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WANTED: 4.10 Dana for 1970 V Code 'Cuda - June 1970 or Earlier

Started by 70_440-6Cuda, July 07, 2022, 01:57:09 PM

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70_440-6Cuda

hey all, looking for a correct original Dana set up for a '70 'Cuda with 4.10 gears.  Just the housing, or complete or whatever.  Original V code car with Super Performance Axle Package  w/4.10 Ratio

any leads are appreciated, I know it is probably not an easy task
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anlauto

If you're looking for the correct original piece for your car, it will be very difficult to find and likely in the $5000.00 range. You can get an aftermarket Dana 60 built for half that...Odd it was removed from your car :thinking:
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70_440-6Cuda

Understood the price tag will be high if I ever locate the right housing; would be willing to pay the premium I think.

I was going to ask about the missing Dana - I received my broadcast sheet (thanks Barry!!) and my 70 V code was a TX9 Black Velvet car with "450" steelies (which I am also looking for) and poverty caps, the A32 Super Performance Axle Package  w/4.10 Ratio, power front disc brakes, no PS and overhead console and leather seats no insert. 

It is curious why the Dana would be missing - there are a lot of what ifs with this car that do not really add up, but over 50 years who knows what people carelessly discard, or pirate for another car?

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kdcarman

Sounds similar to my car that Alan restored.
TX9, 4 speed, dana, shaker hood

Katfish

I have an E-body Dana, need to check what gears originally came in it

JH27N0B

Interestingly my '71 V code Challenger somehow lost its original Dana too.
It has a B body Dana in it now, but I'm not sure if it's a 71-72 B body or a 70 and before Dana.
I've heard 71-72 ones are very rare.
It would be nice to get a E body Dana for my car, but a big project to find one, sell the one I have, get the new one set up, etc.

Cuda_mark



Cuda_mark


70_440-6Cuda

You can't buy happiness, but you can buy horsepower and that's kind of the same thing.....

Cuda_mark

The link is above but it looks like the ad expired. I have it saved in my Craigslist favorites so I'll try to contact the guy and see if it's still for sale


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70_440-6Cuda

Got it - Thanks!  Let me know what you hear - I am sure I am not that lucky!
You can't buy happiness, but you can buy horsepower and that's kind of the same thing.....


Cuda_mark

Quote from: 70_440-6Cuda on July 07, 2022, 06:57:10 PM
Got it - Thanks!  Let me know what you hear - I am sure I am not that lucky!

Yeah , since the posting expired, it won't let me contact him anymore. I'll keep an eye out and see if he reposts it.

340Challman

Kevin

6pack

I bought a B body Dana for my Cuda.  I was going to put on 3/4" spacers and weld new spring perches to the E body distance.  When I went to Carlisle Chrysler this year heading towards visiting Alan.  I saw and purchased an original 1970 E body 4.10 Dana for $3250.  It was the first time I ever seen one for sale in about 5 years.  It came with new 11-inch brakes and hardware and a set of 3.54 gears.  So I put the B body Dana up for sale.  I am glad I did not weld on the perches.  I heard of one a friend seen for sale last year for $6000.  He said the guy sold it to a flipper. Good luck on your search.

70_440-6Cuda

Thanks all!!  I am continuing to search and network - thought I had one lined up through a contact here and the deal was almost done, but turned out it was a 3.54 so the search continues - thanks to all for the info and referrals.  Debating on going with something like this if I cannot hunt down an original - any feedback?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/333157762455?hash=item4d91c00597:g:c5cAAOSwOrBa2hen
You can't buy happiness, but you can buy horsepower and that's kind of the same thing.....