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1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe

Posted By: bltcuda1972

1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/22/15 10:04 PM

I just brought 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe project, wonder if it is rare and it only make 1020. Should I restore it back to normal with 318. And it have a lot of option, it have build sheet and fender tag:

J81-Rear Spoiler (Gulf Wing)
C26-Roof Console
J78-Front Spoiler
A21-Elastomeic/Color Front Bumper
A45- Spoiler Package F&R
FE5-Rally Red
J54-Rally Hood
E44-318

What is your opinion

Thanks
Brad

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Posted By: VincentVega

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/22/15 10:08 PM

awesome car. what's your budget? Do a 318 stroker

Use an 86 or later block, factory roller lifters, nice cam...
Posted By: bltcuda1972

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/22/15 10:14 PM

Right now I am working on my 1970 Roadrunner. So it will take a while to get to my Barracuda. I am looking for 318 motor and put it in and drive it around til I am ready to restore it. I was thinking maybe spend $15000 on it.
Posted By: 6bblgt

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/22/15 10:36 PM

Quote:

I just brought 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe project, wonder if it is rare and it only make 1020. Should I restore it back to normal with 318. And it have a lot of option, it have build sheet and fender tag:



J81-Rear Spoiler (Gull Wing)
C26-Roof Console
J78-Front Spoiler
A21-Elastomeic/Color Front Bumper
A45- Spoiler Package F&R very RARE on a non-'Cuda
FE5-Rally Red
J54-Rally Hood RARE on a non-'Cuda
E44-318

With the documentation you have & it's rarity (combined with the fact that it survived 44 years without being robbed of parts or already "cloned" into a HEMI'Cuda) - leave it a GRAN COUPE. If you "need" more power - stay small block!

Got tag & sheet pics?

Does it look like the RED grill has always been there?
Posted By: Alaskan_TA

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/22/15 10:36 PM

Very well optioned. It is always cool to see a 318 car that is still a 318 car.

If you can fix any safety issues & get it running reliably, it would draw a lot of attention at any show just the way it is.
Posted By: That AMC Guy

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/22/15 10:51 PM

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Very well optioned. It is always cool to see a 318 car that is still a 318 car.

If you can fix any safety issues & get it running reliably, it would draw a lot of attention at any show just the way it is.



I agree!! Sometimes it's very cool to see the more pedestrian cars. Not that this one is, it's quite the opposite! See, I love seeing ordered cars because they reflect the personality of the original owner. In this case, somebody wanted to be a Flash Harry, but either didn't want a gas guzzler or didn't street race.

I have a pair of AMC Hornets. One a powder blue six, the other a bright yellow V8/stick car. (One Mild, One Wild)

The blue Six gets more attention. Drives me insane!

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Posted By: DAYCLONA

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/22/15 11:17 PM

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What is your opinion





Personally I'd clone it into a 440/6 or HEMICUDA...but it's YOUR car, to do as YOU please
Posted By: burdar

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/22/15 11:19 PM

If the original engine is long gone, build a 340 or 360 for it. Make sure to dress it out to look like a 318.
Posted By: Stewpar

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/22/15 11:31 PM

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If the original engine is long gone, build a 340 or 360 for it. Make sure to dress it out to look like a 318.



X2!
Posted By: bltcuda1972

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/23/15 12:30 AM

I will get pix of tag and sheet. I am going put 318 in it bec everyone upgraded the motor and I don't see very many straight 6 or 318
Posted By: Alaskan_TA

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/23/15 12:33 AM

I do, but I own four cars with 318s & one with a /6.

I was actually disappointed when I found out the /6 car did not have the original engine.
Posted By: bltcuda1972

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/23/15 04:36 PM

Here my build sheet

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Posted By: bltcuda1972

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/23/15 04:38 PM

Build Sheet

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Posted By: 6bblgt

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/23/15 07:52 PM

Manual steering & black wheels w/"dog dish" hub caps - odd duck for sure!

Do you have a picture of the interior - I don't think I've ever seen a '71 Gran Coupe ONLY "credit OPTION" vinyl interior P6X9.


Posted By: screamindriver

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/24/15 01:34 AM

Nice score...I'd make it as close to the buildsheet as possible with a few liberties where you would'nt notice like the smallblock engine improvement discussed...
Posted By: Diego (not Ted)

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/24/15 08:31 AM

That looks like an AWESOME car!

