1971 billboards or no?

Posted By: kingkt

1971 billboards or no? - 02/10/09 08:24 PM

i just finished restoring a 71 cuda, its all numbers matching and factory spec's. it did not come with billboards, but i am thinking of installing them. i may need to sell it as well. just wondering what all you mopar guys think of adding them, or not??? thanx for your input..

Posted By: ph23vo

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/10/09 08:24 PM

to sell add them... to keep ... stock dan

Posted By: shakerjoe

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/10/09 08:29 PM

I'll reverse - to sell don't install, keep as built, if keeping, and you like them - install and be happy

Posted By: MLR426

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/10/09 09:21 PM

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I'll reverse - to sell don't install, keep as built, if keeping, and you like them - install and be happy

Reverse is the right way to look at it if you
think you might sell.

logan426

Posted By: DPelletier

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/10/09 09:31 PM

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I'll reverse - to sell don't install, keep as built, if keeping, and you like them - install and be happy

Reverse is the right way to look at it if you
think you might sell.

logan426

The reverse of reverse or just reverse?

Dave

Posted By: Diego (not Ted)

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/10/09 11:36 PM

What color is the car? Is it the original color?

You could always drive it without, then add them later.

Posted By: DCM71cuda

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/10/09 11:40 PM

Just put them on one side!!!

Problem solved!!!

Posted By: FY1TA & 65 Wedge

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/10/09 11:42 PM

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Just put them on one side!!!

Problem solved!!!

I was going to say that!

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/10/09 11:43 PM

put them on !!!!

Posted By: Challenger_Nut

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/10/09 11:43 PM

For me that is easy. I didn't like the Billboards when the cars were new and I still haven't bought into let's put them on everything trend.

Posted By: kingkt

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/10/09 11:51 PM

its gf7 green original and i restored the same. thanx everyone for your input, im stuck on what to do, and ill probably end up selling her.

Posted By: Reverend_Ron

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/10/09 11:52 PM

Put them ON!

Posted By: DCM71cuda

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/10/09 11:52 PM

Seriously....it comes down to personal preference.

I think with certain paint/interior combos they look great, but with some combinations, they look

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/10/09 11:57 PM

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For me that is easy. I didn't like the Billboards when the cars were new and I still haven't bought into let's put them on everything trend.

I couldn't agree more. They are pretty ugly to begin with, but putting them on everything takes the uniqueness away from those cars that actually did come from the factory with them. Many years ago I could appreciate them as being pretty interesting at least...now they are just zzzzzzzzzzz...

Posted By: DaytonaTurbo

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/11/09 12:12 AM

I like the billboards, if I had a cuda I'd add them.

Could always add a line in the ad saying for X dollars more I'll add a set of billboards...

Posted By: RUNCHARGER

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/11/09 01:41 AM

The 70 Cuda is an extemely clean design, then Chrysler hung on the "busy" 71 grille and cheesey fender louvers. For me adding the billboards just totally "kiddies" it up. I would leave them off. If the next owner wants to add them he can go ahead.

Sheldon

Posted By: Challenger_Nut

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/11/09 02:53 AM

Thanks! I was begining to think that I was the only one who likes the 70 'cuda's clean look. Back in the day the 70 was the "ONE"..........

Posted By: ScottSmith_Harms

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/11/09 02:57 AM

I don't care for them much on none High Impact colors (and even those I only like them on the bright ones). One thing that sucks is cleaning them, wax build up on the edges, etc.

Posted By: MLR426

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/11/09 01:40 PM

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I'll reverse - to sell don't install, keep as built, if keeping, and you like them - install and be happy

Reverse is the right way to look at it if you
think you might sell.

logan426

The reverse of reverse or just reverse?

Just the first reverse Dave.

logan426

Posted By: DPelletier

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/11/09 04:09 PM

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I'll reverse - to sell don't install, keep as built, if keeping, and you like them - install and be happy

Reverse is the right way to look at it if you
think you might sell.

logan426

The reverse of reverse or just reverse?

Just the first reverse Dave.

logan426

Dave

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/11/09 06:24 PM

hey theres nothing better than a 71 with billboards, all the guys that say no dont have a clue!!! the 70 dosent compare not even close!!

