1970 Cuda- 383 Auto Junky Condition Considering Buying (Help)

[anlauto]

Rubber front bumper car That's awesome...Cars is worth every penny in my opinion....
Buy it before somebody else does !

[Despicable Z]

Rubber front bumper car That's awesome...Cars is worth every penny in my opinion....
Buy it before somebody else does !

I would have never even noticed that or thought it was a valuable option  . Shows how fresh I am to this E body / Mopar stuff! I assume that was a rare option then? Thanks again Alan- your advise is very much appreciated. After I meet with him and get a look at the fender tags (if possible) I might just have to throw out an offer! 

[HP_Cuda]

Grab it before it's gone. Not a bad starting point.

 

[loco340cuda]

From my experience your always better off saving up and buying the most complete car you can afford.
I know it's easier said than done, but as mentioned it will take >$30k plus your initial investment to get the car to the point of a $25k or less you could buy now.
Non-running long term projects are the worst.  Buy something you can drive and enjoy as you fix it up.

 

[torredcuda]

It`s gonna need everything and will probably cost more than it`s worth but still a decent deal for a real `70 `cuda.

[Despicable Z]

I'll stop  here in a sec. promise.

I got a look at the fender tag today- here it is:



Little better shot:





Here is what the decoder spit out. Anything eye catching?

BS23:
Plymouth Barracuda
Special, 'Cuda
2 Door Hardtop

N0B: 383 330HP OR 335HP 1-4BBL 8 CYL
1970
Dodge Main, Hamtramck, MI, USA

425413:   Sequence number

E63:    383 cid 4 barrel V8 H.P. 335hp
D32:    Heavy Duty Automatic Transmission
EF8:    Dark Green Metallic (Dodge), Ivy Green Metallic (Plymouth) Exterior Color
H4F8:    Trim - High, Vinyl Split Bench Seat, Green
000:    Full Door Panels
720:    Build Date: July 20
132045:   Order number

EF8:    Dark Green Metallic (Dodge), Ivy Green Metallic (Plymouth) Top Color
A21:    Elastomeric Colored Front Bumper Package
A62:    Rallye Instrument Cluster Package
G36:    OS Dual Racing Mirrors
J45:      Hood Tie Down Pins
J54:     Sport Hood

L34:    Road Lights
M21:    Roof drip rail moldings
M25:    Wide sill moldings
M31:    Belt Moldings
M88:    Decklid Moldings Treatment
N41:    Dual Exhaust

N42:    Chrome Exhaust Tips
N85:    Tachometer
R11:    Radio Solid State AM (2 Watts)
Y05:    Build to USA Specs
EN1:    End of Sales Codes

[anlauto]

Nice car if restored back to original....sans the vinyl roof

[ec_co]

I had a friend that had a '70 in the same color, bench seat too but a 318. fun car, loved the paint. that's a nice little option list on that one for sure, grab it and don't think twice (as long as those frame rails look good)

[Sleepychallenger]

The look on your daughters face says "go get it dad" 

['Cuda Hunter]

Worth it. 

green's are cool.
That front rubber bumper is a cool option for sure. Road lights too.

['Cuda Hunter]

Did you make an offer on it?
or is it already in your driveway?

[Despicable Z]

Did you make an offer on it?
or is it already in your driveway?

I wish!  I told the owner I would be giving him a call next week. Assuming nothing comes up between now and then I plan to start at 5,000 and see where we end up! 

[Duff]

Good luck on the purchase!  Looks like a fun project.  And if not, let us know and we'll buy it 

[dvldwg89]

 What a cutie!

[Despicable Z]

Well folks- I guess I'm a mopar owner   

Met the seller today and struck a deal. I got a look inside (everything looked okay yet trashed), and in the trunk. The trunk pan is rotted through with rust have been left open for a while to the weather considering the condition of the rest of the car. But other than that everything looked good. After a bit of negotiating I bought the car (with title), and the 440 longblock for 4,500! I can't think that was too bad of a deal! Be prepared for A LOT of dumb Newb questions