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Re: Original 72 Hemi Cuda
« Reply #390 on: December 22, 2009 - 11:30:37 PM »
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Re: Original 72 Hemi Cuda
« Reply #391 on: December 24, 2009 - 12:52:13 PM »
I think its a cool car but whoever built it got confused on which side markers to use. Other than that and the funky big wheels its a nice ride for sure.
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Re: Original 72 Hemi Cuda
« Reply #392 on: December 24, 2009 - 10:34:37 PM »
I think its a cool car but whoever built it got confused on which side markers to use. Other than that and the funky big wheels its a nice ride for sure.
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Re: Original 72 Hemi Cuda
« Reply #393 on: July 10, 2010 - 11:35:13 PM »
Was the 72 hemi cuda there?  I had it shipped up for display in the Barn Finds section :biggrin:

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Re: Original 72 Hemi Cuda
« Reply #394 on: July 11, 2010 - 02:32:34 PM »
alright, I talked to this guy that swears he has an early production 72 cuda that has a 426 Hemi in it from the factory. I told him that only the 70 and 71 cudas had the 426 hemis and he called me a liar. So before I drive an hour out to his place, is there a chance they put a 426 hemi in a 72 cuda. And if it is true what would this thing be worth.

why do I feel stupid for even asking. I think this guy is a loser.

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Re: Original 72 Hemi Cuda
« Reply #395 on: September 08, 2010 - 05:47:41 PM »
Awe Damn, I actually read this entire thread..Course, I too am still waiting for my own '72 426 Hemi that was ordered and dealer installed in my own '72 Challenger, to get done at the machine shop...no pics, but The machinist stated that it should produce somewhere in the 2500-3000 HP range, on Pump 87, with 50 Degrees total timing all in @ 1200 Rpms...Also stated the engine uses a "3/4 Race" cam, with a Harley double pumper carb, "Pop up" pistons, and special "Gel filled" crankshaft whatever that is...He said it should really scream..I believe him too, cause he has an original 426 Hemi that came in a Dodge truck that he redid at his machine shop and MAN! that thing runs 14.00 at the local 1/4 mile track.. :naughty:
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Re: Original 72 Hemi Cuda
« Reply #396 on: September 08, 2010 - 07:20:30 PM »
You should have ordered it with the BR549 "Full Race" rubber cam! The higher the rpm's, the higher the lift....  :burnout:
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Re: Original 72 Hemi Cuda
« Reply #397 on: September 24, 2010 - 06:43:29 AM »
I told you guys I would find this car! 

1972 hemi 'cuda  1 of 3

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Re: Original 72 Hemi Cuda
« Reply #398 on: April 23, 2012 - 07:40:52 PM »
I found it.  Check out the vin.  Now has a 383.  In the pic of the dash vin it almost looks like an R.

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Re: Original 72 Hemi Cuda
« Reply #399 on: April 23, 2012 - 08:04:15 PM »
Man, it really does loo like an R.


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Re: Original 72 Hemi Cuda
« Reply #400 on: April 23, 2012 - 09:07:50 PM »
That isn't an "R"?  Sure looks like one!  :grinyes:
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Re: Original 72 Hemi Cuda
« Reply #401 on: April 23, 2012 - 09:13:48 PM »
Let's buy it and restore it  :bigsmile:


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Re: Original 72 Hemi Cuda
« Reply #402 on: April 23, 2012 - 09:28:37 PM »
Sounds good!  I'll start looking for change under my sofa!!!!   :grinyes:
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Pic #2 and 3 of my ARII 1/24 scale model car 

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Re: Original 72 Hemi Cuda
« Reply #403 on: April 24, 2012 - 12:34:41 PM »
I had to zoom in just to make sure!  it fooled the dealer!!

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Re: Original 72 Hemi Cuda
« Reply #404 on: April 24, 2012 - 09:53:11 PM »
Sounds good!  I'll start looking for change under my sofa!!!!   :grinyes:

You guys sure it not only looks like a R but actually is? Seems so kinda crazy.
Someone wasn't paying attention when stamping vins.


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