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    Author Topic: Duff's - 1971 'Cuda 383 4spd B5 Blue  (Read 51103 times)

    Offline Duff

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    Re: Duff's - 1971 'Cuda 383 4spd B5 Blue
    « Reply #120 on: October 21, 2013 - 05:17:25 PM »
    It's a June 1971 build late production car.  Does that make any difference?
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    Re: Duff's - 1971 'Cuda 383 4spd B5 Blue
    « Reply #121 on: October 21, 2013 - 05:31:52 PM »
    Quote from: Duff on October 21, 2013 - 05:17:25 PM
    It's a June 1971 build late production car.  Does that make any difference?

    No it won't make a difference...I was suprized it had a Holley, but I was having a BrAiNfaRt and was thinking 340... :screwy:
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    Re: Duff's - 1971 'Cuda 383 4spd B5 Blue
    « Reply #122 on: October 21, 2013 - 06:09:04 PM »
    Awesome i'll go with the two piece kit.  Thanks for the continued help! Very much appreciated.
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    Offline Dr. Feelgood

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    Re: Duff's - 1971 'Cuda 383 4spd B5 Blue
    « Reply #123 on: October 21, 2013 - 09:10:59 PM »
    Maybe it's just the photos but it looks more like B7 Blue  :clueless:
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    Re: Duff's - 1971 'Cuda 383 4spd B5 Blue
    « Reply #124 on: October 23, 2013 - 05:12:49 PM »
    More pics.  Getting some epoxy on the car. 
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    Re: Duff's - 1971 'Cuda 383 4spd B5 Blue
    « Reply #125 on: October 23, 2013 - 05:14:15 PM »
    And I think you're right about the B7.  It's a B5 car, but was resprayed once a bit darker I think.
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    Re: Duff's - 1971 'Cuda 383 4spd B5 Blue
    « Reply #126 on: October 23, 2013 - 05:19:11 PM »
    The original owner of my cuda continues to post cool pics on facebook of my car, which I cherish.  HEre are today's: 
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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: Duff's - 1971 'Cuda 383 4spd B5 Blue
    « Reply #127 on: October 24, 2013 - 12:26:03 AM »
    Very cool!  Love those old drag race pictures!  :2thumbs:
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    Re: Duff's - 1971 'Cuda 383 4spd B5 Blue
    « Reply #128 on: October 26, 2013 - 01:51:10 AM »
    Quote from: Duff on October 23, 2013 - 05:19:11 PM
    The original owner of my cuda continues to post cool pics on facebook of my car, which I cherish.  HEre are today's:

    Great pics. Thanks for sharing.

    This picture was probably to the week of today.
    see the Skull...Halloween?
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    Re: Duff's - 1971 'Cuda 383 4spd B5 Blue
    « Reply #129 on: November 02, 2013 - 06:13:16 PM »
    What rear end is that in the back of car/truck el Camino?
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    Offline Topcat

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    Re: Duff's - 1971 'Cuda 383 4spd B5 Blue
    « Reply #130 on: November 03, 2013 - 12:23:18 AM »
    Look at the car he's racing CUDA JAS.
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    Re: Duff's - 1971 'Cuda 383 4spd B5 Blue
    « Reply #131 on: November 03, 2013 - 10:54:14 AM »
    work, work, work... getting some paint in the engine bay.  K-member is painted.  Now in the process of cleaning up suspension parts, painting, and installing using all new moog parts/bushings. 

    Got some bad news when I went to install the rear end last night.  Looks like I only have one stock shackle for the rear end because other one that came with the car is shorter and different, but i'm using it temporarily to get the car on its wheels. 

    Anyone have a spare stock shackle they'd sell me or does anyone know where I can get a stock appearing shackle? 

    Also, the forward leaf spring mounting plates (are these called hangers?) on my car are offset, not stock, causing the leaf springs to be set inboard about 3/4-1" at the front, so I need to locate, purchase, and install a stock set of these as well.   :1zhelp:

    More pics on the way tomorrow!
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    Re: Duff's - 1971 'Cuda 383 4spd B5 Blue
    « Reply #132 on: November 03, 2013 - 10:56:40 AM »
    Quote from: Duff on November 03, 2013 - 10:54:14 AM
    work, work, work... getting some paint in the engine bay.  K-member is painted.  Now in the process of cleaning up suspension parts, painting, and installing using all new moog parts/bushings. 

    Got some bad news when I went to install the rear end last night.  Looks like I only have one stock shackle for the rear end because other one that came with the car is shorter and different, but i'm using it temporarily to get the car on its wheels. 

    Anyone have a spare stock shackle they'd sell me or does anyone know where I can get a stock appearing shackle? 

    Also, the forward leaf spring mounting plates (are these called hangers?) on my car are offset, not stock, causing the leaf springs to be set inboard about 3/4-1" at the front, so I need to locate, purchase, and install a stock set of these as well.   :1zhelp:

    More pics on the way tomorrow!

    Contact Jamie at MEGAPARTS, he has everything you need.

    You can get stock appearing rear shackles at NAPA
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    Re: Duff's - 1971 'Cuda 383 4spd B5 Blue
    « Reply #133 on: November 03, 2013 - 11:51:23 AM »
    Awesome thx! :2thumbs:
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    Offline anlauto

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    Re: Duff's - 1971 'Cuda 383 4spd B5 Blue
    « Reply #134 on: November 03, 2013 - 11:56:20 AM »
    Parts are pretty available used as well....Save some Cha-ching !
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