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    Offline kingkuda

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    71 Cuda Project resurrection
    « on: July 01, 2011 - 05:38:37 PM »
    After many years of sitting, it is finally going in to my shop.
    Car was purchased in 1990.  Original owner is local to Tallahassee and to those that are still living...remember this car and it's owner back in the day.  Have original numbers matching drive train after searching hi and lo for them.  When I am done, the story will be posted as it was in itself an 'impossible' journey.  Car is a 383-4 speed E5 paint; build sheet was destroyed by the 'tenants' many years ago and fender tag is in storage somewhere...got to find it!
    « Last Edit: July 28, 2011 - 11:40:10 PM by kingkuda »
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    Offline dutch

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    Re: 71 Cuda Project ressurection
    « Reply #1 on: July 01, 2011 - 06:23:00 PM »
    welcome to the site  :wave:    great project ,I hope we get to see the progress in a resto topic  :cheers:
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    Re: 71 Cuda Project ressurection
    « Reply #2 on: July 01, 2011 - 07:37:45 PM »
    Welcome!!

    Sounds like a fun story.

    Better go find that fender tag.  Lest it suffer the same fate as the build sheet.

    How about some more pics.
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    Re: 71 Cuda Project ressurection
    « Reply #3 on: July 01, 2011 - 07:42:55 PM »
    Keep us posted, and post pics!!  :thumbsup:
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    Re: 71 Cuda Project ressurection
    « Reply #4 on: July 01, 2011 - 07:55:54 PM »
    I hope you have patients, but hang in there. This will be a long and worth while journey.
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    Re: 71 Cuda Project ressurection
    « Reply #5 on: July 05, 2011 - 10:53:27 AM »
    Thanks for the welcome and support.  I will post more pics soon.

    BTW, got a 72 Cuda - 340 - 4 spd that my son (17) will be doing at the same time; will get him to join and post his car too.
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    Re: 71 Cuda Project ressurection
    « Reply #6 on: July 05, 2011 - 10:57:04 AM »
    another 71!

    Cool, can wait to see the pics!
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    Offline kingkuda

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    Re: 71 Cuda Project ressurection
    « Reply #7 on: July 11, 2011 - 09:35:22 PM »
    After much 'digging' through 20 years of rats nest material...I finally found the fender tag and one nice little forgotten nugget! ...Broadcast sheet...
    As I indicated, I purchased this car in 21 July 1990.  Friend of mine was looking at 70 Super Bee; off in the weeds sat this car without the front clip (reason it is not in this pic btw).  Not a highly optioned car but ... good enuff for me.
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    Offline kingkuda

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    Re: 71 Cuda Project ressurection
    « Reply #8 on: July 11, 2011 - 09:43:23 PM »
    Rats...try this one.  Thanks goodness I pulled this!
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    Offline kingkuda

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    Re: 71 Cuda Project ressurection
    « Reply #9 on: July 11, 2011 - 10:30:11 PM »
    Grille and lower valance insert.  Both are fairly decent - may do the re-pop just to be safe! Saw the Metro offering - anyone see one at Carlilse?
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    Re: 71 Cuda Project ressurection
    « Reply #10 on: July 11, 2011 - 10:38:53 PM »
    Welcome!  My first 'Cuda (1970) was a 383 4-speed car.   :2thumbs:  You'll find lots of help here with your restoration.
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    Re: 71 Cuda Project ressurection
    « Reply #11 on: July 12, 2011 - 12:21:18 AM »
    Decent options.  Nice color.

    Good thing you have the broadcast sheet since the tag is in such bad shape.

    Can't complain with a 383 71 !!

    Can't wait to see more pics of your progress.
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    Offline RB2929

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    Re: 71 Cuda Project ressurection
    « Reply #12 on: July 12, 2011 - 07:42:25 AM »
    Welcom onboard. :cheers: 
    Great to see another '71 saved
    Your grille looks like it's in great condition.  I know the camera hides a lot, but, it still looks great.  Plenty of threads here covering how-to rebuild the grille, if needed.
    Keep us posted with the Cuda's progess - lots of pics please
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    Offline kingkuda

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    Re: 71 Cuda Project ressurection
    « Reply #13 on: July 12, 2011 - 03:38:52 PM »
    The Grille has a small 'bruise' on the upper tip and one ear is cracked from over tightening...
    I will hang the front clip on the car for photos before I start tearing in to it.

    BTW, glad to be a member.  I will post my progress.  More pics soon!
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    Offline kingkuda

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    Re: 71 Cuda Project ressurection
    « Reply #14 on: July 16, 2011 - 10:25:43 AM »
     :eek7:

    Here is some of what I am up against...

    Will probably start here and work my way out.  For those of you that have done this a time or twelve, feel free to give me suggestions...
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    69 Roadrunner 383 Auto 999
    2010 Challenger RT Classic
    92 Stealth RT
    85 Dodge Turbo Z
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