joeko23
05-27-2023, 10:05 AM
Hey guys this is my 2nd project. It started life as a light blue 318 auto car with white interior. Originally purchased in NJ by a woman. In 83’ she had the car repainted and drove it on an off until 90’s then the car sat. 2nd owner bought the car in 2000 and started doing a mechanical restoration. He completely replaced all of the suspension, brakes, fuel lines, gas tank etc with NOS parts. Bought a 440 and a 727 trans, had it rebuilt and reinstalled everything. I think he recovered the interior seats himself. Then he became ill and had several surgeries etc and never really recovered and the car just sat in his garage in NY for several years until I bought it.
First it needed an attitude adjustment because it looked too much like a granny mobile. So I lowered the car about 2”. I then picked up some used wheels from Facebook marketplace. Bought the chin spoilers and I ordered the go wing (still waiting on mounting bracket). I also ordered the 440 billboard stripe.
What’s the plan? Well for now I’m going to drive it around as is. It runs well and since all the suspension and brakes were replaced it drives ok and is fairly reliable so far. Once I finish my 69 Camaro I will then take this 71 Cuda apart. Im leaning towards the Speedtech frame with IRS. Hellcat engine with tr6060. Not sure about interior yet but those front seats are incredibly uncomfortable because they don’t recline and don’t hold you in place so every turn you have to really hold on.
Once I start taking her apart all the suspension will go in there for sale section so if anyone wants or need something let me know.
First pic is when I bought her.
First it needed an attitude adjustment because it looked too much like a granny mobile. So I lowered the car about 2”. I then picked up some used wheels from Facebook marketplace. Bought the chin spoilers and I ordered the go wing (still waiting on mounting bracket). I also ordered the 440 billboard stripe.
What’s the plan? Well for now I’m going to drive it around as is. It runs well and since all the suspension and brakes were replaced it drives ok and is fairly reliable so far. Once I finish my 69 Camaro I will then take this 71 Cuda apart. Im leaning towards the Speedtech frame with IRS. Hellcat engine with tr6060. Not sure about interior yet but those front seats are incredibly uncomfortable because they don’t recline and don’t hold you in place so every turn you have to really hold on.
Once I start taking her apart all the suspension will go in there for sale section so if anyone wants or need something let me know.
First pic is when I bought her.