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Offline stevec677

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Re: WIW 1970 barracuda convertible 318 cloned to Hemi Cuda
« Reply #15 on: May 02, 2016 - 01:10:18 PM »
Please educate me.......  What's wrong with the Tough Steering Wheel?  Wrong year? Not available?




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Re: WIW 1970 barracuda convertible 318 cloned to Hemi Cuda
« Reply #16 on: May 02, 2016 - 01:15:13 PM »
Lots of guys put them in E-Bodies, but they were never offered as an option. Don't get me wrong, I like them, but not correct and E Body guys will spot this one right away. :cheers:

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Re: WIW 1970 barracuda convertible 318 cloned to Hemi Cuda
« Reply #17 on: May 02, 2016 - 01:44:36 PM »
Thanks, I didn't know that and was planning on putting one on my 1971 Cuda.  When I got the car it had a 1972 steering wheel on it.  So, the only options are a stock 3 spoke wheel or a rim blow? 

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Re: WIW 1970 barracuda convertible 318 cloned to Hemi Cuda
« Reply #18 on: May 02, 2016 - 01:49:27 PM »
There is a third option, but seldom seen. It has a  partial ring to activate the horn. I will see if i can find a picture.  :picture:

Found this one on :ebay: easier to post the link. It sold for 5 Bills.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-Dodge-Challenger-Partial-Horn-Ring-Steering-Wheel-Mopar-70-SE-R-T-/252258316837?nma=true&si=r%252FQkM2XCPOjEUeW%252F%252F5Gz%252FMiE154%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

After thinking about the third wheel option, I am not sure it was available on a Cuda/Barracuda, as I have yet to see it on one.  :dunno: :clueless:
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Re: WIW 1970 barracuda convertible 318 cloned to Hemi Cuda
« Reply #19 on: May 02, 2016 - 10:00:52 PM »
Some of the early 70 Hemi Cudas were equipped with wheel lip mouldings.

This convertible has 66-69 valve covers.
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Re: WIW 1970 barracuda convertible 318 cloned to Hemi Cuda
« Reply #20 on: May 05, 2016 - 11:17:23 AM »
More pics





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Re: WIW 1970 barracuda convertible 318 cloned to Hemi Cuda
« Reply #21 on: May 05, 2016 - 01:10:16 PM »
Not being a real "Hemi" does not make it critical, but why is there an original dash vin tag and a State issued vin tag?   :dunno:  Other than a few things needing some correction and tlc, it could be a nice ride.  :cheers:

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Re: WIW 1970 barracuda convertible 318 cloned to Hemi Cuda
« Reply #22 on: May 05, 2016 - 05:39:11 PM »
Not being a real "Hemi" does not make it critical, but why is there an original dash vin tag and a State issued vin tag?   :dunno:  Other than a few things needing some correction and tlc, it could be a nice ride.  :cheers:

What I was told is the factory made a error in the dash vin tag with the 7th digit being a "3". It should of been a "B". The factory door sticker shows a B and then California sticker was put there as additional documentation when first registered.  Makes sense to me as a 3 doesn't correspond with anything
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Re: WIW 1970 barracuda convertible 318 cloned to Hemi Cuda
« Reply #23 on: May 05, 2016 - 06:11:50 PM »
no sway bar front or rear.
Sketchy battery cables which leads me to believe no heat wrap on the positive cable.
mentioned prior but 71 pad not 70 dash pad.
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