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Offline moparman363

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Hello to All
« on: November 30, 2011 - 08:56:33 PM »
Hello everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself as a longtime Mopar lover, a former racer and a former 'Cuda owner (I really miss her).
I hope to connect with some knowledeable fans, and with some luck even return to the fold.




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Re: Hello to All
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2011 - 11:50:30 PM »
Welcome, moparman. Have any pics of the old car?

There's no doubt that you can find a car here. Do you have any ideas about what you're looking for?


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Re: Hello to All
« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2011 - 07:51:12 AM »
Welcome Mopar Man 363  :wave: -
You find the right place for knowledgeable Mopar people.
And yes, please share your knowledge & experiences

What year, engine, color, etc, Cuda did you have?  :clueless:

Again, welcome  :cheers:

Ron

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Re: Hello to All
« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2011 - 08:20:52 AM »
Welcome! Lots of great people in here to help you on your quest! :wave:
Brad
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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
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Re: Hello to All
« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2011 - 02:15:13 PM »
Welcome Mopar Man 363  :wave: -
You find the right place for knowledgeable Mopar people.
And yes, please share your knowledge & experiences

What year, engine, color, etc, Cuda did you have?  :clueless:

Again, welcome  :cheers:

Ron

The old 'Cuda was a Yellow '70 with black vinyl 340 car. I bought it in 1980 so it wasn't even that expensive. It was a second car so I just kept her garaged and drove rarely.
Then the racing bug bit me hard. I wanted to go fast, so I went all in with a '23t altered roadster. Of couse that had to be powered by a 440 with stage IV heads. (I'm probably showing my age now). Unfortunately that meant no money or garage space for the 'Cuda. So she went away. I found out later that she was hit by a garbage truck and totaled.
I miss that car, and I hope to return to the E body owners group.

Offline moparman363

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Re: Hello to All
« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2011 - 07:08:22 PM »
Welcome, moparman. Have any pics of the old car?

There's no doubt that you can find a car here. Do you have any ideas about what you're looking for?

I've never done this before, so I hope it works.
This was my 'Cuda.
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg689/scaled.php?server=689&filename=cuda.jpg&res=medium
« Last Edit: December 01, 2011 - 07:14:05 PM by moparman363 »

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Re: Hello to All
« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2011 - 07:39:19 PM »
That is (was) a nice looking car, rubber bumper too.

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Re: Hello to All
« Reply #7 on: December 01, 2011 - 08:05:06 PM »
welcome and nice cuda
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Offline moparmaniac59

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Re: Hello to All
« Reply #8 on: December 01, 2011 - 08:11:28 PM »
Hello Moparman.

Welcome to CC.com. Sounds like a cool ride. Nothing like racing Mopars!!  :2thumbs:


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Re: Hello to All
« Reply #9 on: December 01, 2011 - 09:32:06 PM »
Just in case anyone is interested. This is the car that replaced my 'Cuda.
http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg7/scaled.php?server=7&filename=watchcityexpress.jpg&res=medium
I ran a best of 9.21 at 131 with too much compression, too much gear, and not enough radiator. I really loved going to the track with my best friend and mechanic. Unfortunately for me, he had an opportunity in Az. that he couldn't refuse. I'm not a very good mechanic myself so the racing pretty much ended then too.
« Last Edit: December 01, 2011 - 09:37:52 PM by moparman363 »

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Re: Hello to All
« Reply #10 on: December 01, 2011 - 11:36:04 PM »
I found out later that she was hit by a garbage truck and totaled.

 :crying:  I'm sad...  :(


Welcome to the site, moparman.  :wave:

That was a really nice Cuda you had.  Hopefully you'll get another.  :grinyes:
1972 Dodge Challenger Rallye 340, AT, Code TB3=Super Blue, SBD=8/17/1971.  Yes, a Rallye without the fender louvers from the factory because of the body side molding option.

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Re: Hello to All
« Reply #11 on: December 02, 2011 - 08:45:15 PM »
Nice Cuda.  Now is a good time to buy one.  Good luck!
Cheryl
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1974 Barracuda
2006 Charger Daytona Torred