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what does he want for it ???
Looking for another Cuda is out of the question. I'm not on a quest but, rather, have had this opportunity presented and wish to go about it correctly.
I have been under the car and, while filthy, it is still solid as is the trunk floor.
I am pretty sure that motor has not been rebuilt. The present owner (the grandson) claims he drove it to work 2-3 times about 2 1/2 years ago but then simply would not start. Jumper cables didn't make it happen, either. I'm thinking fuel or spark.
At present, simply trying to gather as many opinions as possible prior to the weekend which would be the next time I can meet with him.
What I can get it for may hinge on this thread.
I also had never heard of factory cruise on that car. Dealer equipment, possibly? But then, I had never heard of the vinyl roof on a fastback, either but it's legit.
Another note about condition: the owner had the pipes cut and made into a dual exhaust setup. I would redo that back to proper single exit exhaust.
I would certainly enjoy the ownership of it... Were this a 69 Mustang, I wouldn't even have looked at it. I'm nostalgic for the 2nd gen cudas. But I don't want to take too much of a financial hit in my retired arse. This is homework and it must be done!
Looking for another Cuda is out of the question. I'm not on a quest but, rather, have had this opportunity presented and wish to go about it correctly.
I have been under the car and, while filthy, it is still solid as is the trunk floor.
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An Arizona car should be pretty solid and any body work shouldn't be too difficult. The replaced quarter probably means it was in an accident at some point because it's doubtful it was due to rust. You can use this to your advantage when negotiating. I bought a pair of the AMD full factory style quarters at the Nats last year so we now have that option. This car will never be worth big money because of the drivetrain but.....a red fastback with stripes and a factory vinyl roof is fairly rare and looks pretty sharp when done right. Unless you take it to a Mopar show, you'll probably be the only FB cuda at shows. I have pix of a one owner perfectly restored FB 318 cuda I came across last year. So perfect, it arrived in an enclosed trailer. I can't remember exactly but it won a top award at the Mopars at Summit last year.
Drivetrain issues are minor to me. Easy to fix. I can't put a price on the enjoyment I get out of driving my 68. To me, that's where it's at and I don't care what anybody thinks of my car, it makes me happy.
Looking for another Cuda is out of the question. I'm not on a quest but, rather, have had this opportunity presented and wish to go about it correctly.
I have been under the car and, while filthy, it is still solid as is the trunk floor.
I am pretty sure that motor has not been rebuilt. The present owner (the grandson) claims he drove it to work 2-3 times about 2 1/2 years ago but then simply would not start. Jumper cables didn't make it happen, either. I'm thinking fuel or spark.
At present, simply trying to gather as many opinions as possible prior to the weekend which would be the next time I can meet with him.
Well, truth be told based on what you have described and what my fellow FABO brothers and sis have said I would offer 3,000.00 max. It sounds like your not in love with it but have a chance to enjoy it and then sell it for a little more than you spend. I like the plan.
It sounds like your not in love with it but have a chance to enjoy it and then sell it for a little more than you spend. I like the plan.
Now this confuses me! lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Plym...7910872?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item19d8964bd8
Cliffnotes version: a 68 coupe slant six that's been damaged in the rear with 20 bids at $6,600.
what is the 5th digit?I scribbled a VIN breakdown in a notebook so I could interpret the numbers, on-site. Someone mentioned the possibility of the car maybe starting out as a six-cylinder...got me thinking...the front susp seemed awful mushy. I told the seller, "feels like the shocks are done".
my fault i misread your post. great looking barracuda you had. hope to see you get another one.I scribbled the VIN info to take with me when I get to see the car again. Hasn't happened yet.
Someone mentioned the possibility of the car maybe starting out as a six-cylinder...got me thinking...the front susp seemed awful mushy. I told the seller, "feels like the shocks are done".
and you'll probably have at the very least 20k wrapped in it when alls said and done