Cuda repo shell

[F N Cuda]

Weren't we just cryin about how the hi rollers were payin big $ for the 'cudas we love and some of us would never be able to buy one cuz they cost 6 figures?
Let's stop whinin and go get what we want now.

[moparclown]

I would love to see them reproduce the E-bodies,especially a vert.Quality control for repop stuff would get much better,and a rust free vert would be just awsome.I know that this can open a giant can of worm's as far as tag's and such,but I would be happy with a new state tag on it.And with the technology today,it could and should be a better built chassis.

[528 Hemi Cuda]

The only problem I have with a new shell is some moron trying to pass it off as an original.  I think if they do build them they should not be allowed to use original fender tags or VIN tags or call them a Cuda.  Cuda, Barracuda, Challenger etc, are registered names and should not be allowed to be called that again except by Chrysler.  That would elminate any confusion and keep people from getting scammed.  I would imagine Chrysler will have something to say about them building a Cuda.  I know when the Company that is building the new Camaro first starting building them they got in trouble with Chevrolet until they worked out a deal with them. 
Pink Ice

[torredcuda]

It doesn`t matter what the company that biulds them calls it b/c if somebady wants to pass it off as an original cuda they probably will find a way.They will not be allowed to use factory vin tags and will need state issued ones.like a kit car.Just as with the cars now-buyer beware and check it out before you buy it!

[Pistol Gripper]

This outta raise someones blood pressure.  How hard would it be to re-body a 74 Challenger as a 71 Cuda ?  If you're pulling the body off for a resto anyway ......................

P.G.

[torredcuda]

Confused??Pulling the body off what,the frame rails?Reskinning a 74 challenger into a `71 cuda would be a lot of work-different wheelbase,quarters,tail panel, roof,trunk filler panel,roof structure etc.

[HP2]

All this concern about titling, vins, names, and other related items has already been worked out with the Camaro and Mustang bodies. All they would need to do is meet with Chrysler to work out the details and fees. However, I can't see Chrysler supporting a Cuda ahead of a Challenger or even Charger. Look at any of the Mopar Authentic restoration sheetmetal out there already.

Quality of the new bodies would be light years ahead of the originals. This has already been proven out with the previous offerings as well.

I don't see it changing values much at all on original cars. Clones may be another issue. The rare cars are rare because of their pedigree and  option list. The availability of a "new" body simply makes it feasible for more builders to get into the game and be willing to build cars they wouldn't consider with an original car because of the value issue. That would stabilize the value of  the clone car since it could be created with any number of new parts. Where that stablized value is would still be kind of high, I'd guess $60k or so for a turn key car. The beauty of repop bodies is that instead of dropping $8000 on a rust bucket that needs another $8000 worth of body work, you can get better foundation in a better assembly for the same $16k and then you can concentrate on the fun stuff like engines, suspension, and paint.

[Challenger73318]

I highly doubt the 'cudas will go down,now if I owned a Challenger,and they make a 4 door or wagon...I'd be worried.  Real..is Real. IMO.   Not that I wouldn't like a NEW 'cuda...

Why worry?  Remember the late 70's Plymouth Sapparo / Dodge Challenger?  They already butchered the pedigree...how much worse could it get?

[72hemi]

The problem is they have not worked out the problems with the camaros and mustangs, people are taking vins off rusted out cars, or buying them on ebay, and then putting them on these new bodies. I also highly doubt Chrysler will ever sign off on these cars. The real reason that these cars are being manufactured in Asia is because the governments over there dont give a crap about trademarks, or copyrights and will make whatever the hell they want. This topic is a very hot one and I am constantly getting news from SEMA and other sources about the battles being fought over this. What the answer is only time will tell, but it is going to be a long bloody path to get there.

[moper]

Two words... Never Happen. 

[nakita7]

OK, so how exactly does the VIN thing work with these repro shells? Do you put a VIN on, or does it have one?

[71GTX]

I know with some of the kit cars up here, you can get a state issued VIN and the year on the title will be what ever the car is designed after....1966, 1967, etc....the make would be a custom or homebuilt. Be prepared to do some paperwork though....

[torredcuda]

After reading the article the `70 cuda shell in the works is a fiberglass body with a tube chassis.there was no mention of a steel cuda body.

[Bearcuda]

I don't recall which mag the article was in, but when they first mentioned a repop camaro body coming out, they stated that the next cars in line they were going to make were a 70 Cuda ALL STEEL body, a 67 fastback mustang, and one or two others that I can't recall at the moment.

[72hemi]

I know in California you have two legal options. The first is make it smog legal by todays standards, and register it accordingly, or try and get one of the 500 annual specially constructed vehicle numbers and have the car basically smog exempt. But good luck with the ladder, because all 500 are usually gone in less than an hour.