Kinda reminds me of this rarity . . .

http://www.reocities.com/motorcity/speedway/7536/gc383.html
Posted By: 69HemiGTX

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/24/15 12:27 PM

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Manual steering & black wheels w/"dog dish" hub caps - odd duck for sure!



No A/C, either. The original owner must have spent everything he had on appearance options. I agree with the others. Keep it stock appearing under the hood. It's kind of like an E-body version of a Twister or Sizzler. Very cool.
Posted By: Hemiken

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/24/15 01:27 PM

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Manual steering & black wheels w/"dog dish" hub caps - odd duck for sure!

Do you have a picture of the interior - I don't think I've ever seen a '71 Gran Coupe ONLY "credit OPTION" vinyl interior P6X9.



Hey Dan, What does "credit option" actually mean please. Would a P6** interior be the top of the line for interiors for a 1971 Gran Coupe.......

By the way bltcuda1972 (brad), what an awesome Gran Coupe you have. Keep it all stock and tickle up any size small block you want but still give the illusion that it is all original. Very nice car.
Posted By: Copper Dart

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/24/15 03:07 PM

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If the original engine is long gone, build a 340 or 360 for it. Make sure to dress it out to look like a 318.



X3
I like this idea too.
Keep it as close to the factory build/look as possible.
Congrats on the find!
Posted By: yella71

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/24/15 04:13 PM

Meah, put a big block in it and beat it like a red headed step child
Posted By: Stewpar

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/24/15 04:29 PM

You could even go as far as to modify the factory 318 2bbl air cleaner to accept the 4bbl.
Posted By: Diego (not Ted)

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/25/15 05:26 AM

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Hey Dan, What does "credit option" actually mean please. Would a P6** interior be the top of the line for interiors for a 1971 Gran Coupe.......



I'll let Dan correct me if I goof, but the leather and vinyl seats were standard for the Gran Coupe, with cloth as a no-cost option. If you wanted vinyl, they had it as a credit option, meaning since you weren't opting for the leather, they would give you some money back since the leather was factored into the price.

And if I'm correct, the vinyl seats were the GFC were fancier than those found on the Barracuda and 'Cuda.
Posted By: Hemiken

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/26/15 06:12 AM

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Hey Dan, What does "credit option" actually mean please. Would a P6** interior be the top of the line for interiors for a 1971 Gran Coupe.......



I'll let Dan correct me if I goof, but the leather and vinyl seats were standard for the Gran Coupe, with cloth as a no-cost option. If you wanted vinyl, they had it as a credit option, meaning since you weren't opting for the leather, they would give you some money back since the leather was factored into the price.

And if I'm correct, the vinyl seats were the GFC were fancier than those found on the Barracuda and 'Cuda.



So would the P6** interior be classed as better or equal to the leather interior then.
Posted By: Hemiken

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/26/15 06:14 AM

Hi Brad (bltcuda1972),

Can you post up more pictures of your Gran Coupe please, i really like it a lot.
Something about 70 and 71 Gran Coupes are so appealing and yet so very cool with some one off options.
Posted By: 6bblgt

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/26/15 07:19 AM

1970 & '71 Gran Coupes had leather & vinyl bucket seat interiors STANDARD.

If you ordered the all vinyl (Gran Coupe specific) or cloth & vinyl, you received a (48.25) CREDIT on your window sticker in '70




If you ordered the all vinyl (Gran Coupe specific) or cloth & vinyl, you received a (44.40) CREDIT on your window sticker in '71


IMO a lesser cost "all vinyl" or "cloth & vinyl" interior is a lesser OPTION in a Gran Coupe, but at this point I don't think they'd affect the value of a finished car. (they do look cool & are considerably "RARER")
Posted By: Hemiken

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/26/15 07:28 AM

Thanks for that clarification Dan

I think the P6** interiors are pretty darn cool myself also.

This is the back seat upper portion of what came in my Brothers 71 Gran Coupe, it was the only factory part left in his car, it is P6B5 interior car.
Have a look how dark the Blues are on it.

