Author Topic: BARRACUDA CUDA' Question about fenders (Read 7688 times)

o1mrquick · « **on:** September 12, 2002 - 10:08:57 PM »

Hey all, been gone for awhile but i'm back cause I finally found fenders for my 71' Barracuda, it's got a 340 right now and the fenders I have are non gilled.
I recently went to a car show a saw an original 340 Cuda(according to the ouner) and the fenders did not have the gilles. My question is did all 71"Cuda's" come with gilles or was that a special option thing?I plan on getting gille inserts cause I like the look.Don't worry im not trying to pass it off as a real car and its a keeper.After all the s@#t ive gone through with this car!
Heres my plans.I work for Dodge as a tech. and I planon a 2003 5.7L, t-56 trans,Viper rear and wheels...I bet you ask why???Well I picked up a Viper t-56 trans and planned on using it with a Crate Hemi...boring though I would try somthing different,thats what I get for thinking right

I understand that Mopar muscle is doing a similar built up thats great,wish I had their budget! Anyone know if they have gilles reproduction??? Thanks in advance C-yaaaaa O1

Grrreen · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2002 - 09:58:44 PM »

I figured that someone else would probably answer this thread, since I am a Chally guy...

Here's what I found:

"Just as in 1970, those 1971 Barracudas with the F60x15-inch tires used special front fenders. This year the 'Cuda models used different fenders than those of a base Barracuda or Gran Coupe model. 'Cudas with F60x15-inch tires also required special fenders different from those 'Cudas with smaller tires. The difference is that the 'Cuda models have provisions for four simulated air vents; these vents were listed as part number 3505460 and were held in place with two nuts apiece."

From what I have found out, every *'Cuda* in 1971 had the fender gills. Only the base Barracuda and Gran Coupe didn't.

o1mrquick · « **Reply #2 on:** September 29, 2002 - 06:23:32 PM »

thanks for the info GRRREEN Im looking into finding a set of gills.A guy in Los angeles has a set of 8 for $900 bucks,thats the cheapest i've seen in years any one repop em? C-yaaaa O1

mustardketchup · « **Reply #3 on:** November 20, 2002 - 01:15:07 AM »

Try "Tony's Parts". He makes reproduction gills and the section of the fender that has the four openings for the gills. Reach him at: tonymopar@aol.com or write him at: Tony D'Agostino, 96 Red Bird Lane, Harrington, Deleware, 19952 (phone 302-398-0821). If you need to get your fenders "punched out" for the gills (no welding involved), contact: "J & J Reproductions" at PO Box 964, Monroe, CT 06468 (phone 203-261-5604) or e-mail at: jsaranich@netmeg.net.

Kilrcuda · « **Reply #4 on:** November 20, 2002 - 08:20:47 AM »

I was going to mention the same places as mustardketchup, both great for parts. Also keep your eyes open at the swap meets, I found my gilled fenders at Carlisle about 9 years ago I paid $400 for the pair. I have seen the work from the guy in monroe and it is really good.

o1mrquick · « **Reply #5 on:** November 24, 2002 - 09:41:18 PM »

Thanks for the info guys,i'll be giving tony an e-mail. Vince

gizzard-1 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 02, 2003 - 01:42:22 AM »

If the vin is bs, not bh or bp then it should have gilled fenders.

o1mrquick · « **Reply #7 on:** January 10, 2003 - 10:06:18 PM »

thanks Gizz' Mine is not original.I thought all 71 'Cudas had gilles. Vince

hemi-5.7-cuda · « **Reply #8 on:** December 06, 2005 - 11:09:09 PM »

I got mine from Tony.

Off the subject just a little.
I'am also putting a 5.7 L HEMI� in my cuda. My motor and tranning are from a 2005 300c.
I was wanting to replace the intake and go with the fuel injected intake and throtle body that is used on the crate motors.
I have not be able to find any one who can give me a part number for these items. Do you have any conections that can find these part numbers?

Thanks� � � �

Chryco Psycho · « **Reply #9 on:** December 06, 2005 - 11:42:15 PM »

let me see what I can find out

o1mrquick · « **Reply #10 on:** December 07, 2005 - 11:42:39 PM »

No luck here either. My friend does alot of aluminum fabrication and is working an an adapter plate to mount a 2 bbl 5.9L throttle boby...but im looking into a 6.4L crate engine since my car is now long away from being done. I would like to make a custom FI 6 pack(3- 2bbl TB's) intake for it. vin

Total BS · « **Reply #11 on:** December 10, 2005 - 10:21:41 PM »

Mrquick,

Have you tried PG Classics. They have the repro gill inserts, backing plates, gaskets and fender patches for about $330. I just got a repro luggage rack from them and it is nice quality. I plan on buying their inserts when I get to that point in my restoration. Here is their website http://www.pgclassic.com/E-Bodyparts.html

Just my two cents... Ed

o1mrquick · « **Reply #12 on:** December 12, 2005 - 12:45:41 AM »

Thanks for the link Ed, I did happen to find a used original set in Pomona for $175. I had to but the backing plates but I found those on ebay. Thanks again Vin

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