rear end, rallye dash, front bumper, grille, 4-speed, rear springs, fenders, doors, and glass on other barracuda cars I owned. I figured it would never be worth anything which is why I parted it out.
   I also picked up a 73 Challenger 318 automatic in 1991 for $275.00 to complete the restoration of my 71 Challenger RT as at the time they never made outer wheel house panels which I needed. I ended up needing a section off the front firewall as mine had rusted from something sitting behind the air duct inlet. It was a complete car but didn't run. It had a 70-71 rallye dash in the car and a 8 3/4 rear end with near perfect black interior panels, perfect console, disc brakes, and rallye wheels. It never had much rust but I needed parts so it got parted out. I have kept both cars for all these years and have used parts off them many times. I can't see me selling them as there are still lots of parts on them I may need and I don't have any real money in either car. Just thought everyone would want to see what is left so I took a few pictures.
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70 Plymouth Cuda 340 4-speed
71 Dodge Challenger RT 340 automatic
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Re: My parts cars I should of restored
« Reply #1 on: April 10, 2007 - 12:04:42 AM »
At least you did not send them to the crusher.   :2thumbs:
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Re: My parts cars I should of restored
« Reply #2 on: April 10, 2007 - 01:38:10 AM »
I can hear the wheels in moparclowns head turning.  :rofl:
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Re: My parts cars I should of restored
« Reply #3 on: April 10, 2007 - 07:15:43 AM »
Shoulda coulda woulda. O well!  :stirpot:

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Re: My parts cars I should of restored
« Reply #4 on: April 10, 2007 - 07:28:43 AM »
I can hear the wheels in moparclowns head turning.  :rofl:
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Re: My parts cars I should of restored
« Reply #5 on: April 10, 2007 - 07:54:38 AM »
I cannot even remember the last time I've seen green grass! Oh, the shells look like they could still be used or restored.
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Re: My parts cars I should of restored
« Reply #6 on: April 10, 2007 - 11:11:08 AM »
As previously mentioned, at least you didn't send them off to the crusher.  There's still many parts others may be able to use in either car or someone with a deep pocket and a lot of ambition can restore them. :2thumbs:  I know my car has used several areas from a '70 Challenger, so it's always good to see them used in another car.
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Re: My parts cars I should of restored
« Reply #7 on: April 10, 2007 - 03:39:24 PM »
You guy's are funny,and I would take something like it and then get out the spot weld cutter and remove any and all sheetmetal.
Is that the same car you had in the back of the box truck(orange cuda)I remember seeing a pic.

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Re: My parts cars I should of restored
« Reply #8 on: April 10, 2007 - 10:53:37 PM »
You guy's are funny,and I would take something like it and then get out the spot weld cutter and remove any and all sheetmetal.
Is that the same car you had in the back of the box truck(orange cuda)I remember seeing a pic.
No this is not the Cuda in the back of the truck. Here is a picture of it and a picture of what it looks like now.
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70 Plymouth Cuda 340 4-speed
71 Dodge Challenger RT 340 automatic
1973 Dodge Challenger 360 automatic EFI
2002 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide
2003 Dodge Stratus RT coupe
2009 Challenger RT Classic B5 Blue
2014 Ram Express 5.7 Hemi 4X4

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Re: My parts cars I should of restored
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2007 - 12:03:10 AM »
Look a heck of alot better than the parts cars we have that rotted into pieces! 
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Re: My parts cars I should of restored
« Reply #10 on: April 11, 2007 - 12:13:07 AM »
Sell them  :dunno: maybe someone can give them some life


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