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Posted By: bltcuda1972

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/26/15 02:11 PM

Ok, I will get more picture this evening.
Posted By: mymcodebee

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/26/15 03:44 PM

Congrats on a great score. I really like that car!!
We brought a 70 convertible /6 barracuda mostly original paint, steel wheel car and a 71 Hemi Cuda Clone Ragtop to Carlisle the same year. The /6 got way more attention. My brother drove the ragtop down to Carlisle and I trailered the Hemi. It would be refreshing to see that beauty stay pretty much like it was born.
Posted By: p d'ro

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/26/15 04:47 PM

Are you selling it or keeping it? If I were keeping it I would put in a hot 340, drop it a little with good suspension parts and beat on it.. Selling, respray, big block..
Posted By: EV2CUDA

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/26/15 10:37 PM

I would put in a stroked 360
I also have a 71 barracuda with f and r spoilers, ralley hood and rear window louvers.
Posted By: skicker

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/26/15 11:24 PM

The second picture of the seats is what was in my 70 Gran Coupe. Black door panels with the red inlay...black seats with red piping and the hounds tooth material in center made for a great looking interior. Man I wish I would have kept that car...
Posted By: bltcuda1972

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/27/15 01:52 PM

Vinyl Seats

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Posted By: bltcuda1972

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/27/15 01:53 PM

more pix

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Posted By: bltcuda1972

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/27/15 01:56 PM

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more pix



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Posted By: bltcuda1972

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/27/15 01:57 PM

x4 pix

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Posted By: bltcuda1972

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/27/15 01:57 PM

x5 pix

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Posted By: bltcuda1972

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/27/15 02:02 PM

p d'ro - I am going to keep it for now unless someone offer me a lot of money
Right now I am taking a bids to do body work for me. While I am working on my 1970 Roadrunner.
Posted By: Hemiken

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/27/15 03:00 PM

Thank you for the additional pictures, it is a really cool car.
Posted By: mymcodebee

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/27/15 05:27 PM

Where was it sitting all these years? Do you have as found pics?
Posted By: a12rag

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/27/15 05:43 PM

Great Car !!! Most definetly keep it small block . . . my 70 Sport Satellite was originally a 318 car, however the original engine was LONG gone when I got the car . . . I built a 360 and 727 for it. Kept everything looking same as 318 . . .

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Posted By: a12rag

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/27/15 05:48 PM

BTW . . . look for exhaust manifolds from 71(??)-73 Road Runner with 318. They look EXACTLY like regular 318 manifolds, but have the port sizes for the larger 340/360 !! As well, the pass side is not drilled out for heat riser valve !! I don't have a pic of them on this computer, but they also have "318 RR" stamped on them !! Great way to let the bigger engine breathe, but still have things looking 318 stock !!

The cloth insert in the seats is AWESOME !!! Here is what I did on my Sport Satellite . . . yes, the car came from factory with the 6way manual adjust drivers seat - and the knobs were one black and one chrome !!

Cheers

Mark

PS - Make the car for YOU !!! It is yours !!

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Posted By: bltcuda1972

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/27/15 05:51 PM

mymcodebee - What I do is salvage old barn and sell the lumber and I notice Cuda and Challenger is down the hill that no one notice it from the road. And I was lucky and brought it but he gave me Challenger free because it so rusty and missing a lot of parts. You can look it up under E-bodies parts for sale.
I will send another pix where I found the way it is.
Posted By: bltcuda1972

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/27/15 05:54 PM

a12rag - Nice car. I bet you get a lot of attention from car show?? Yes I will restored it back to factory 318. The vinyl seat was cool too but I look it up to buy new cover and it cost about over $1000
Posted By: a12rag

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 01/27/15 08:59 PM

Bltcuda72 . . . I got the cloth insert fabric, from SMS in Oregon. I got way more than I needed, so spent more than I should have, then there was the Legendary Interior at $1k and then having the shop redo the seats, change out the vinyl insert for the cloth . . . Don't even ASK how much $$$$ is wrapped up in the seats in the Sport Satellite !!!!. . . Ugghhh, but in the end, (which is what really sits on the seats) it was worth it !! ha ha ha . . . Yes the FC7 "In-Violet" color gets way noticed !!

Your car will get WAYYYYY noticed, because it IS NOT the hemi 4spd clone . . . love to see the "regular" cars getting thier do. After all, not every car sold back then, was a Hemi, or big block car. And, with cost of fuel these days (ok, it has come down TONS, but when it was higher), it is great to be able to drive your car wherever and whenever you want !!!

Good find and good luck with it !!! Keep the updates coming !!!

Cheers,

Mark
Posted By: mymcodebee

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 03/11/15 06:49 PM

Did you sell it? I just saw it listed on Craigs and clicked back over and it was gone.
Posted By: bltcuda1972

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 03/17/15 05:55 PM

yes I sold it and I saw it on ebay now. the reason is I sold it because it major to work on it so I don't have time to do it.
Posted By: Big Bad Bee

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe - 03/19/15 05:02 AM

So someone is flipping it now? That's a drag.
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