Flat-Tappet
Member
Hello all,
I’ve recently closed a deal on a ‘72 ‘Cuda, purchasing it from a gentleman who built and maintained it to a very high standard. The car is triple black, with a 440 puffed out to 496 with 10.3 to 1 CR, Tremec TKO 600/pistol grip, and a Moser with 4.10 r&p. It’s my first Mopar, and it sure rips…
I had been seeking a completed, ready to run B body Mopar since late 2021, checking out and bidding on cars listed on BAT, Hemmings and elsewhere. At first, I was looking for an all-original car or car restored to original spec’s, but I came to the conclusion that a carefully modified car with updates was more in my wheelhouse. Then, a good friend and a brilliant body man/fabricator/mechanic/artisan saw this E Body ‘Cuda and pointed it out to me. I’m really pleased to have gotten this ‘Cuda. I owe my buddy for steering me to this find, big-time…
First impresssions are it’s size. I thought it would be smaller than it is. It’s a pretty large vehicle, but at 6’6, I need a bigger car anyway. Second impression is after the PO took me on a WOT run in this car, why did I wait so long to get a Mopar?
My first step is to simply drive the car and learn about the details of the build. The PO has been meticulous with the build, and I admire his attention to detail. I don’t believe I need to do anything to the car other than complete the registration and drive it.
looking forward to soaking up a lot of information here as my Mopar adventure unwinds.
I’ve recently closed a deal on a ‘72 ‘Cuda, purchasing it from a gentleman who built and maintained it to a very high standard. The car is triple black, with a 440 puffed out to 496 with 10.3 to 1 CR, Tremec TKO 600/pistol grip, and a Moser with 4.10 r&p. It’s my first Mopar, and it sure rips…
I had been seeking a completed, ready to run B body Mopar since late 2021, checking out and bidding on cars listed on BAT, Hemmings and elsewhere. At first, I was looking for an all-original car or car restored to original spec’s, but I came to the conclusion that a carefully modified car with updates was more in my wheelhouse. Then, a good friend and a brilliant body man/fabricator/mechanic/artisan saw this E Body ‘Cuda and pointed it out to me. I’m really pleased to have gotten this ‘Cuda. I owe my buddy for steering me to this find, big-time…
First impresssions are it’s size. I thought it would be smaller than it is. It’s a pretty large vehicle, but at 6’6, I need a bigger car anyway. Second impression is after the PO took me on a WOT run in this car, why did I wait so long to get a Mopar?
My first step is to simply drive the car and learn about the details of the build. The PO has been meticulous with the build, and I admire his attention to detail. I don’t believe I need to do anything to the car other than complete the registration and drive it.
looking forward to soaking up a lot of information here as my Mopar adventure unwinds.
How about a pic of your 72 'Cuda
to FEBO from New Jersey
