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#23 · (Edited)
winstonsmith84 said:
I would not have given $7500 for that car. It is a victim of the 1990's monochromatic cluster****. For heavens sake the brake lines are painted red. Non original, "custom" paint, poor running..... Oh yeah...

Now, if that was a nice AAR clone, sure $15K would be fine. IF this car is really rust free, then it might be a nice platform for a AAR clone.


Why do I think this car as one of those awful tweed interiors too.
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Just curious, what makes you think this is a monochromatic job? It has all of the factory chrome trim. The bumpers (edit: ok, 1 is) chrome. The wheels have chrome on them. The OP also stated it IS a factory color. :what:
 
#24 · (Edited)
Sixgear said:
Just curious, what makes you think this is a monochromatic job?
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Probably the red brake booster/lines/everything under the hood. What happened is that someone started a mono job and ended up with this ( or the paint all came off the chrome at the car wash).

I'm about 85% certain that that is not an OE color..at least on my monitor it does not look to be Rallye Red.

I think what I'm saying is that this car is a starting place. $15K is too high for a starting place. If the OP likes it, swell.

A quick perusal of Craigslist in my geographical area shows me several beat but complete OEish examples ( minimal rust) for under 10K. I personally would rather start with more original car.
 
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#27 ·
Sixgear said:
The OP also stated it IS a factory color. :what:
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Maybe factory color. It's applied at the wrong places. :facepalm:

One mistake you made is to come here asking if you got a good deal. YOU are the only who can determine if you got a good deal.

My opinion, because of the mods that have been done, and not very well. It's a $10K at best. How's the interior?

I didn't think there were '72 AAR's, they were just 1970. So an AAR clone may not be a great idea.

What should matter to you is to enjoy it in any you can. Good luck!!
 
Discussion starter · #29 ·
Well it's my first muscle car so first thing is first. Ill be taking in to a dyno tuning shop and they have a guy that really knows the type of carbs I have well.

After that I need to find a grill and I think the car is too red so I want to add some black to it. Not sure what route I wanna take with that. And finally I need some wheels. Then it should be a pretty nice ride
 
#30 ·
winstonsmith84 said:
2 seconds on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973...Plymouth-Cuda-/230653009614?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item35b3fd9ece#ht_500wt_1182
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Sold for the same price, not driveable, is on EBAY, and states it has rust issues. :confused:

Not trying to flame anyone here. I'm holding out for more pics. The key is if it isn't a super shady bondo job, I say good deal. The brake booster and lines and all those little details, like the flex fan, are super easy to fix. IMHO a bit too much hate in this thread. :beer:
 
#31 ·
winstonsmith84 said:
2 seconds on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1973...Plymouth-Cuda-/230653009614?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item35b3fd9ece#ht_500wt_1182

2 seconds on searchtempest

http://limaohio.craigslist.org/cto/2520508852.html

Not sure if this one has a motor or not, but it is a complete much more solid starting point for my tastes.
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Ok, the first one counts, but points off for crap color and non-original color.
the second one, not so much.

I'll throw some more examples of under $15k Cudas in here so you can compare
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260830368502#ht_500wt_1182
beat

http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/2530180097.html
beat, not running, needs restoration

http://sacramento.ebayclassifieds.com/classic-cars/roseville/1970-plymouth-barracuda/?ad=12967272
no paint

http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/cto/2530172132.html
Looks good, needs some finishing

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/2528161773.html
best one I've found so far.
 
#33 ·
some more finds. (and again, I'm just saying that his car isn't a bad price for what he's got. Especially with a 340 six pack)

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/2527069577.html
BEAT

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/2527108510.html
318 and primer

http://fortsmith.craigslist.org/cto/2502057093.html
No title, hasn't started in years (I never understand this one... how about you try to get it to start or simply say "DOESN'T RUN")

http://newyork.craigslist.org/jsy/cto/2526795806.html
seriously? $14k for that? does not run, rust/rot, needs full restoration...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300584107013#ht_500wt_1182
reserve not met. BIN is $32k

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/ctd/2500481557.html
this one is just horrible... and he wants $22k

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320736572237#ht_500wt_1182
reserve not met. BIN is $24k

http://stlouis.craigslist.org/cto/2499335954.html
$7500 for a car that's been used as garage storage and a table

I think I've proved my point
if you need more examples:
http://www.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/mash.c...t=cp&itm=cuda&loc=&fil=&ys=1970&ye=2007&ps=1&pe=15000&pgs=100&submit=++++go++++

good buy. Hope you enjoy it to it's fullest!
 
#34 ·
winstonsmith84 said:
It is a victim of the 1990's monochromatic cluster****. For heavens sake the brake lines are painted red.
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exterior wise, only the rear bumpers painted.
fronts in good shape
there's not a lot of brightwork on these cars anyway.

Could use a side stripe or some type of matte graphic to break it up a bit though.
 
#35 ·
Chapel said:
exterior wise, only the rear bumpers painted.
fronts in good shape
there's not a lot of brightwork on these cars anyway.

Could use a side stripe or some type of matte graphic to break it up a bit though.
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I agree. It's so common, but painting the tail light panel might be a option. Of course everyone does flat black. I would get some rims first. That will change the look quite a bit.
 
Discussion starter · #36 ·
I have the graphic for it but I want to take it to a body shop to have it installed, they are pricey to replace if I mess it up. I think I'll get a recommendation on possibly going over the body with a cut and buff and wax job. Have a hotrod shop I was recommended to take it to that does this kind of resto work daily.

I feel like such a noob taking it to these shops lol I need some diys!
 
#37 ·
If you were in CA I'd say you got a decent deal, but you're not, so I think you got just a tad bit hosed. BUT! It's your car, and you seem genuinely happy, so that's all that matters. In all honesty, just a little bit of work and money on your end in cleaning it up a bit and it would definitely look like a legitimate $15k+ Cuda.

Congrats on the purchase and living the dream.

Can we bet more/better pictures?
 
#39 ·
I'm in the process of doing the cut & buff boogie on my malibu. It's really not the hard, just time consuming. If you get a quote for a pro to do it for like $600, i would let them do it. I have about $200 in paper and compounds, and i already had a buffer. I also have about 12 hours of labor, but a lot of that has been learning how to do it.

If i had to do it again, i would have started with a car that was already done, and made my changes. Much like you are doing. :beer:
 
#40 ·
the4ork said:
I am in ca, right smack in the middle :confused:

New pics will have to wait I'm out of town fir a few days
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Oh! Nice :thumbup:

All the links people were posting were mid America so I assumed you were from that general area. Congratulations then! Decent price for a nice car, it seems like if you want a well done Cuda in CA you'll be paying beyond $50k. Numbers are matching? That's a mortgage :rolleyes:
 
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