Another 318 Build... Surprise!

I knew a guy years ago that had a 71 Cuda, not a clone but a true Cuda that had the pistol grip shifter and 4 speed with 3.91 gears in it. He insisted on running the factory exhaust manifolds and factory mufflers, wouldn't run anything other cam other than a Comp Cams 305. Since it was clutch car it wasn't all that bad to drive around town. He loved to start out in 3rd gear from the lights then shift to 4th without even using the clutch. He went through a lot of Ujoints and tires.