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    Offline nicka

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    71 Barracuda East Coast
    « on: December 13, 2015 - 09:59:21 AM »
    Welcome all.  I  picked up a 71 Barracuda 318/A904 project car.  It's going to need some work.  Not new to the Mopar world.  My first car, which I still have, is an original 69 Charger RT that I bought at Carlisle '84.

    Here's some info on the Barracuda.

    F3 -  Sherwood Green
    V1 - Vinyl Top
    C16 - Console
    C55 - Bucket Seats
    B41 - Disk Brakes
    G37 - Dual Racing Mirrors
    L34 - Road Lights
    R35 - AM/FM Radio
    S13 - H.D. Suspension with Sway Bar
    Air Conditioning


    This will end up being a long term project due to other projects currently in the works.  I'm currently in the tear down process.
    I've purchased most the of sheet metal.  The direction would be to keep the body and interior looking mostly original. Not sure on color choice?  I've got three colors in mind.  As for power train, looking for more ponies than original.   I like the 'Cuda options.

    If this was 1971 and I was sitting at a Plymouth dealership and was ordering a Barracuda, what features would I check off?  This could get interesting.

     
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    Offline Edison1970

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    Re: 71 Barracuda East Coast
    « Reply #1 on: December 13, 2015 - 02:06:46 PM »
    Get a picture up.  Let's see what you got!
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    Offline nicka

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    Re: 71 Barracuda East Coast
    « Reply #2 on: December 13, 2015 - 03:15:46 PM »
    Attaching a few pics of the teardown process.


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    Offline RDF

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    Re: 71 Barracuda East Coast
    « Reply #3 on: December 14, 2015 - 10:24:35 AM »
     :ylsuper:

    Looking good so far....long-term projects are nice because you can really concentrate on how you want the car to be and save money to do all of it in the process.

    Best of luck, I'll be checking out your progress  :cheers:
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    Bob

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    If we never drown we'll never know how well it tastes....So tell me how it tastes and I'll know just how well you drowned.

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    Offline anlauto

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    Re: 71 Barracuda East Coast
    « Reply #4 on: December 14, 2015 - 10:28:57 AM »
    Well your AMD sheet metal supplier is going to love ya...that's for sure :2thumbs:
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    Offline nicka

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    Re: 71 Barracuda East Coast
    « Reply #5 on: December 14, 2015 - 12:55:17 PM »
    Doing my part to help out the restoration industry. 
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    Offline anlauto

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    Re: 71 Barracuda East Coast
    « Reply #6 on: December 14, 2015 - 01:17:01 PM »
     :roflsmiley: :2thumbs: I do it everyday :drunk:
    Quote from: nicka on December 14, 2015 - 12:55:17 PM
    Doing my part to help out the restoration industry.
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    Offline HP_Cuda

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    Re: 71 Barracuda East Coast
    « Reply #7 on: December 14, 2015 - 02:05:54 PM »

    Just slightly better than I started with....

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    Offline TelisSE440

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    Re: 71 Barracuda East Coast
    « Reply #8 on: December 14, 2015 - 06:46:53 PM »
    Have a nice start when you begin to restore it ! '71 'cudas are great looking cars.
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    Offline EB3-GranCoupe

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    Re: 71 Barracuda East Coast
    « Reply #9 on: December 14, 2015 - 07:20:10 PM »
    ...and an H51 A/C car as well!   :clapping:
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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: 71 Barracuda East Coast
    « Reply #10 on: December 14, 2015 - 11:08:15 PM »
    Quote from: nicka on December 14, 2015 - 12:55:17 PM
    Doing my part to help out the restoration industry.

    I agree with Alnauto.  You're a lot bravery man than I am to tackle all that body work. 
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    1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

    Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
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    "usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

    Offline nicka

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    Re: 71 Barracuda East Coast
    « Reply #11 on: January 03, 2016 - 12:47:00 PM »
    Removed the torsion bars, k frame, leaf spings and rear axle.  I decided not to use any air tools on the tear down.  Sore. 
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: 71 Barracuda East Coast
    « Reply #12 on: January 03, 2016 - 01:52:29 PM »
    Are you planning to keep it the original color?
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    Mike, Fremont, CA.

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    Re: 71 Barracuda East Coast
    « Reply #13 on: January 03, 2016 - 03:42:02 PM »
    Quote from: HP_Cuda on December 14, 2015 - 02:05:54 PM
    Just slightly better than I started with....

    My AMD bill came to about 7-8k
    Wow! What didn't you replace?!? The ash tray?
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    Scott
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    Offline Ifixmycarmyself

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    Re: 71 Barracuda East Coast
    « Reply #14 on: January 03, 2016 - 03:54:04 PM »
    Interesting project, I will follow the thread. Good luck!
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