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1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe #1736417 01/22/15 06:04 PM 01/22/15 06:04 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 181 Illinois B bltcuda1972 OP member
bltcuda1972 OP member B Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 181 Illinois	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 8404796-IMG-20141216-00751.jpg (679 downloads)

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: bltcuda1972] #1736418 01/22/15 06:08 PM 01/22/15 06:08 PM
Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,106 Northeast V VincentVega super stock
VincentVega super stock V Joined: Oct 2012 Posts: 1,106 Northeast	awesome car. what's your budget? Do a 318 stroker Use an 86 or later block, factory roller lifters, nice cam... Looking for 1975 through 1978 B body 4 door sedan sheet metal or parts cars - monaco, fury, coronet. Please let me know

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: VincentVega] #1736419 01/22/15 06:14 PM 01/22/15 06:14 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 181 Illinois B bltcuda1972 OP member
bltcuda1972 OP member B Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 181 Illinois	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.

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: bltcuda1972] #1736420 01/22/15 06:36 PM 01/22/15 06:36 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,517 Las Vegas, NV 6bblgt I Live Here
6bblgt I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,517 Las Vegas, NV	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?

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: bltcuda1972] #1736421 01/22/15 06:36 PM 01/22/15 06:36 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 29,654 Hamtramck, PA A Alaskan_TA Fluffy Balladeer
Alaskan_TA Fluffy Balladeer A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 29,654 Hamtramck, PA	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.

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: Alaskan_TA] #1736422 01/22/15 06:51 PM 01/22/15 06:51 PM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,798 Castlegar, BC, Canada That AMC Guy master
That AMC Guy master Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,798 Castlegar, BC, Canada	Quote: 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! 8404831-twins.jpg (273 downloads) Bloody Mary, Full of Vodka, Blessed art thou among cocktails....

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: bltcuda1972] #1736423 01/22/15 07:17 PM 01/22/15 07:17 PM
Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass DAYCLONA I Live Here
DAYCLONA I Live Here Joined: Dec 2007 Posts: 18,157 Mass	Quote: 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

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: That AMC Guy] #1736424 01/22/15 07:19 PM 01/22/15 07:19 PM
Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,369 Iowa burdar Owen's Dad
burdar Owen's Dad Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 7,369 Iowa	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.

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: burdar] #1736425 01/22/15 07:31 PM 01/22/15 07:31 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,963 Wisconsin Stewpar master
Stewpar master Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 2,963 Wisconsin	Quote: 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! Admiration For Multiple Carburetor Vehicles...

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: 6bblgt] #1736426 01/22/15 08:30 PM 01/22/15 08:30 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 181 Illinois B bltcuda1972 OP member
bltcuda1972 OP member B Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 181 Illinois	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

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: bltcuda1972] #1736427 01/22/15 08:33 PM 01/22/15 08:33 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 29,654 Hamtramck, PA A Alaskan_TA Fluffy Balladeer
Alaskan_TA Fluffy Balladeer A Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 29,654 Hamtramck, PA	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.

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: 6bblgt] #1736428 01/23/15 12:36 PM 01/23/15 12:36 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 181 Illinois B bltcuda1972 OP member
bltcuda1972 OP member B Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 181 Illinois	Here my build sheet 8405467-img-123082951-0001.pdf (325 downloads)

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: bltcuda1972] #1736429 01/23/15 12:38 PM 01/23/15 12:38 PM
Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 181 Illinois B bltcuda1972 OP member
bltcuda1972 OP member B Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 181 Illinois	Build Sheet 8405469-img-123082951-0001.pdf (292 downloads)

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: bltcuda1972] #1736430 01/23/15 03:52 PM 01/23/15 03:52 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,517 Las Vegas, NV 6bblgt I Live Here
6bblgt I Live Here Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,517 Las Vegas, NV	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.

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: bltcuda1972] #1736431 01/23/15 09:34 PM 01/23/15 09:34 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,196 Harrisburg, Pa. screamindriver master
screamindriver master Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,196 Harrisburg, Pa.	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...

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: bltcuda1972] #1736432 01/24/15 04:31 AM 01/24/15 04:31 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 22,900 Gabba Gabba Hey! NYC Diego (not Ted) Too Many Posts
Diego (not Ted) Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 22,900 Gabba Gabba Hey! NYC	That looks like an AWESOME car! Kinda reminds me of this rarity . . . http://www.reocities.com/motorcity/speedway/7536/gc383.html

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: 6bblgt] #1736433 01/24/15 08:27 AM 01/24/15 08:27 AM
Joined: May 2003 Posts: 3,266 Pyeongtaek, South Korea 69HemiGTX master
69HemiGTX master Joined: May 2003 Posts: 3,266 Pyeongtaek, South Korea	Quote: 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. OIF V and OEF X veteran and proud of it!

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: 6bblgt] #1736434 01/24/15 09:27 AM 01/24/15 09:27 AM
Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 622 Queensland, Australia Hemiken mopar
Hemiken mopar Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 622 Queensland, Australia	Quote: 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. Last edited by Hemiken; 01/24/15 10:06 PM.

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: burdar] #1736435 01/24/15 11:07 AM 01/24/15 11:07 AM
Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,520 West Palm Beach, Florida Copper Dart pro stock
Copper Dart pro stock Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,520 West Palm Beach, Florida	Quote: 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! Common sense, the least common of all the senses. Mom. For fear of ridicule, society stifles creativity. Ricky Valdes

Re: 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe [Re: bltcuda1972] #1736436 01/24/15 12:13 PM 01/24/15 12:13 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,406 New Jersey, USA Y yella71 pro stock
yella71 pro stock Y Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,406 New Jersey, USA	Meah, put a big block in it and beat it like a red headed step child 71 challenger convertable, 64 sport fury 383 ci with factory air 99 sebring convertable 89 CTD pup

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