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New 71 Hemi Cuda project *Updated photos*
« on: February 27, 2006 - 09:21:58 PM »
Here is the new project I am working on for my boss. Have been away for a little lately due to after ours work on it.

Will be a 71 Hemi Cuda clone. 528 Mopar Crate engine, Keisler 5spd, Strange Dana 60 , Shaker Hood and am still looking for a supplier for a 4 wheel disc brake set-up as this baby will definitely need some whoa with this much go :D

Here are some pics to showcase.  Stripping it for the rotisserie as we speak.
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Re: New 71 Hemi Cuda project
« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2006 - 11:07:09 PM »
 :bananasmi Looks like fun!

Did you make those wheels in front?  Do they bolt right up to the car?
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Re: New 71 Hemi Cuda project
« Reply #2 on: February 27, 2006 - 11:25:11 PM »
Looks like something I would love to build someday. Keep us informed with pictures of the progress.


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Re: New 71 Hemi Cuda project
« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2006 - 01:09:06 AM »
when your done that one ..... I have another for ya  .  LOL

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Re: New 71 Hemi Cuda project
« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2006 - 01:21:59 AM »
Generally the castors are made to bolt onto the bumper mounts in the front frame rails

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Re: New 71 Hemi Cuda project
« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2006 - 08:06:12 AM »
Lookin' good!   :ylsuper:   Keep us up to date as this moves forward...........    :cooldancing:   ...Oldschool

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Re: New 71 Hemi Cuda project
« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2006 - 08:08:29 AM »
That would be a lot of fun to work on and watch come back to life!  Keep the updates coming!
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Re: New 71 Hemi Cuda project
« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2006 - 08:33:24 AM »
The car's looking great. Can't wait to see it finished. What made you decide not to do the gills in the fenders?
We loved the gilled fenders. I think it was one of the best changes that Plymouth made in 71. That and the 21 piece sharkstooth grille.
My wife made me put gills in her '73 fenders when I built her car so that it would look more like my 71.
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Re: New 71 Hemi Cuda project
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2006 - 09:21:29 AM »
Lookin good JS. I'm doing the same thing with my brothers 71. Try Stainless steel Brake Corporation. They have a web site and everything you'll need for all wheel discs.
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Re: New 71 Hemi Cuda project
« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2006 - 09:21:23 PM »
:bananasmi Looks like fun!

Did you make those wheels in front?  Do they bolt right up to the car?

bolts up where the bumpers brackets bolt to the side of the frame rail, and to where the front spring hanger bolt to the body. 
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Re: New 71 Hemi Cuda project
« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2006 - 09:32:31 PM »
The car's looking great. Can't wait to see it finished. What made you decide not to do the gills in the fenders?
We loved the gilled fenders. I think it was one of the best changes that Plymouth made in 71. That and the 21 piece sharkstooth grille.
My wife made me put gills in her '73 fenders when I built her car so that it would look more like my 71.


As good as the car looks(it is) It is still coming apart, so you will see the gills, lower rockers and tail panel chrome in the finished results. It is a factory GY3 car to boot!! I noticed today that is still has a factory windshield in it!
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Re: New 71 Hemi Cuda project
« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2006 - 09:33:32 PM »
Lookin good JS. I'm doing the same thing with my brothers 71. Try Stainless steel Brake Corporation. They have a web site and everything you'll need for all wheel discs.

thanks for the tip.
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Re: New 71 Hemi Cuda project
« Reply #12 on: March 12, 2006 - 05:00:06 PM »
Update, loaded and went to body shop today!
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Re: New 71 Hemi Cuda project *Updated photos*
« Reply #13 on: March 12, 2006 - 07:13:02 PM »
just curious, but it seems odd that the lights are still in on the way to the body shop.
Is there a reason? :dunno:
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Re: New 71 Hemi Cuda project *Updated photos*
« Reply #14 on: March 12, 2006 - 07:32:48 PM »
I have a Brake Release handle in my 71. I inquired in here about one becuase the cable broke. Many members emphatically told me that the 71's did not come with them. I found this strange, because my car has an original 48,000 miles on it and it's there. I just noticed yours has one too. Can you tell me if this is a base model barracuda or Gran Coupe? What is the build date on it? Anyone else able to set the record straight?