Are the front bumper brackets the same for a 1974 Cuda and a 1971 Cuda?

Nope. 70-72 brackets are shorter. 73-74 are longer, as the bumper sticks out further to comply with the feds 5 mph crash regs. A rubberized filler piece was used to fill the gap.

Thanks.

Something I should clarify. If you're wanting to use the 73-74's on a 71, you could re-drill the brackets to mount them further rearward.

If you go mixing bumpers and brackets, check the bolt hole spacing where the bumper bolts to the brackets as I think it may be different.

Are you wanting to put 74's on a 71, or 71's on a 74?

You might want to check. When I put tucked the bumpers in on my 73 Challenger there were 2 sets of holes. I just slid them back. Is a Cuda the same don't know but it's worth checking. Also I mounted 71 bumpers on them. In the rear I used 72 brackets.
Doug

I am going to be installing 1971 bumpers on a 1971 car. My problem was that I took the brackets off years ago and couldn't find them. I did find a set off the 1974 parts car that I had. I finally did locate the brackets from the 71, so now I'm ok. Thanks for your help.