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Started by SpeedD408, May 18, 2020, 12:06:45 PM

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SpeedD408

Hello,

Finally picked up my dream car.  I've been looking for a '71 Cuda for about 20 years.  Either they were way to expensive for a box or rust, super beautifully and way out of my price range, or I wasn't in a place to acquire one.   As of March 27, I finally picked up my girl.  Which is interesting as her born on date is March 25th.  I've been on the forum for about 6 weeks now (as of May 18) and enjoying it. 

I've been wanting to get some good picks to post but this just isn't happening for various reasons. Therefore, here are picks from inside that garage (it has been raining today). 

The fender tag info is in my signature.  Highly loaded 2 tag car.   

I just received the correct Thumbwheel AM/FM with Cassette port on Friday so that needs to go in.  Probably the main reason the guy would sell it to me is the fender tag info.  He saw and and thought that it belonged in car with a real R35 code.

First items are go fix the issues, corrections (like the radio).  Then see how the finances go.   Right now, I'm thinking changes that are invisible are ok (like installing a Sure-Trac).  Changes that are visible, I'm still on the fence....  Will probably be on a case by case bassis.

Whoever did the restoration before me did a good job.  The inspector I had look the car over thought it looked to be between 5-10 years ago. 

Thanks for the add and for the great place to get and share information.
1971 Cuda - 383, Rallye Red, Rallye Cluster, Disc Brakes, Rear Defogger, A/C, Road Lamps, AM/FM Radio
Tag #1- N1B FE5 H6XW V1W A01 A62 B51 C16 C55 G11 G36 H31 H51 J25 J45 J54 L25 L31 L34 M21 M25 M31 M88 N41
Tag #2- N42 N85 R35 26

JS29

 :welcome: Nice looking cuda. If it is a 4-speed the code is D21. Hope you enjoy your car.  :handshake:

SpeedD408

Thank you.  It has a 727 TorqueFlite. 
1971 Cuda - 383, Rallye Red, Rallye Cluster, Disc Brakes, Rear Defogger, A/C, Road Lamps, AM/FM Radio
Tag #1- N1B FE5 H6XW V1W A01 A62 B51 C16 C55 G11 G36 H31 H51 J25 J45 J54 L25 L31 L34 M21 M25 M31 M88 N41
Tag #2- N42 N85 R35 26


JS29

How do you like the 383, I like mine.  :yes:

Chryco Psycho

Congrats on finding a beautiful Cuda , Enjoy  :twothumbsup:

SpeedD408

383 - really like it.  Fun to drive.  I'm a fan of large bore, short stroke combinations.  Seems to be safer at higher higher RPM.
1971 Cuda - 383, Rallye Red, Rallye Cluster, Disc Brakes, Rear Defogger, A/C, Road Lamps, AM/FM Radio
Tag #1- N1B FE5 H6XW V1W A01 A62 B51 C16 C55 G11 G36 H31 H51 J25 J45 J54 L25 L31 L34 M21 M25 M31 M88 N41
Tag #2- N42 N85 R35 26

chris NOS



jimynick

Welcome to the site from Ontario,  :canada: and congrats on scoring that red and white beauty! Enjoy!  :wave:
In the immortal words of Jimmy Scott- "pace yourself!"

cataclysm80

Hello from Central Florida
:wave:
...between Orlando and Daytona.

SpeedD408

Cool almost local.  I'm in Lake County on US 27.
1971 Cuda - 383, Rallye Red, Rallye Cluster, Disc Brakes, Rear Defogger, A/C, Road Lamps, AM/FM Radio
Tag #1- N1B FE5 H6XW V1W A01 A62 B51 C16 C55 G11 G36 H31 H51 J25 J45 J54 L25 L31 L34 M21 M25 M31 M88 N41
Tag #2- N42 N85 R35 26

cataclysm80

I'm on the border of Lake & Volusia.


71vert340

 Welcome and you have a great looking Cuda. Enjoy.
Terry

Rosco234

Beautiful car. Welcome to the forum.


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RUNCHARGER

Welcome to the forum, nice car.
Sheldon

Dakota

:wave: Welcome to the site from Buffalo, NY.  Gorgeous ride!   Glad to have you here with us.