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Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: 69Cuda340S] #1118551
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Thanks, I love it way more then any other car that I've ever had by far. Going to start a second job so I can get extra cash to buy some new parts for it.
Things that I want to do.....
-going to have an original radio gutted out for Ipod hook up
-new speakers
-new exhaust (tti)
-new front fenders (AMD)
-install white seat covers
-install carpet
-new rear door panels
-new top
-space savor and jack stuff, trunk mat
-clean up engine bay and detail with correct clamps, and hoses.
-rim blow wheel
-shifter boot
-wheel trim rings
-new engine harness.......

Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: 79machocharger] #1118552
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Thanks, I love it way more then any other car that I've ever had by far. Going to start a second job so I can get extra cash to buy some new parts for it.
Things that I want to do.....
-going to have an original radio gutted out for Ipod hook up
-new speakers
-new exhaust (tti)
-new front fenders (AMD)
-install white seat covers
-install carpet
-new rear door panels
-new top
-space savor and jack stuff, trunk mat
-clean up engine bay and detail with correct clamps, and hoses.
-rim blow wheel
-shifter boot
-wheel trim rings
-new engine harness.......




Oh man, its going to be in a 1000 pcs come spring ! Awesome car, I picked up a 383 4 speed 70 Cuda vert last year. Verts are a whole different animal. I know it wasn't on your wheel list, but I think magnum 500s look awesome on b5.

Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: N9671X2] #1118553
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When the roads clear off I'm going to be on them with the top down(lol). I'll tackle one little project at a time and keep driving it as I do it. I plain on restoring the car really nice in a few years. I've got to get some good use out of it first.

Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: 79machocharger] #1118554
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Put the new carpet in over the weekend and it came out great. I did however find out that my car was not a factory console car. The brackets were riveted in. I was very happy to see how solid the original floors were. I've decided to keep it as correct as I can and kept the console out of it.

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Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: 79machocharger] #1118555
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if someone needs a FT or BS,, you do my man!! and WHAT NO PICS TODAY!!! hope all is well,,

Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: 68427vette] #1118556
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I'm hoping the original front buckets are still at Stephens house some where and he'll eventually find them. If he dosent it's no big deal as I love the car and know what it is and it's never going any where as long as I live.

Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: 79machocharger] #1118557
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your doing it justice!!! and not letting it SIT!!! and be hidden !!

Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: 68427vette] #1118558
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Have you contacted Bill Rolack (I think that is his name) about the car? He has run the 71 'Cuda convertible registry since the eigthies and maybe he has some information on it. Bummer that the FT and BS sheet are missing but at least you have the VIN tag. Like you said, you have no plans to sell.


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Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: jeff968] #1118559
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Yup, he contacted me and gave me some info on it. Turned out to be a few ragtops built that day.

Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: 79machocharger] #1118560
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How long ago did he register it? I have a buddy with a 71 cuda conv that he has owned since 1981. I had a GB5 71 'Cuda a few years back. It had a body colored front grille.


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Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: jeff968] #1118561
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It was new to him untill I bought it. He just had a bunch of other cuda ragtops on his registry around it. I believe mine should have a color keyed grill as well.

Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: 79machocharger] #1118562
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Do you have a e-mail address to Mr Bill Rolack ? I need to reach him too. Thanks.

Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: kape1] #1118563
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You can contact me at the following e-mail address:

bremotorsports@verizon.net

Thanks!

Bill Rolik

www.billrolikenterprises.com

Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: bremotorsports] #1118564
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Be sure to register your 'verts on Ola's registry as well:

http://www.cudaized.com/

Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: 2fast4yourBrain] #1118565
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Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: 79machocharger] #1118566
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Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: 79machocharger] #1118567
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Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: 79machocharger] #1118568
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Took it out for the frist ride of the season last night and I loved every minute of it. Still needs alot but what a fun driver the way that it is.

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Re: 1971 cuda convertible 340 4 speed [Re: 79machocharger] #1118569
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LOVE this picture! Is that a GK6 340 Cuda? Def the ralleye wheels with the Goodyears, Just put them on my Cuda. The price was a shock until they were on the car, then it all went away!

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Yup GK6, I'm detailing the engine bay in that one right now.

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