Welcome Laurie,
I'm a newb as well.
I was in the military 26 years (Air Force and Air Nat'l Guard. Worked around C130s 24 of those years and LOVED it. The missions and the capabilities of those birds are awesome. I was a scheduler (Maint/flying) and saw many sights, from Antarctica to Iraq.
Anway, I was in your shoes with the Cuda search as well. I had to have a 1971. I previously owned a 70 Cuda convert, got stupid and sold it. Told myself if I ever get another one, it will be a 71.
Well a month ago, I found her. It's a project car which is all I could afford. But that's okay because I can work on her at my budget and to get her road worthy again some day.
Stay with your search. The economy has some owners selling more than ever IMO and you will find something one of these days.
Just a thought from a C130 guy / 71 Cuda owner... 
Hey Tom!
Thanks for the great post! I'm thinking if we put C130 and cuda people together in the same room there's gonna be trouble! GOOD trouble! Antartica? Ski-birds? Good friend of my mine was an FE in the last skibird squadron, didn't care much for his stories, too cold! I had one (1) mission to Thule, that was enough for me, landing on permafrost, turning around by putting 3&4 to 60% and 1 & 2 into reverse, I don't think so. The PO at the base offered an 'official' document of crossing the Artic Circle, signed and dated. I ran out of time to get there before we had to leave, one of my biggest regrets. Where were your duty stations?
Ah, I think I'm going off topic again, sorry!
Hey, we both had ENTAC clearances,
WHERE did you find your car and most importantly, are there any more? Roger the economy, many have mentioned that.... I just need some love and luck from the Mopar Gods. BZ on finding your perfect car, please send a pic?
