New family restomod project

[SoDakCuda]

New to the forum. It’s meant to be a father/son project, but will likely involve some outside expert assistance. The car is a 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe, 318 auto. Panels from the front fenders forward will need to be replaced, no interior at all. Subframe, floor, trunk pans, and rear quarters are solid. The build is planning to be a restomod, maybe 392 or Hellcat with a Tremec 6 speed. Just wondering if y’all had some experience with a build like this, and had suggestions for a starting point to begin on the right foot? Thanks in advance.

 

[Katfish]

Plenty of threads on E-bodies.org

71' Gran Coup Gen III in Your Restoration project (ROSEVILLE MOPARTS)

1971 Cuda Hellcat - Chiquita in Your Restoration project (ROSEVILLE MOPARTS)

 

[Mopar Nut]

Welcome aboard!

 

[Challenger RTA]

Welcome to FEBO.

 

[Challenger RTA]

no interior at all.

Place an WTB here. Cuda - Challenger parts WANTED

 

[Xcudame]

Welcome to FEBO from the desert! Nice father/son project. You've come to the right place as several folks here have swapped in the Gen III hemi! By the way, I like the cat prints on the fender and hood! I have 3 shop cats and I have prints, hair and dust everywhere, but no mice, rats, bugs etc.

 

[moparlee]

Welcome to the site from Michigan!
Looks like a very solid Cuda including that grill. Is it from South Dakota?

 

[SoDakCuda]

Welcome to the site from Michigan!
Looks like a very solid Cuda including that grill. Is it from South Dakota?

Thank you. The car is actually from Montana. The shop is in South Dakota

 

[moparlee]

Thank you. The car is actually from Montana. The shop is in South Dakota

Two great states!

 

[ldigga9800]

New to the forum. It’s meant to be a father/son project, but will likely involve some outside expert assistance. The car is a 1971 Barracuda Gran Coupe, 318 auto. Panels from the front fenders forward will need to be replaced, no interior at all. Subframe, floor, trunk pans, and rear quarters are solid. The build is planning to be a restomod, maybe 392 or Hellcat with a Tremec 6 speed. Just wondering if y’all had some experience with a build like this, and had suggestions for a starting point to begin on the right foot? Thanks in advance.

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Welcome
Are you going to be selling the front panels?

Are they rotted or what’s the reason for getting rid of them?

 

[SoDakCuda]

Welcome
Are you going to be selling the front panels?

Are they rotted or what’s the reason for getting rid of them?

They will be available if somebody wants them. There is some rust just in front of the doors. Also wanted to add the ‘cuda style gills, and it looks more cost and time effective to buy new fenders, and than to repair and cut up the old ones to install the gill kit.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

@SoDakCuda
Welcome from Colorado.

What is the fender tag readout for the car?
What was it's original color?
What was the original interior color?
Do you have colors in mind for the build?

 

[340challconvert]

to FEBO from New Jersey
Looking forward to seeing your project endeavors!