Posted By: Kudakidd

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/11/09 06:39 PM

hate 'em.

Posted By: CJK440

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/11/09 06:52 PM

71 cudas without billboards look almost as boring as 70 Cuda's.

Put em on. Just make sure they are the black ones. The white don't look so good.

Posted By: Kudakidd

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/11/09 07:42 PM

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71 cudas without billboards look almost as boring as 70 Cuda's.

Hey Chris, I got my hockey stripes!

Posted By: PAINT IT BLACK

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/11/09 07:49 PM

Seeing as how the billboards were the coolest thing ever invented next to the wheel... I'd say add them.

Decals are a pain to clean around though (wax).

Posted By: CHRGR69

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/11/09 08:27 PM

Sell without, but throw them in with the sale (if you already have them) and give the proud new owner the choice!

Posted By: 6PAX

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/12/09 07:13 AM

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The 70 Cuda is an extemely clean design, then Chrysler hung on the "busy" 71 grille and cheesey fender louvers. For me adding the billboards just totally "kiddies" it up. I would leave them off. If the next owner wants to add them he can go ahead.

I agree.

Posted By: CJK440

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/12/09 01:55 PM

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71 cudas without billboards look almost as boring as 70 Cuda's.

Hey Chris, I got my hockey stripes!

I'm foolin.

I never had an issue with wax, I used zaino and just went right over them.

Posted By: BDS871Cuda

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/12/09 02:27 PM

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hey theres nothing better than a 71 with billboards, all the guys that say no dont have a clue!!! the 70 dosent compare not even close!!

Really?

Hey theres nothing better than a 57 Chevy with
wings, all the guys that say no dont have a
clue!!! the 55 doesnt compare not even close!!!

Or!!!

hey theres nothing better than a 70, all the
guys that say no dont have a clue!!!!
the 71 with billboards doesnt compare not
even close!!!

J/K with ya!

Next,,, Anyone else want to fill in the blanks?

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/13/09 03:10 PM

no chevys they suck!!!! 71 with billboards nothing better, 70 i laugh at hahahahahahaha!!!!

Posted By: Diego (not Ted)

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/13/09 04:14 PM

Billboards all depend on the color of the car and the decal. To me, I love Curious Yellow with black billboards, but a black vinyl top and rubber bumpers should be a part of the image too. But seeing a car without a vinyl top and without billboards also makes for a new experience, as if it is a different car.

I also love white billboards. Of course it depends on the color of the car, but when you see one color with black ones and then a similar one with white one, again it's like looking at a whole different car.

I think all you need to do is look at Alan Gallant's old white and orange '71 340 car to see that these cars don't need billboards, and his car ended up better without them.

Posted By: ChallengerGary

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/13/09 07:09 PM

Given that the car is not a high impact color, I'd say skip the billboards - and this is coming from a guy that actually sells the stripes...

Posted By: Kirby

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/13/09 07:35 PM

I just painted my 71' coal miners butt black- I had Phoenix graphics make my billboards out of the flat black(reflects white) material used on Road Runner strobe stripes- should look wicked. So my vote is for Billboards-

Posted By: Anonymous

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/13/09 09:58 PM

post a pic of your black cuda??

Posted By: MagnumGT

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/15/09 08:14 PM

The new owner might re-paint and/or stripe the car! I despise clones and by the way guys, I'll
trade my "clean looking" '70 for a "busy" '71 all day long...

Posted By: moparmojo

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/15/09 09:22 PM

If that is what you like, put them on. I like em. Dont worry about if you have to sell it, if it is nice it will sell no matter what (if priced appropriately)

Posted By: cdp

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/15/09 11:00 PM

What wheels are on them? I like them without billboards if they have painted steel wheels. If they have 10 hole ralleys or magnums, I like the billboards.

Just sold a resto project 71-340-auto that was lemon twist with factory black billboards and top. I'd have to get rid of the black top though.

Posted By: rrunner

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/15/09 11:03 PM

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hate 'em.

Posted By: BloFish

Re: 1971 billboards or no? - 02/15/09 11:56 PM

What, no pic's?