Project 'cuda

[PTmodrod]

Originally Posted by cleverklutz

If you go with an older Cuda, they are a bit cheaper to buy, but much different body style. They were a-body based, (same as Duster, Dart, Valiant, Scamp). The first gen Cuda has a monster rear window and ran from 64-66. The second gen Cuda was a bit sleeker and was made from 67-69. The third gen was E-body based and a larger car. It's the one that's so dang expensive, with the 1971 being the most desirable because of it's unique grill. The e-body's ran from 70-74. I used to have a crush on Cuda's till I realized I'd never make enough money in my lifetime to own one!

Here's a 65 Formula S, note the monster rear window.

69 Convertible. This is still an a-body. The front looks much more modernized. Hemi badging on the side of this car. Wouldn't corner worth a darn, but it would catch anything in a straight line. Not sure what they weigh with a Hemi, but a-bodied cars normally weigh under 3000#!

My favorite year, 1971. This one also has the shaker hood, which is a real cool looking option, and rare. The 71 is the only year for this grill, and dual headlights. Note Hemi badging as well. Unfortunately these babies start at $30K on Ebay! The e-bodies are larger, and pricier, but IMHO they look the best! I'd take any Cuda I could get tho, they're all cool!


Ben

I have loved Cudas since I knew about cars, and have been looking at getting one for just as long. By the time I get up the money for it, the price for a good rolling chassis should be $7-8000. I prefer the grille of the 73 over that of the 71 honestly, and it makes more sense for the theme of the car I am going for. Clean and simple. The six smaller grilles would clutter it up too much. I also prefer the round rear lights of the 73 over the square slatted ones of the 71. The shaker hood option, so far as i remember, came on the hemi cars, and was optional for those with the 440 six pack, which is just as cool if you ask me. the 60's cudas are just plain strange looking IMO... I respect them for what they are, but it is just not a proper muscle car. Since I first saw one years ago, I have learned everything I can about them, and I am now confident that my knowledge base is good enough to build one. As for their prices on eBay, thats obviously for a kind of ratty non original car. An original hemi-car can fetch $200k easily.

[bobs turbo pt]

71 is awesome but probably the most $$

[PTmodrod]

Originally Posted by bobs turbo pt

71 is awesome but probably the most $$

From what I have seen on the net, 71 and 73 seem to fetch the same price for the same trim levels... 72 seems to fall short. I suppose because it was the transition year...

[Duster]

I personally really like this "little" '69 Convertible

[bobs turbo pt]

no pic duster ??

[PTmodrod]

Originally Posted by Duster

I personally really like this "little" '69 Convertible

Agree with bob, got a pic? I have seen them before but not necessarily the one you are talking about.