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    Offline 1970cuda383

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    Newbie from Minnesota
    « on: December 10, 2015 - 09:15:03 PM »
    Good evening,

    I am new to this fabulous website, but I am not new to Mopars. Currently I have a 1970 Plum Crazy Barracuda cloned as a Pro Street 'cuda with a 383. Like all E-Bodies, it is a pure joy to drive. Attached is a recent photo.

    Tom
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    Offline 73440

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    Re: Newbie from Minnesota
    « Reply #1 on: December 10, 2015 - 09:21:58 PM »
    Welcome from Texas.
    Great looking ride!
    And you have cheap gas up there, eh?
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: Newbie from Minnesota
    « Reply #2 on: December 10, 2015 - 09:32:31 PM »
    Welcome!, Great looking Cuda!  :2thumbs:
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    Offline 1970cuda383

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    Re: Newbie from Minnesota
    « Reply #3 on: December 10, 2015 - 10:02:44 PM »
    Thank you! A pair of very nice looking cars from you both as well.

    Cheap gas in MN...sure, for my daily driver. The 'cuda has 13.5:1 compression so I have to use high octane leaded gasoline.
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    Offline 73440

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    Re: Newbie from Minnesota
    « Reply #4 on: December 10, 2015 - 10:25:21 PM »
    The gas prices , was referring to the old timey pump sign.
    Was running the VP 110 leaded down here at $8.50 gal, was probably overkill but damn that lead gas smells good!
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    67 440
    72 413 / 727
    73 Barracuda w/ 68 440
    65 Plymouth Fury III , I sold ,was my Nana's car till 92 yo.
    51 Ford F1 239 Flathead, flipped , new cab , stolen
    59 BelAir 283 4 door original patina
    01 Chevy van 420, 520 miles
    06 Crown Vic Police Interceptor
    75 HD Ironhead converted to RH shift
    73 HD Ironhead
    82 HD Ironhead
    74 Norton 850
    80 HD Shovelhead
    80 Husqvarna WR 390

    Offline Cudakiller70

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    Re: Newbie from Minnesota
    « Reply #5 on: December 10, 2015 - 10:30:03 PM »
    Welcome from California  Very nice ride  :thumbsup:
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    Offline 1970cuda383

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    Re: Newbie from Minnesota
    « Reply #6 on: December 10, 2015 - 10:35:49 PM »
    Thank you!

    Ok got it. I missed that! 17 cents per gallon with tax for premium leaded at Sweeter Times (currently a nostalgic candy and toy store in my hometown) and I took the photo!
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    Offline jimynick

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    Re: Newbie from Minnesota
    « Reply #7 on: December 10, 2015 - 10:38:37 PM »
    Welcome from  :canada:  That's a nice car and the cage, hood scoop, Welds and rear tires give it a somewhat Pro Stockish edge. You must cry a wee bit every time you have to fill it, but it's probably worth it!  :wave:
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    Offline 1970cuda383

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    Re: Newbie from Minnesota
    « Reply #8 on: December 10, 2015 - 10:44:54 PM »
    Thank you!

    I use Sunoco Maximal 116. Can only buy race gas at one place within 100 miles of my house. $13 / gallon x 10 gallon fuel cell = lots of fun and great smelling clothes!
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    Offline TelisSE440

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    Re: Newbie from Minnesota
    « Reply #9 on: December 11, 2015 - 09:29:50 AM »
    Welcome aboard!!  :wave: Very mean looking 'cuda you have there!!
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    Offline JoeGrapes

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    Re: Newbie from Minnesota
    « Reply #10 on: December 11, 2015 - 04:53:01 PM »
    Welcome to the site. Great looking car! You'll get a lot of good info from everyone here. Do you live any where near Rochester? My daughter lives there.
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    Offline BFM_Cuda

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    Re: Newbie from Minnesota
    « Reply #11 on: December 11, 2015 - 08:01:41 PM »
    Welcome aboard the forums from North Dakota! Nice looking Cuda!
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    Offline teslasbrain

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    Re: Newbie from Minnesota
    « Reply #12 on: December 11, 2015 - 08:36:58 PM »
    Quote from: 1970cuda383 on December 10, 2015 - 09:15:03 PM
    Good evening,

    I am new to this fabulous website, but I am not new to Mopars. Currently I have a 1970 Plum Crazy Barracuda cloned as a Pro Street 'cuda with a 383. Like all E-Bodies, it is a pure joy to drive. Attached is a recent photo.

    Tom


    Welcome!  Where abouts are you from in MN?  Looks like a spot in  Hastings.
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    Offline dfrazz

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    Re: Newbie from Minnesota
    « Reply #13 on: December 12, 2015 - 08:48:18 AM »
    Welcome from CO!  Sweet Cuda!
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    Offline 1970cuda383

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    Re: Newbie from Minnesota
    « Reply #14 on: December 12, 2015 - 09:49:07 AM »
    @TelisSE440 - Thank you! I am in the process of purchasing a second '70 'cuda that is closer to stock. Could be driven much longer distances!

    @JoeGrapes - Thank you! Everyone has been so welcoming and friendly. I grew up in Red Wing and went to Rochester quite a bit. Now I live in the far southwest metro in Carver.

    @BFM_Cuda - Thank you! I appreciate that! My fifth E-Body and this one I am keeping.

    @teslasbrain - Thank you! I live in Carver. The photo was taken in the historic area of downtown Carver at "Sweeter Times" vintage candy and toy store. I grew up in Red Wing and have been to Hastings numerous times. Hastings has a great cruise-in car show in the historic district on alternating Saturdays in the summer months.

    @dfrazz - Thank you! I was looking at a '70 hemicuda clone in Denver but have decided to buy another 'cuda locally.
    « Last Edit: December 12, 2015 - 09:55:09 AM by 1970cuda383 »
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