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    Author Topic: Duff's - 1971 'Cuda 383 4spd B5 Blue  (Read 51075 times)

    Offline acr mopar

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    Re: Duff's Dream
    « Reply #15 on: November 20, 2012 - 09:50:33 PM »
    l would of taken the CAFE sign to ...That is cool     :rofl:
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Duff's Dream
    « Reply #16 on: November 20, 2012 - 10:36:58 PM »
    Nice find!

    Looking forward to seeing it going again.
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    Offline moparman82

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    Re: Duff's Dream
    « Reply #17 on: November 20, 2012 - 10:57:40 PM »
    Stoked for you man!  71 'Cuda is my dream car too, but i still coulda peed my pants with excitement when i got my challenger!!  Good luck on your resto!
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    Offline dutch

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    Re: Duff's Dream
    « Reply #18 on: November 21, 2012 - 01:47:57 AM »
    great score  :2thumbs:  I like the patina daily driver thing.... and the color painted grill too  :cooldancing:
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    Re: Duff's Dream
    « Reply #19 on: November 21, 2012 - 06:29:12 PM »
    Thanks guys! 

    So i'm getting started on the engine and i've gotten some advice (from a machinist) that I should bore the engine a bit because of some rust in the cylinder wall, but i'm thinking I could possibly just hone it out and it could be good.  I'm no engine guy so i'm hoping someone here might know better what to do.  The last thing I want to do is start messing with this engine, and obviously if I talk to a machinist he's going to see opportunities to machine.... i'd rather get advice from people who want what's best for the car.  Posting a pic below.
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    Offline Duff

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    Re: Duff's Dream
    « Reply #20 on: November 21, 2012 - 06:42:44 PM »
    HEre's a pic of the cylinder wall.  This is the only cylinder like this in the engine.  The others have a great fresh cross hatch look to the walls and the previous owner said the engine has fresh rings.  My plan is this:

    Since I don't have a cam, lifters, or push rods, i'd like to order them, keeping things as stock as possible or I might be sold on a slight cam upgrade.  Does anyone have a recommendation on where to buy this stuff?  I'm thinking crane or summit maybe, but i'm sure someone's been through this already. 

    After ordering that stuff and cam bearings (mine are pitted), i'm going to finish tearing down the shortblock to measure and check everything before actually building it up again.  My knowledge on this stuff is absent completely, so i'm hoping to find someone I can trust on this, or perhaps a reputable mopar engine shop. 

     :clueless:
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    Offline shoooter

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    Re: Duff's Dream
    « Reply #21 on: November 21, 2012 - 06:52:33 PM »
    You stole my dream car!! I saw the add when it was 45 min old and you beat me to it :( enjoy it she is a beauty!
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    Offline brads70

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    Re: Duff's Dream
    « Reply #22 on: November 21, 2012 - 06:53:22 PM »
    Looks too rusty to clean up to me?  :'(  ( without boring it)  those pistons look to have no valve reliefs so that means it's down the hole quite a bit = low compression  :grinno:
    « Last Edit: November 21, 2012 - 06:54:54 PM by brads70 »
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    Offline moparmaniac59

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    Re: Duff's Dream
    « Reply #23 on: November 21, 2012 - 07:02:11 PM »
    Very nice find. The '71 is my favorite year 'Cuda!! Good luck with the resto. Looks like a great candidate!  :2thumbs:



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    Re: Duff's Dream
    « Reply #24 on: November 23, 2012 - 09:53:51 PM »
    Contact Mr. Six pack for a cam.  His name is really Bob Karakashian and you will be VERY happy.   His email is mr6pk@hotmail.com.  Tell him you know me and he'll take care of you.
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    Offline Duff

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    Re: Duff's Dream
    « Reply #25 on: November 26, 2012 - 12:16:48 PM »
    Thanks Cody.  Emailed him.
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    Offline Duff

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    Re: Duff's Dream
    « Reply #26 on: November 26, 2012 - 12:44:34 PM »
    Hungout Sunday with my new friend Chris who I met at a gas station.  He provided me with my first ride ever in a 71 cuda, and some motivation to get my project on the road asap!  His car is originally a 1971 grand coupe in Hemi Orange with a 318 auto, now a 440 auto. 
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    Offline Duff

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    Re: Duff's Dream
    « Reply #27 on: December 01, 2012 - 05:18:48 PM »
    Was checking through my parts today and found a couple interesting things.  First off, I've got two radiators, ones a Part number: 3443962

    Application: 1971 B and E-Body
    Core size: 22 inch
    Engine displacement: 383 cubic inch
    Transmission style" manual
    Options: heater only, no a/c, without N51 code

    Obviously this is the original for my car, and judging from some quick research i'm glad i've got it cause it looks expensive and hard to find.  The other one is a 2998956 that looks like it's a 26" for any 1970 big block B or E body.  My guess is the guy had it to cool the 440 he was racing with, but i'm guessing I won't need it.  Not sure if i'll sell it or keep it, hmmm....   
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    Offline Street_Challenged73

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    Duff's Dream
    « Reply #28 on: December 01, 2012 - 10:49:32 PM »
    Congrats on finding your '71!!! :cheers: it looks like a great start & your idea for it sounds like an awesome one!
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Duff's Dream
    « Reply #29 on: December 01, 2012 - 11:01:28 PM »
    What is that decal on the sail panel? Got a pic of that?
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    Mike, Fremont, CA.

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