71 340 Cuda convertible...ANOTHER UPDATE

[6bblgt]

Buy them both and swap the VINs 

in the US that's a felony - promoting it (or insisting it's OK because it's done all the time) doesn't do your reputation any favors - walk into any US inspection, licensing or titling office & tell them that's what you did and see if it's still OK

[Yellow71Cuda]

Buy them both and swap the VINs 

in the US that's a felony - promoting it (or insisting it's OK because it's done all the time) doesn't do your reputation any favors - walk into any US inspection, licensing or titling office & tell them that's what you did and see if it's still OK

I think Alan was just kidding.  I took it as sarcasm anyway.   

[anlauto]

Buy them both and swap the VINs 

in the US that's a felony - promoting it (or insisting it's OK because it's done all the time) doesn't do your reputation any favors - walk into any US inspection, licensing or titling office & tell them that's what you did and see if it's still OK

It was a joke Barry....Oops I mean Dan....   and besides it's only a felony if you get caught  (also a joke)

[6bblgt]

Would love to restore it for anybody who wants to take the plunge 

were you "joking" with the original post in this thread - I don't see how you can offer to restore that, later state, swap VINs on another "project" - then claim "I'm joking"

your sarcasm is lost on all but a few   

[anlauto]

Would love to restore it for anybody who wants to take the plunge 

were you "joking" with the original post in this thread - I don't see how you can offer to restore that, later state, swap VINs on another "project" - then claim "I'm joking"

your sarcasm is lost on all but a few   

It's quite simple...I would still love a shot at restoring the orange car if someone wants to pay for it....I lost interest in purchasing it myself  when the current bid hit five figures and for sure after I started looking closer at the pictures. That doesn't mean I won't restore it for someone else.

Then a link  was posted to an ad for a solid Barracuda convertible (red/white one)....I made the statement "just buy both and swap the VINs" ...I was joking....You didn't get the joke... It's all good !

Sometimes sarcasm doesn't quite come through on a forum 

[Shoooter]

I cant be live the price on this thing

[70 Challenger Lover]

It's now at $18k. This can't be right. The new owner will pretty much have to rebody the car and graft in the vin stampings onto the new body. That car needs way more than quarters, fenders, floors, etc.

When it's all said and done, the car still won't have its numbers matching power train nor the original fender tag or build sheet. If a numbers matching version of this car is worth $100-120k, what is the rebodied non numbers matching car worth? $80k maybe if it's done right (which will be damn costly).

[scf100]

Wow, just saw this.....an hour away ....holy crap that thing will require some touchup

[1 Wild R/T]

It's now at $18k. This can't be right. The new owner will pretty much have to rebody the car and graft in the vin stampings onto the new body. That car needs way more than quarters, fenders, floors, etc.

When it's all said and done, the car still won't have its numbers matching power train nor the original fender tag or build sheet. If a numbers matching version of this car is worth $100-120k, what is the rebodied non numbers matching car worth? $80k maybe if it's done right (which will be damn costly).

Of course it will.... Sure wouldn't be the first time...

[70 Challenger Lover]

It's now at $18k. This can't be right. The new owner will pretty much have to rebody the car and graft in the vin stampings onto the new body. That car needs way more than quarters, fenders, floors, etc.

When it's all said and done, the car still won't have its numbers matching power train nor the original fender tag or build sheet. If a numbers matching version of this car is worth $100-120k, what is the rebodied non numbers matching car worth? $80k maybe if it's done right (which will be damn costly).

Of course it will.... Sure wouldn't be the first time...

You're probably right. I'd be afraid to buy any collectible car in the 100k plus range unless it had serious documentation and tons of photos. There's too much financial incentive for people to "create" numbers matching cars these days.

[ledphoot]

We are fortunate that there just aren't that many E Bodies made so they'll carry value for a long time. But you have to know they won't always be this valuable. The people who love these cars are getting old and as we age out the value of these cars will decline.

[Cuda70-74]

We are fortunate that there just aren't that many E Bodies made so they'll carry value for a long time. But you have to know they won't always be this valuable. The people who love these cars are getting old and as we age out the value of these cars will decline.

Hopefully my generation will continue to like these cars and get into the hobby

[RUNCHARGER]

I don't see it in the future. There will always be a few serious collectors that like these old cars but the number of them is limited and they will collect the best only. Sure some of the younger generation will like these Cudas and Chargers but when the price gets too high they will be more open to weird Japanese and European cars for less money and better performance.

[Ns1aar]

The last set of pics shows the rear rocker area I don't see a Torque Box

[6bblgt]

front inner fenders and frame rails look like they are from 2 different cars
rusty top of windshield frame is from a convertible - look where the "ruddy brown" primer is
rear wheel tubs from convertible, frame rails, floor & rear clip are NOT