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Title: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: wes473 on July 03, 2020, 08:30:23 AM
Hello folks!
New here, and glad to be here. I've been dreaming of a 'cuda since I was 15... Now a few years later and after bunch of car flipping I think I'm ready to find one! I just sold my '70 RR 440-6 4spd and I'm getting the mopar relapse shakes...  Looking under 15k, don't care if its numbers matching, pref manual.
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: dodgemania on July 03, 2020, 08:37:51 AM
 :welcome: to the site..  :cheers:
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: ToxicWolf on July 03, 2020, 09:25:34 AM
 :welcome:.  Hope you find a car you like.
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: Cuda Cody on July 03, 2020, 09:36:02 AM
Welcome to the forum @wes473 (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/wes473_7875)   :welcome:   :banana:   :veryexcited:  Cool RR.
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: floorit426 on July 03, 2020, 09:55:06 AM
Welcome to the site. My best friend, from all the way back in the 4th grade lives in your town. He's a real Mopar nut, with a '70 plum crazy, U code Challenger, as well as a few other Mopars. Let me know if you know Craig!
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: wes473 on July 03, 2020, 10:19:47 AM
@floorit426 (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/floorit426_1567) Can't say that I do, or have ran into him but I wouldn't mind meeting up! He should defiantly take them to some shows if there is any this year.... Car'd Alane was delayed and then canceled...
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: Chryco Psycho on July 03, 2020, 11:31:02 AM
Welcome from Panama , I attended the Cor De Alane show a couple of times
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: JS29 on July 03, 2020, 11:49:21 AM
 :welcome: I take it you are looking for a project car.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: challengermaniac on July 03, 2020, 11:49:45 AM
Welcome!

Maybe help us out as to your thoughts and expectations (year(s), condition and drivetrain) for your new E Body ride.   
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: CudaMoparRay on July 03, 2020, 12:44:41 PM
 :welcome: from Riverside, CA
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: cudamadd on July 03, 2020, 03:47:57 PM
Welcome from :australia: hope you find your ebody .
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: Dakota on July 04, 2020, 03:36:07 AM
:wave: Welcome the site from Buffalo, NY.   Good luck with your search.
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: RT999 on July 04, 2020, 06:32:23 AM
 :welcome: and good luck on your search!! :wave:
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: jimynick on July 05, 2020, 08:02:15 PM
Welcome to the site from Ontario,  :canada: and good luck with your quest! :wave:
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: BIGSHCLUNK on July 05, 2020, 09:31:26 PM
 :welcome:    Nice Runner !  :burnout:
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: wes473 on July 06, 2020, 07:27:13 AM
Thanks guys!  :cheers:

@challengermaniac (https://forum.e-bodies.org/mlist/challengermaniac_3349) well preferably a solid v8 4 spd car, 1970 cuda to be exact but I would consider any barracuda/cuda 70-74 under $15k.  :takemymoney: I'm no body guy so hopefully something that just needs mechanical/ basic cosmetic to be drive-able. My end goal is a manual V8 AAR clone or g3 hemi restomod or some of both.

At the end of the day I'm looking for a driver :burnout: that I can take my toddlers out to get ice cream with and have them "help" me work on it on the weekends etc.

I did find this base 74 barracuda, swaped 360 - 4 spd, should run and drive but needs front end work what are the pros and cons of fiberglass front fenders/qtrs? and how bad are rockers to replace?
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: Brads70 on July 06, 2020, 02:11:54 PM
Welcome Oh man I love your RR bummer you sold it  :drooling: One of my top 5 favorite cars!   With 15 K it's going to be tough to find a solid eBody.  Rust ones will easily run up 12-15k in sheet metal alone ( plus labor)  so buy as solid as as a one that you can afford.  at 15k your more likely to find a 72-74 Challenger ,maybe a 72-74 Barracuda?   :alan2cents:
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: Spikedog08 on July 06, 2020, 04:38:33 PM
Car looks great!  Welcome to the site!   :bigthumb:
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: nsmall on July 06, 2020, 09:54:58 PM
I grew up in Chewelah Washington.   I graduated from North Idaho College.  Anyway, welcome and good luck.  You can find a decent 72-74 ebody for 15k IMHO.  Good luck
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: Topcat on July 06, 2020, 10:28:22 PM
Look your potential seller REALLY closely in the eyes when you negotiate.

If their eyes are darting or blinking alot; It's either time to bail or turn up the heat.
Fast talking is a sign they're not comfortable. Maybe time to go elsewhere. Stroker seller wanting fantasy buyer
Relaxed seller, means take your time. He likes you.

Flip side:
Don't act like a tire kicker. He smells that and the conversation gets shorter.

Questions to avoid:
How much? Ask what's it worth to you? Any why?
When was the last time this was repaired?
Don't super low ball.
Be soft asking,...why are you selling now?  This may be a pain point. (death, health, or $)

Get them to talk stories.
Share common ground.
Compliment their accomplishments.
phrase..."Can we meet half way" when you begin to negotiate. This works often.
Whats your favorite Mopar? Why? When it last ran how was it?
How long have you been into Mopars? They either Love'm or Hate em.


Keep them in their comfort zone will help you, but be sharp minded and bring somebody to help you if you need. 
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: cudamadd on July 07, 2020, 02:49:40 AM
Very good advice Topcat  :australia:
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: 7E-Bodies on July 07, 2020, 06:02:52 AM
Welcome to the best site ever. Great people here. I've had many trusted exchanges here in both parts and advice. Don't give up on finding a car. They're still out there. Keep your lines in the water. I just found an unadvertised  "honey hole" with multiple indoor stored cars. Two hemis. Supposed to do an in-depth visit next week. Wants to sell all six in a package. Simply by visiting a car show and talking to folks. What I love doing anyway. Again, welcome.

:welcome:

Kevin
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: wes473 on July 27, 2020, 01:37:42 AM
Thanks guys! I decided to let the other one go, lost my deposit but I found this 1970 'cuda that I'm trucking down to look at.

https://forum.e-bodies.org/whats-it-worth/15/383-cuda/17515/
Title: Re: Hello from North Idaho!
Post by: Poolshark314 on August 30, 2020, 05:36:28 PM
Welcome! I just bought a 73 Cuda from Couer d'Alene and i'm waiting for it to come in the mail lol
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