Hud's 71 Cuda Resto

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Re: Hud's 71 Cuda Resto
« Reply #15 on: June 17, 2012 - 12:25:12 AM »
Nice ride! That paint looks sweet!

Welcome!

So, is that an original red interior with a red body? ??
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Re: Hud's 71 Cuda Resto
« Reply #16 on: June 17, 2012 - 03:32:06 AM »
Welcome aboard!  Nice Cuda, hot color!  And thanks for your SERVICE!   :wavingflag:
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Re: Hud's 71 Cuda Resto
« Reply #17 on: June 17, 2012 - 12:49:00 PM »
Put some heat shield/sound dampening in today.  I didn't use any adhesive.. Just cleaned out the inside, cut, shaped/molded, and laid into place.  The carpet appears to fit somewhat well, but imagine the trimming will be a pain.











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Re: Hud's 71 Cuda Resto
« Reply #18 on: June 17, 2012 - 01:46:35 PM »
Hi Hud, And welcome
Nice looking '71 Cuda.  :2thumbs: You’re already well on way to a gorgeous Cuda
- Glad to see another saved '71

- As always, glad to see another military member. Retired AF and now DOD Civilian  :cheers:

Oh, if you’re near OKC, I can store that old Hemi for you
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Re: Hud's 71 Cuda Resto
« Reply #19 on: June 18, 2012 - 05:30:09 PM »
Osan? Pohang?  Any RONs Wake Island or Atsugi while you were in the 'hood?
I was a C130 load, loved hauling the MEUs, funny/polite/professional group.

Love your idea for a ratrod too.

I was in Pohang when I was in Korea... Camp Mujuk... The saying goes if you haven't been to Pohang South Korea - Shut the  :swear: up! lol
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Re: Hud's 71 Cuda Resto
« Reply #20 on: June 18, 2012 - 05:33:05 PM »
Hi Hud, And welcome
Nice looking '71 Cuda.  :2thumbs: You’re already well on way to a gorgeous Cuda
- Glad to see another saved '71

- As always, glad to see another military member. Retired AF and now DOD Civilian  :cheers:

Oh, if you’re near OKC, I can store that old Hemi for you
Ron

Thanks RB, there seems to be quite a few military folks on here.  As it turns out Im in NC so storing in OKC is far from a reality for me.  :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
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Re: Hud's 71 Cuda Resto
« Reply #21 on: June 18, 2012 - 05:58:44 PM »
I don't want to deceive anyone saying hey or following this thread.  The car is in all reality a 71 Barracuda. I am just making it have the Cuda appearance lol.  "Hey I said not 100% original, but keeping some sort of integrity, and know I don't plan on making another Hemi clone..  :banghead: far too many of those in my opinion. But for those that are interested this is how my car came into this world.

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G1B: 318 230HP 1-2BBL 8 CYL
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E44:    318 cid 2 barrel V8 230hp
D13:    3 Speed Manual Transmission-Floor Shift
EV2:    Hemi Orange Exterior Color
H6XW:    Trim - High, Vinyl Bucket Seats, Black/White
000:    Full Door Panels
912:    Build Date: September 12
002768:   Order number

EV2:    Hemi Orange Top Color
U:            USA Specifications
C55:    Bucket Seats
M21:    Roof drip rail moldings
R11:    Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
V6X:    Longitudinal Stripes, Black

EN2:    End of Sales Codes

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Re: Hud's 71 Cuda Resto
« Reply #22 on: June 18, 2012 - 09:55:03 PM »
ev2 is a sweet color!

What color is it painted now?

It's cool that it has the longitudinal stripe!

What color interior are you going with now? Looks like black?
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Re: Hud's 71 Cuda Resto
« Reply #23 on: June 18, 2012 - 10:31:29 PM »
I don't plan on making another Hemi clone..  :banghead: far too many of those in my opinion.

Honey, if you find any of those abundant hemi clones lying around and needing a home, well you just PM me.

Laurie   :smilielol:

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Re: Hud's 71 Cuda Resto
« Reply #24 on: June 19, 2012 - 05:50:39 PM »
ev2 is a sweet color!

What color is it painted now?

ev2 is a sweet color!

What color is it painted now?

It's cool that it has the longitudinal stripe!

What color interior are you going with now? Looks like black?

Its Orange now but looks almost red in some of the pics.  I don't know if the longitudinal stripe is different from the other years or not.  If you have any info on this, I'd appreciate it. I have been looking for hours to try to find some clarity on this. I may or may not put a stripe on it depending on what I find out.

For interior, my carpet and dash are black but everything else is white to include headliner.  I will most likely just leave it like this for a while.  I only have my backseats re-covered at the moment. The fronts are currently black with the new white exterior boxed up.


Honey, if you find any of those abundant hemi clones lying around and needing a home, well you just PM me.

Laurie   :smilielol:

Lol Laurie, look on rkmotorsports in charlotte or just google Cuda, and you can get into a clone easy for 6 figures.  It was more of a joke than anything...  :bananasmi
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Re: Hud's 71 Cuda Resto
« Reply #25 on: June 19, 2012 - 10:49:52 PM »
Lol Laurie, look on rkmotorsports in charlotte or just google Cuda, and you can get into a clone easy for 6 figures.  It was more of a joke than anything...  :bananasmi

Oh darlin' they're down to 60-90 now on Mecum.... I'm just rolling the dice on a 71 hemi cuda clone a little longer to see if there's any more bottom in the market.

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Re: Hud's 71 Cuda Resto
« Reply #26 on: June 20, 2012 - 12:35:10 AM »
I'm content with using it as a garage ornament.
Hud U came to the right place.  Welcome. Why have an elephant when u can have a steed (440) hauling that Kuda.
Stick that elephant on an stand as conversation piece........Unless u are up to a challenge.

Doing that many tours you seem to handle a challenge.
Thank you for ur service......... be safe.
The way months are flying by you will be under the hood tuning the 440.
 
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Re: Hud's 71 Cuda Resto
« Reply #27 on: June 20, 2012 - 03:23:00 AM »
 :popcorn:

I think this will be a real interesting build to watch.

Just remember, if you have any question at all, ask here before you buy anything.

Collectively, we can save you a lot of time and money on your restoration.


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Re: Hud's 71 Cuda Resto
« Reply #28 on: June 21, 2012 - 09:48:05 PM »
Oh darlin' they're down to 60-90 now on Mecum.... I'm just rolling the dice on a 71 hemi cuda clone a little longer to see if there's any more bottom in the market.

I cannot wait to see the pics when you bring that 71 home!!  :grinyes:

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Re: Hud's 71 Cuda Resto
« Reply #29 on: June 21, 2012 - 10:52:45 PM »
Hey B4IDIE, as soon as you get your hands on one share some pics with us!  I dont know how much longer the market is going to drop...
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