Not my car.
Sounds like a lot of metal work was done.
No mention of fender tag or build sheet....
https://akroncanton.craigslist.org/cto/d/1971-cuda-plymouth-rotisserie/6473081901.html
Worth every penny in my opinion... :alan2cents:
Damn...when I saw Akron/Canton craigslist header I thought it would be close to go look at, but its actually located in Pittsburgh, about 2 hours away. I agree its worth the $$$$$.
Nice car. Hopefully the metal work was done correctly. I love Lemon twist. Just partial to it since my first 70' RR was that.
That could be a deal with everything he's done already. Is it a real BS Cuda?
Quote from: Cuda Cody on January 26, 2018, 10:26:39 AM
That could be a deal with everything he's done already. Is it a real BS Cuda?
A quote from the ad
"Car is a true BS code 340 4 speed Cuda that was repainted in the original Lemon Twist color "
That is a keeper for sure. You could not get a project car to this point for the money. The hard stuff is finished, just pick out your power plant and running gear and start shifting gears. :stayinlane:
Quote from: 71GranCoupe on January 26, 2018, 11:46:58 AM
That is a keeper for sure. You could not get a project car to this point for the money. The hard stuff is finished, just pick out your power plant and running gear and start shifting gears. :stayinlane:
:iagree:You buy A project car, 10,000-15,000. 30,000 wont get the body to that point!!! And A 4-speed ta-boot.
Yep. Someone needs to jump on that fast. Initially some may say too high but then I would guess they've never seen the real costs to get to this point with a full build.
Wes
Lots of money left to spend on it. I dunno, it's really an AMD car.
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on January 26, 2018, 06:52:50 PM
Lots of money left to spend on it. I dunno, it's really an AMD car.
My thoughts as well.... I guess these days guys accept that as normal or even better because it's new.... The only repo metal on either of my Mopar's is the trunk floors.....
Quote from: 1 Wild R/T on January 26, 2018, 09:03:22 PM
Quote from: RUNCHARGER on January 26, 2018, 06:52:50 PM
Lots of money left to spend on it. I dunno, it's really an AMD car.
My thoughts as well.... I guess these days guys accept that as normal or even better because it's new.... The only repo metal on either of my Mopar's is the trunk floors.....
I'm going to agree with these guys.
IMO That's a lot of money for a non numbers 340 car with little to no documentation and major repop sheetmetal replacement.
First, I think that car has a long way to go $$$$$ wise.
From looking at the rough condition of the rear end and leaf springs it appears the car was hastily put together to make it a roller, why put an unrestored rear suspension back under the car.
I'll bet the front suspension is rough too.
I'm not an all original type guy but for those who would pay top dollar for one, I would think to buy and finish this car you would have well north of $60k in it?
My thinking is when this car is finished it's going to be a non matching car with possibly no fender tag or build sheet that has been totally rebuilt by AMD or whatever arguably inferior repop sheetmetal was used.
What's a car like this worth when done compared to this running and driving 71 340 'Cuda?
https://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/cto/d/1971-cuda-340-4speed-391-gear/6473020725.html
I agree with everything you said, HOWEVER...that's not the point.
What will you have to pay to buy a 1971 340 4spd Cuda in any project condition ? Have you ever seen anything priced under $5K ? under $10K ? ....not too many original 1971 BS23 projects around for under $10K regardless of engine size or overall condition. More like $15K even over $25K....a fairly solid FJ6 340 4speed project just sold around here last Summer for $26K USD... :o needing full restoration...
Then have you ever restored a 1971 Cuda ? Have you ever started with a car needing lots of sheet metal work ?
This guy lists nearly $20K in parts ....probably more.....
Maybe you haven't paid to have a car completely painted lately.....there's another $15K
Point is....you will never bring a rusty 1971 Cuda to the point this car is at for anything close to his asking price. :alan2cents:
I agree with Alan. It's what the market is and costs of what he's done.
Sure would have been simpler for him to list the metal not replaced! :)
The replacement metal doesn't scare me if it was done right....All that means is another one has been saved :worship:
Quote from: anlauto on January 27, 2018, 05:27:39 AM
I agree with everything you said, HOWEVER...that's not the point.
What will you have to pay to buy a 1971 340 4spd Cuda in any project condition ? Have you ever seen anything priced under $5K ? under $10K ? ....not too many original 1971 BS23 projects around for under $10K regardless of engine size or overall condition. More like $15K even over $25K....a fairly solid FJ6 340 4speed project just sold around here last Summer for $26K USD... :o needing full restoration...
Then have you ever restored a 1971 Cuda ? Have you ever started with a car needing lots of sheet metal work ?
This guy lists nearly $20K in parts ....probably more.....
Maybe you haven't paid to have a car completely painted lately.....there's another $15K
Point is....you will never bring a rusty 1971 Cuda to the point this car is at for anything close to his asking price. :alan2cents:
And my point is it the car needs every piece of sheetmetal in the AMD catalog to save it maybe it shouldn't be saved.... I'll find a better car.... Or not....
It shows that it's about 5 or so miles from where I grew up in Pittsburgh so if it's spent it's life there they salted every year on the roads
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And my point is it the car needs every piece of sheetmetal in the AMD catalog to save it maybe it shouldn't be saved.... I'll find a better car.... Or not....
There's better 71 340 Cudas, but they cost twice as much. :alan2cents:
Make no mistake: I'm glad it has been saved. But an original panel car has more value and I've restored two cars in similar (although original metal) condition as this car recently and I can tell you there will be more $$$$ spent on this car than just an engine and transmission. I keep every receipt and it isn't hard to run up $20k above the cost of the shell, engine and trans. Depending on whether you want an original or parts store radiator for instance. However this car will give you a jump on spending $15k on a core 71 Cuda and doing all the metalwork to it as long as the work has been done up to your satisfaction. Buying this car will save someone a year or two with a welder and waiting for the paint shop hopefully. In the end you'll end up with an $80k and up non-matching 340 Cuda, as long as you know that going in, no problem.
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