Barrett-Jackson Hemi Cuda

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Offline RB2929

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Barrett-Jackson Hemi Cuda
« on: October 18, 2011 - 10:37:00 AM »
Looking at the Hemmings classifieds online came across this 1971 Cuda Custom. 

Description: HEMI "Barrett-Cuda", 1 of 1 model built by Pure Power Motorsports for the Darrell Gwynn Foundation to commemorate Barrett-Jackson's 40th Anniversary. All proceeds to benefit the Darrell Gwynn Foundation. (That's a good cause).

The car will be up for auction at the Barrett-Jackson auction, Scottsdale AZ, this January.  I don’t have the exact auction date, firewall at work denying access to site.  >:(

Here’s the link to Hemmings, there’s a few more pictures:
http://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/carsforsale/plymouth/cuda/1313338.html

My Boss is trying to setup an work related visit to Luke AFB, Phoenix, so we attend the auction.
Ron




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Re: Barrett-Jackson Hemi Cuda
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2011 - 11:27:24 AM »
Pretty cool looking.  I would rather see Torque Thrust Ds on it, a Tuff steering wheel and (if you're gonna do modern seats) a classic-looking stitch pattern.
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Re: Barrett-Jackson Hemi Cuda
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2011 - 01:54:45 PM »
Anybody know what kind of wheels he has on there?


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Re: Barrett-Jackson Hemi Cuda
« Reply #3 on: October 19, 2011 - 10:32:13 AM »
Anybody know what kind of wheels he has on there?
BJ site says they're custom Foose wheels. Likely one of a kind.

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Re: Barrett-Jackson Hemi Cuda
« Reply #4 on: October 19, 2011 - 10:37:05 AM »
He moved the “Gills” from the front fenders to front/lower qtr panels.  I think they look better on the fenders.

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Re: Barrett-Jackson Hemi Cuda
« Reply #5 on: October 19, 2011 - 12:35:01 PM »
Absolutely they look better on the fenders. I'm not one against modifications either.

Regardless, it doesn't look bad IMO.

One thing I haven't yet seen is someone taking the gills and integrating some LED turn signals on the top inside of the gills so they're effectively hidden but reflect orange light when you're turning.


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Re: Barrett-Jackson Hemi Cuda
« Reply #7 on: October 19, 2011 - 12:42:25 PM »
I think these guys should stick to doing 69 camaros   :2cents:
WANTED 71 cuda / barracuda project. Prefer Black but open.

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Re: Barrett-Jackson Hemi Cuda
« Reply #8 on: October 19, 2011 - 03:07:28 PM »
Looks kind of like they tried to incorporate some Yenko Craparo (oops) into it with the stripe.  I personally don't like it, but I guess these guys all feel like they need to try and one-up each other with the custom builds.  To each his own, but I'd pay more for a properly restored original than I would for any of the customs I've seen, except for maybe SilverFish.

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Re: Barrett-Jackson Hemi Cuda
« Reply #9 on: October 19, 2011 - 05:23:47 PM »
someone should tell them the fender gills are on the wrong spot..... :icon16:
I agree not my cup of tea either, looks MUCH better stock!
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Re: Barrett-Jackson Hemi Cuda
« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2011 - 02:12:45 AM »
Looks kind of like they tried to incorporate some Yenko Craparo (oops) into it with the stripe.  I personally don't like it, but I guess these guys all feel like they need to try and one-up each other with the custom builds.  To each his own, but I'd pay more for a properly restored original than I would for any of the customs I've seen, except for maybe SilverFish.

Yenko stripes?  Like these?
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Re: Barrett-Jackson Hemi Cuda
« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2011 - 01:40:18 AM »
Anybody know what kind of wheels he has on there?



I almost bought the gray centered ones.  They look like Foose Nitrous wheels.

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Re: Barrett-Jackson Hemi Cuda
« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2011 - 01:43:23 AM »
Yep, they're Nitrous'.


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