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Offline tommyg29

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71 Cuda shaker bubble colors- silver or black?
« on: October 08, 2009 - 04:59:07 PM »
I've read that 71 cudas only came with the organisol black, which I assume is the same color on the tail panel and go wing. My bubble is argent silver, and I've been thinking of changing it since I need to touch up the bubble anyway because of scratches from where it rubs against the hood/ring.
Mine is a clone and painted limelight which isnt even a 71 color, so originality isnt an issue, but I wanted to know if anyone can post pictures of green 71s with black bubbles to help me decide.
Thanks.

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Re: 71 Cuda shaker bubble colors- silver or black?
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2009 - 05:03:39 PM »
Also, whichever color I choose, I would order the rattle can paint from Totally auto and do it myself. I've heard good and bad things about their paint. Any suggestions from anyone thats used their paint?
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71 Cuda 440-6 Tribute-Limelight-A833 Close Ratio-4 Sp-Pistol Grip-Dana 3.54 Powr Lok-Rally Dash-Shaker (Sold)
92 Dodge Stealth RT-Twin 15g Turbos-SAFC2 Tuned-Mystic Blue-5 Sp-AWD-Rear Wheel Steering-AutoX'r (Sold)
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Multiple SRT's, Rams, Dakotas, Caravans and Neons

...the lines on the road just look like dots!....

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Re: 71 Cuda shaker bubble colors- silver or black?
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2009 - 05:10:39 PM »
I have used both the argent silver and organisol black paint from Totally Auto with no problems. 

As for your question, I don't have a picture with a black shaker. That is one tough decision.   :pullinghair:  I am an argent silver guy. My 70 Challenger should have a black grill and headlight bezels, but I went silver. I like the look of the silver shaker on your car...But I don't have a black roof or black billboards, so maybe black would be best for you??   :dunno:

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Re: 71 Cuda shaker bubble colors- silver or black?
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2009 - 05:28:14 PM »
here`s one... I think it`s the barrelcuda....

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Re: 71 Cuda shaker bubble colors- silver or black?
« Reply #4 on: October 09, 2009 - 01:43:06 PM »
I probably would do the black.  Not for originality (your paint is not right for '71), but b/c it contrasts better.
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Re: 71 Cuda shaker bubble colors- silver or black?
« Reply #5 on: October 13, 2009 - 12:28:46 PM »
I've read that 71 cudas only came with the organisol black, which I assume is the same color on the tail panel and go wing. My bubble is argent silver, and I've been thinking of changing it since I need to touch up the bubble anyway because of scratches from where it rubs against the hood/ring.
Mine is a clone and painted limelight which isnt even a 71 color, so originality isnt an issue, but I wanted to know if anyone can post pictures of green 71s with black bubbles to help me decide.
Thanks.


Not really sure about the color but you should stop driving on sidewalks, you might hit someone.... :droolingbounce: :roflsmiley:
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Re: 71 Cuda shaker bubble colors- silver or black?
« Reply #6 on: October 13, 2009 - 12:30:51 PM »
Also, whichever color I choose, I would order the rattle can paint from Totally auto and do it myself. I've heard good and bad things about their paint. Any suggestions from anyone thats used their paint?

I ordered a few cans of Limelight for my cuda a while back for touch ups under the hood. It was pretty decent stuff. Still a rattle can so dont expect miracles.
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Re: 71 Cuda shaker bubble colors- silver or black?
« Reply #7 on: October 18, 2009 - 08:14:19 PM »
My vote is definitely for a black shaker bubble, but I may be a bit biased as I have a Sassy Grass Green 71. Green is my favorite of all the Cuda colors and I think the black bubble has much better aesthetic appeal. Here's a couple pictures of my car with the black bubble:



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Re: 71 Cuda shaker bubble colors- silver or black?
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2009 - 02:10:55 PM »
very nice pictures, but no callouts?
Limelight is a shade or two lighter, but in the wrong light its hard to tell them apart, unless you see them side by side.
I agree about the green. I like sassy grass too, and I also think both oranges look good, and the b5 blue. I dont think much of any of the other colors on a cuda, but to each his own.
As for the black bubble, I think it looks better with the body color bumper, so I may keep it silver for now, unless I order the elastomeric bumper that I'm also thinking about. :cooldancing:
72 Roadrunner 400-4 Auto-3.23 Gear-Black Cruiser
71 Cuda 440-6 Tribute-Limelight-A833 Close Ratio-4 Sp-Pistol Grip-Dana 3.54 Powr Lok-Rally Dash-Shaker (Sold)
92 Dodge Stealth RT-Twin 15g Turbos-SAFC2 Tuned-Mystic Blue-5 Sp-AWD-Rear Wheel Steering-AutoX'r (Sold)
12 Dodge Charger SXT Plus Blacktop Package-3.6L-8 Sp-Leather-Nav (the wife's)

Multiple SRT's, Rams, Dakotas, Caravans and Neons

...the lines on the road just look like dots!....