Finally, after 16 years of waiting... I got a Cuda

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Offline certifiablecuda

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Finally, after 16 years of waiting... I got a Cuda
« on: September 19, 2008 - 08:55:38 AM »
Hi there.
Finally got a Cuda that I thought I would never get.
Typical story I suppose, it was someones elses project that was someone elses, etc. etc.
The latest guy has collected parts for the last 4 years and now with kids/family/etc he can no longer keep it.
I pick it up tomorrow, first thing.

I am looking forward to this project big time.
I wanted a Cuda since I was a kid and have been looking for one in my price range and the details I have wanted for so long.

It will be the first Cuda build, but I have done a ton of old Jeep CJ's as practice, so we will see how it goes.
I know this is useless without pics, but I didn't bring my camera yesterday, it was kind of a last minute deal.

More to come, thanks for listening.

cb
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Re: Finally, after 16 years of waiting... I got a Cuda
« Reply #1 on: September 19, 2008 - 09:02:22 AM »
Wah hooo!  :cooldancing: Lot of fun ahead of you, can't wait to see the pics.
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Re: Finally, after 16 years of waiting... I got a Cuda
« Reply #2 on: September 19, 2008 - 09:14:57 AM »
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congrats   what are your plans, what are her options?

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Re: Finally, after 16 years of waiting... I got a Cuda
« Reply #3 on: September 19, 2008 - 09:20:06 AM »
I am new to the Cuda world really... I have only looked from afar.
I am picking up the car tomorrow with a ton of parts.
There is a 383 motor in need of a rebuild there, a 727 I think that was in the corner that probably will need to be looked at.
From what I decoded it was factory a 71 Cuda w/ 383 4bbl.
It isn't the numbers matching block, but a date coded one from what the PO tells me.
The car itself is pretty solid, especially for up here in the NorthEast... it was originally a NC car from what all I can see through the documentation.

The best part is, I have always wanted a 71, but with the prices and the availability, I had been looking at 72-74 because I just couldn't find what I was looking for... this one is definitely a story of me being in the right place at the right time.  That said, it needs a ton of work, but it is what I want, so hopefully in a couple years, I will have her back together.

I learned about Jeeps on the Jeep forums over the past eight years or so, so now it is time to learn all I can about putting this one back together through forums like these.

I can't wait.
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1978 Jeep CJ-7 - SILVER
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Re: Finally, after 16 years of waiting... I got a Cuda
« Reply #4 on: September 19, 2008 - 10:13:04 AM »
I didn't read that all the way... plans.
Well, the plans are to get the floors/trunk replaced, needs passenger side rear quarter work.
After that, plum crazy, billboards, shaker, already have a new grill, needs a trunk lid and finall a wing...

It was on a model kit that I saw in toys r us back in the day... I saw that car on the box and I wanted one like it when I "Grew up".  I am older, but I haven't grown up yet, so I figured if I can get even close to that car, I would be very happy.

It looks like this one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320299609620

cb
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2005 Dodge Ram CTD 2500
1976 Jeep CJ-5 - RED
1976 Jeep CJ-5 - ORANGE
1978 Jeep CJ-7 - SILVER
1982 Jeep CJ-8 a.k.a Daughter Scramber Project

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Re: Finally, after 16 years of waiting... I got a Cuda
« Reply #5 on: September 19, 2008 - 10:14:45 AM »
welcome to the best site on the web... :cooldancing:   sounds pretty familiar... Ì was looking for a `70 cuda for almost 20 years ... never could afford one since prices were climbing faster than the pay check  :faint:   until a few years ago when I found  my beast.... some things have to cook a long time but taste so much better  :jumping:



oh yeah...almost forgot....




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Re: Finally, after 16 years of waiting... I got a Cuda
« Reply #6 on: September 19, 2008 - 10:33:45 AM »
Welcome!!

It's all worth it when you can do it yourself!

































pics  :lol:

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Re: Finally, after 16 years of waiting... I got a Cuda
« Reply #7 on: September 19, 2008 - 12:45:20 PM »
Congrats and welcome.  Can't wait to see pics.
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Re: Finally, after 16 years of waiting... I got a Cuda
« Reply #8 on: September 19, 2008 - 05:50:03 PM »
Welcome to the site and post some pictures of your 71 Cuda when you get a chance.


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Re: Finally, after 16 years of waiting... I got a Cuda
« Reply #9 on: September 19, 2008 - 06:36:53 PM »
Welcome to the best site on the Internet.  Lots of help around here to help you with your restoration project.  Since everybody else already said it, I won't mention...yes, I will!!  :smilielol:  :useless:
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Re: Finally, after 16 years of waiting... I got a Cuda
« Reply #10 on: September 19, 2008 - 08:44:41 PM »
 :woohoo:  :woo:  Congrats!!!

Welcome!  :wave:


Pics!  :popcorn:
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Re: Finally, after 16 years of waiting... I got a Cuda
« Reply #11 on: September 19, 2008 - 11:47:34 PM »
Welcome to cc.com!  Glad you finally found the cuda you've been waiting for!  Hang around and enjoy the site!   :wave:

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Re: Finally, after 16 years of waiting... I got a Cuda
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Re: Finally, after 16 years of waiting... I got a Cuda
« Reply #13 on: September 20, 2008 - 02:17:55 AM »
Welcome to the site   :2thumbs:
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Re: Finally, after 16 years of waiting... I got a Cuda
« Reply #14 on: September 20, 2008 - 02:18:39 AM »
 :wave:  Welcome aboard!  With this forum you won't need to look any further for your answers or advice.  Good to have another member join up.  And we like pictures, can't ya tell!
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