A 68 Cuda big-block fastback for $8500 - this is the best buy yet
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Dfr360cuda
Diagnosis... Plum Crazy.
I'd buy it.
$8500... Offer him $8000. Sell the seats, the wrong manifolds and everything in the last photo for a thousand or two. Now you're down to $6000. Looks like a New York, maybe a PA plate. Fender tag ?... Who needs it ?
$8500... Offer him $8000. Sell the seats, the wrong manifolds and everything in the last photo for a thousand or two. Now you're down to $6000. Looks like a New York, maybe a PA plate. Fender tag ?... Who needs it ?
Dfr360cuda
Diagnosis... Plum Crazy.
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left side big block Mopar 383 exhaust manifold - auto parts - by...
moparmat2000
Well-Known Member
You do realize the fenders and hood on it are fiberglass. I'd sell that **** along with the wrong seats and wrong manifolds and keep the steel hood and steel fender, and hunt for another steel fender for the other side.
And, if not original and a driver, trim the steering column outer sleeve closer to the firewall and slide the bushing back in. Now use a B body HP manifold on it. We did this on Dads 69 barracuda with 383. Save the money for other parts needed.
Treblig
Well-Known Member
There's more than one way to skin a cat and............................... more than one way to filet a Cuda!!
Like I said, some of see the glass half full, others see it half emply... some of us see it darn near full of Dr. Pepper which IMO tastes like POOP!!! ha
Dfr360cuda
Diagnosis... Plum Crazy.
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Yes, I did see the lift off hood with hood pins.
I didn't see where they said glass fenders.
Not a deal breaker for me.
Dartswinger70
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Yeah as if it has to be 100 percent original for 8 grand...
For 8 grand I want a new Ram 3500Cummns, or no more than 1 yr old! ha But I am a conservative buyer!
$8,000.....Big Block Barracuda or 2 sheets of OSB plywood. Hmmm. What to get. Just can't decide.
Hey man Ga Pacific has a huge plywood and glue mill 45 mi North, they have been running 24/7 for decades!!!!! \
I have a bad feeling inflation will eat us alive on everything for some years to come, as in forever!!
moparmat2000
Well-Known Member
Not a deal breaker for me either, but look closer at the black colored fenders. May be steel , maybe not..........
Yes, I did see the lift off hood with hood pins.
I didn't see where they said glass fenders.
Not a deal breaker for me.
The way I see this car is that in my opinion it is actually a good deal. The package is mostly complete, perhaps not correct, but I don’t care about correct.
Ask yourself how much you would take for your project in a similar state. I doubt anybody here would say less than 8G, regardless of body style. And this is, IMO, the most desirable of the 3 years.
Ask yourself how much you would take for your project in a similar state. I doubt anybody here would say less than 8G, regardless of body style. And this is, IMO, the most desirable of the 3 years.
People has asked must how I reach the price on a car I want to sell. I just reply, THAT is what it is worth to ME.
Dfr360cuda
Diagnosis... Plum Crazy.
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Ok
I gotta believe that they are fiberglass, I don't see parking lights.
The hood... My 68 has a glass lift off hood. Love it.
I don't have a fender tag for mine either.
If I didn't have 2 now, I'd go get it. As long as it is New York or PA.
hey barbee... i think you're WAY out of line!! everyone knows that you can pick up new 3500 Dooley with a Cummings for MUCH less than $8k!!
i'm working on a couple of "flip" houses i have right now and we are finishing off the attic of one of them. i went to Home Depot for 7/16th OSB and they wanted $46.00/sheet. so i went over to the plywood section and picked up 5/16th plywood for $42.00/sheet. i have never seen plywood cheaper than OSB - until now!!
How many names have you called people? You seem to invite the head butting like an old ram. Let's share knowledge, not attitude.
dartfreak75
Restore it, Dont part it!
That is still the best looking engine on here lol. When I was doing my engine bay i was using yours as a guide i wanted it to look as good as yours. I don't think I made it! Lol dang that thing always impresses me!
j par
Well-hung Member
You're really close just a couple of few simple touches and I think you would be right on my heels...
While mine has a 100% custom look yours has a really nice stock look...
Now my suggestions and they're only suggestions are not going to be those that make it look like it came out of the factory. Just wanted to give a touch of a cleaner look to what you already have. First I would high heat paint the top of the radiator black. Second I would take some armor all on a rag and wipe the radiator and heater hoses to give them a shiny clean look. Also I would take the alternator off take it apart as much as I could and tape it off as much as I could and high heat paint it as well. Probably black or silver. Also the next time I needed a battery I would get a black one. And one last thing I would take all the wiring back off with labels on the end of it and put it in a black wiring loom like this. Not the plastic corrugated...
I've been using that kind of loom lately on customers cars with a soft looking material like black electric tape on the ends and it comes out looking really nice... Just some inexpensive stuff to finish tidying up... IMHO...
j par
Well-hung Member
Quote me where I was name calling...
I pushed the unwatch button on this thread twice now because I don't want to butt heads. But here you are quoting me dragging me back in... Why don't you try telling your children what to do not grown men...
Cant hit both like and agree, so you get a like....this time. And I wont quote you to drag you back lol.
dartfreak75
Restore it, Dont part it!
I agree with the improvements! I kicked myself from day one for not cleaning and painting that radiator I guess I was so excited to get it up that I just checked out! But I agree it's the most noticeable thing that sticks out. I can't believe how fast it got dirty and not so shiny looking. There is part of the block wear the paint looks thin alt re any and the pretty silver manifolds have turned to a burnt rust color already! And it's just dirty looking overall. Im gonna clean it best i can and repaint some spots on the block. And paint that radiator! Hopefully by next year I'll have a new be cool or griffin in there instead of that factree one!
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