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Offline SleeperGT

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Newbie 71 Barracuda
« on: March 18, 2011 - 11:50:17 PM »
Great forum!  I'm starting the build on my 71 Barracuda and have been reading quite a bit on here.  Lots of good info.
I have a 06 5.7 and NAG1 engine/trans that I'm going to be installing after I decide on which front end to go with.  Leaning hard
towards the RMS.  Haven't heard anything bad about them.

I want the car to handle and drive great so I'm not going the stock restoration route.   
Got a ton of work ahead but I've been loving it so far!  I'll post some pics as soon as I can.





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Re: Newbie 71 Barracuda
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2011 - 01:21:48 AM »
Welcome aboard, Id like to go with RMS suspension as well when I get my cuda LOL But it's pretty pricey I figured I would try to build the same rear suspension they offer for much cheaper!
WANTED 71 cuda / barracuda project. Prefer Black but open.

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Re: Newbie 71 Barracuda
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2011 - 11:34:09 AM »
Welocome to CC.com.

Show us some pics of your project.
Mike, Fremont, CA.


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Re: Newbie 71 Barracuda
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2011 - 11:55:04 AM »
Welcome.  :wave:

It sounds like you have a good idea where your are going with your project.  :working:  :clapping:




Ron - Born and raised in Southern California

I got the 1970 Cuda, but still need the hot blonde to ride shotgun!

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Re: Newbie 71 Barracuda
« Reply #4 on: March 19, 2011 - 02:58:37 PM »
Welcome!  You'll get lots of great advice and help here.  Great people!  :2thumbs: and remember  :useless:
1970 Plymouth 'Cuda.  Matching numbers 440 U Code, 4 speed pistol grip, Rallye dash, AM 8 Track, Shaker hood, 15 inch rallye wheels, Dana 60 4.10, Super Track Pak.  One of 134 - 440 "U" coupes codes built in 1970 and one of 100 - 440 Super Track Paks built in 1970.

Restoration pictures at:  http://spanks4thememory.smugmug.com/Cars/70-Cuda/7240639_M24oi#465274575_2MBqW
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"usraptr" = United States raptor - bird of prey = United States Bald Eagle.  FYI, somebody else thought of it first so I had to drop the "O" in raptor.

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Re: Newbie 71 Barracuda
« Reply #5 on: March 25, 2011 - 09:15:44 AM »
Welcome SleeperGT :wave: And  :iagree:
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Re: Newbie 71 Barracuda
« Reply #6 on: March 25, 2011 - 03:18:57 PM »
Welcome. I just finished with my own 71 cuda restoration. I'm always intrigued with other members' projects -- especially the 71 cudas. I'm eagers to see some pictures of yours.
David - '71 HEMI Cuda Retro-mod
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Offline brads70

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Re: Newbie 71 Barracuda
« Reply #7 on: March 25, 2011 - 04:04:14 PM »
Welcome! As other have mentioned....post up some pictures when you can!  :2thumbs:
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

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Re: Newbie 71 Barracuda
« Reply #8 on: March 25, 2011 - 04:36:42 PM »
Welcome!  Sounds like a cool project.

If you really want to be cool, take the ugly 71 grill off your car and put on a 70.  Then since you won't be needing the 71 grill..... sell it to me!   :cooldancing:
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Offline brads70

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Re: Newbie 71 Barracuda
« Reply #9 on: March 25, 2011 - 04:43:15 PM »
Welcome!  Sounds like a cool project.

If you really want to be cool, take the ugly 71 grill off your car and put on a 70.  Then since you won't be needing the 71 grill..... sell it to me!   :cooldancing:

 :roflsmiley:  when I saw you had replied first thought was ....."is he gonna buy another one?" :smilielol:
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

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Re: Newbie 71 Barracuda
« Reply #10 on: March 25, 2011 - 06:10:38 PM »
You got a lead I should know about?   :lol2:



:roflsmiley:  when I saw you had replied first thought was ....."is he gonna buy another one?" :smilielol:
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Re: Newbie 71 Barracuda
« Reply #11 on: March 25, 2011 - 06:22:08 PM »
You got a lead I should know about?   :lol2:

 :faint:   :smilielol: :2thumbs:   No I wish!
Brad
1970 Challenger 451stroker/4L60 auto OD
Barrie,Ontario,Canada
Proud to own one of the best cars ever made!!!!!

My restoration thread 
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=59072.0
 My handling upgrade post
http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=73985.0

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Re: Newbie 71 Barracuda
« Reply #12 on: March 25, 2011 - 06:51:48 PM »
Welcome aboard! Love the 71's!
Brooks

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Re: Newbie 71 Barracuda
« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2011 - 08:01:08 PM »
Welcome to cuda challenger!!! Those 71's sure are perty!! :woohoo:

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Re: Newbie 71 Barracuda
« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2011 - 08:29:11 PM »
"Sleeper      "GET ER DUN"       8)   



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