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    Offline cudaboyandgirl

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    NEWBIE FROM DOWN UNDER
    « on: October 21, 2006 - 12:09:49 AM »
    Hello fellow Moparians!!!  My name is Con and I am from Australia.   I have just purchased a 1973 Plymouth Barracuda from Conneticut and plan on turning it into a 1970 Cuda Clone.   I will post photos of my car when it docks here in Australia.   I also own an Australian Charger which I have restored - keep a look out for photos of this soon.   Any advice regarding restoring my car would be much appreciated.  As you can imagine trying to source parts and information on how to restore a Barracuda is difficult being so far aware from the USA.  I have always loved the Plymouth Cuda/Barracuda as a child and decided to make my dream come true.  The car I purchased is a diamond in the rough (lol) but hey you have to start somewhere. 

    I look forward to reading about your cars and I'm sure I will find all your advice very valuable.   

    Cheers     Con
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    Offline 422STROKER

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    Re: NEWBIE FROM DOWN UNDER
    « Reply #1 on: October 21, 2006 - 09:30:49 AM »
    Welcome to the site, check the classifieds.

    Tom :2thumbs:
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    Offline Carlwalski

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    Re: NEWBIE FROM DOWN UNDER
    « Reply #2 on: October 21, 2006 - 09:51:55 AM »


    Hello Con, just curious as to why you would want to change it? I started a thread a little while ago on this subject, 90% were against the idea of owners converting, but, hey! It's your car. You'll need to spend a lot of money and you'll need to do it right or not at all.

    This means seats, fenders, rear tailpanel, rear light area and of course the grille etc etc. The money you use to make it into a clone could have almost, if not, purchased you a 70 Cuda to begin with.


    Just some food for thought.  :cheers:
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    Offline SilverChally

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    Re: NEWBIE FROM DOWN UNDER
    « Reply #3 on: October 21, 2006 - 10:30:01 AM »
    Welcome, build it however you want, your paying the bill!  I'm not a big fan of the 72-74 styling, so I say go for it... but it wont be cheap! 
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    Offline Madmax440

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    Re: NEWBIE FROM DOWN UNDER
    « Reply #4 on: October 21, 2006 - 10:37:55 AM »
    MEKRunner posted a great list/links under parts wanted. In reference to changing it - Go for it. It is your car and should reflect your tastes. Welcome to the board - You will find a neverending amount of knowledge here. These people know things that I never even thought of knowing. If you have a question - The answer is definately here.
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    Offline 71340RT

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    Re: NEWBIE FROM DOWN UNDER
    « Reply #5 on: October 21, 2006 - 06:09:56 PM »
    Welcome to the site. I would check on what it will cost you to convert your 73 to a 73 before I would go this route as it will cost you lots of $$$ to convert it and do it right.
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    Offline Total BS

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    Re: NEWBIE FROM DOWN UNDER
    « Reply #6 on: October 21, 2006 - 07:23:02 PM »
    Con,

    Welcome to the site.  Your can get a lot of repro body parts from many sources.  I personally have used Auto Body Specialties in Conneticut. They usually have most of what I need in stock.  I also have used Shermans.

    Good Luck with your project.!! It looks like fun.
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    Offline Rev-It-Up

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    Re: NEWBIE FROM DOWN UNDER
    « Reply #7 on: October 21, 2006 - 08:32:46 PM »
    Welcome to the forum!  The car looks like an excellent project!  Glad to have you on board.  :grinyes:
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    Re: NEWBIE FROM DOWN UNDER
    « Reply #8 on: October 21, 2006 - 09:38:10 PM »
    Welcome to the site :2thumbs:
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    Offline cudaboyandgirl

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    Re: NEWBIE FROM DOWN UNDER
    « Reply #9 on: October 21, 2006 - 11:36:28 PM »
    Thanks for your welcome guys/girls. 

    In response to NZ440R/T's question re why do I want to convert a 73 Barracuda to a 70 Cuda.  The reason is I prefer the 70/71 Cuda but I have been unable to find one in my price range so I found a standard 73 model instead.  All the panels need changing anyway.  However if it was a 73 Cuda I would have restored it as is.  Hope this answers your question.
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    Offline Carlwalski

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    Re: NEWBIE FROM DOWN UNDER
    « Reply #10 on: October 22, 2006 - 12:02:48 AM »
     

    I see, sounds like you're a man with a plan, good to hear and all the best.
    Keep us posted with plenty of  photos!!  :bananasmi



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    Offline cudabuyer

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    Re: NEWBIE FROM DOWN UNDER
    « Reply #11 on: October 22, 2006 - 04:27:12 AM »
    Welcome, my wife & I went down under on our honeymoon, 14 wonderful years ago :clapping:
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    Offline cudaboyandgirl

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    Re: NEWBIE FROM DOWN UNDER
    « Reply #12 on: October 22, 2006 - 05:34:12 AM »
    Thanks for the welcome, that's freaky because 14 years ago my wife and I were in the US.  We toured all of the west and east coast and have relatives in Conneticut. 
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    Offline oldkimmer

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    Re: NEWBIE FROM DOWN UNDER
    « Reply #13 on: October 22, 2006 - 11:34:05 AM »
    Welcome again    con
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    Offline AprilsPink72Cuda

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    Re: NEWBIE FROM DOWN UNDER
    « Reply #14 on: October 22, 2006 - 12:05:10 PM »
    Welcome to the forum Con.  Great to have you hear.  When are you expecting the Barreacuda to arrive?
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