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What's your favorite year for 'Cudas

Started by 73chgrSE, June 29, 2009, 11:51:02 AM

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What's your favorite year for 'Cudas

1970
27 (39.1%)
1971
36 (52.2%)
1972
2 (2.9%)
1973
0 (0%)
1974
4 (5.8%)

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73chgrSE

June 29, 2009, 11:51:02 AM
I like them all but I really dig the '72 with the round taillights.  :2thumbs:
Anyone have pics?

moparstuart

#1
June 29, 2009, 12:02:12 PM
 I like the 69 440 cars with the hood scoops  or and 68  hurst hemi cars 
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

mopar_nut_440_6

#2
June 29, 2009, 12:10:25 PM
I love the 71 Cudas and Challengers due to the grille's and taillights. Especially with the elastomeric bumpers. Then a close second would be the 70's.

I have also always loved the dashes and the way they wrap around and glow blue at night!
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

mopar0166

#3
June 29, 2009, 12:23:16 PM
still looking for a roller  ahaha thatll never happen

Foreman72

#4
June 29, 2009, 12:32:43 PM
nothing tops the look of the 1970 AAR as far as cuda's go... :Twocents:
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

69bronzeT5

#5
June 29, 2009, 12:42:17 PM
1970 by far, then 1971 and the rest. Actually, I went for a ride in my friend's sweet '70 440 'Cuda on Friday :drool5: Black, white hockey stick, Shaker hood, Weld wheels. This is the only picture I have of it that he sent me. This was taken when he bought it....

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http://moparconnectionmagazine.com/



1969 Charger: T5 Copper 383 Automatic
1970 Challenger R/T: FC7 Plum Crazy 440 Automatic
1970 GTO: Black 400 Ram Air III 4-Speed
1971 Charger Super Bee: GY3 Citron Yella 440 4-Speed
1972 Charger: FE5 Red 360 Automatic
1973 Charger Rallye: FY1 Top Banana 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Road Runner: FE5 Red 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Duster: FC7 Plum Crazy 318 Automatic

Fitz73Chrgr

#7
June 29, 2009, 01:15:45 PM
'71 as far as the body style goes, but I am in love with AAR's, so '70 is a very close second. 
'73 Charger - project                '70 Charger - driver                 '66 Charger - survivor

Resto thread:
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,89803.msg1019541.html#msg1019541

Ghoste

#8
June 29, 2009, 01:23:14 PM
I like the 70 both for styling and model/drivetrain availability.

bull

#9
June 29, 2009, 02:10:47 PM
Quote from: Fitz73Chrgr on June 29, 2009, 01:15:45 PM
'71 as far as the body style goes, but I am in love with AAR's, so '70 is a very close second. 
:iagree:

The '71 grill looks the best of them all IMO but I'd probably take an AAR first.

69*F5*SE

#10
June 29, 2009, 02:51:43 PM
I like the 70 and 71.  Also the older notchback Barracuda's.  Voted for 70 though.

73chgrSE

#11
June 29, 2009, 02:53:43 PM
I guess since i'm the only one who likes '72s it should be easy for me to find one huh? :coolgleamA:

mopar_nut_440_6

#12
June 29, 2009, 03:48:57 PM
Quote from: 73chgrSE on June 29, 2009, 02:53:43 PM
I guess since i'm the only one who likes '72s it should be easy for me to find one huh? :coolgleamA:

Yes and more affordable!
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

Old Moparz

#13
June 29, 2009, 04:43:17 PM
1971







               Bob               



              Going Nowhere In A Hurry

bugsydog

#14
June 29, 2009, 05:16:17 PM
I personally like 71 cuda's myself, here's apic of mine

tan top

#15
June 29, 2009, 05:24:20 PM
like the 68 hurst hemis :drool5: :coolgleamA:
but love them all really !   but got  a thing at the moment about restoring a 74 to stock  OEM type thing :think:
Feel free to post any relevant picture you think we all might like to see in the threads below!

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http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86777.0.html
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http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,97261.0.html
C500 & Daytonas & Superbirds
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,95432.0.html
Interesting pictures & Stuff 
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,109484.925.html
Old Dodge dealer photos wanted
 http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,120850.0.html

mikepmcs

#16
June 29, 2009, 05:28:42 PM
I like em all!

Actually, if I had to pick it would be...I'd pick em all. :icon_smile_big:






I guess 70 or 71 if I had choice. Always wanted one.
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

Musicman

#17
June 29, 2009, 06:01:59 PM
67 to 69 has always been my favorite, but apparently they don't exist anymore cause I didn't see them listed on the poll  :lol:... and what happened to the early 60's models   :scratchchin:

73chgrSE

#18
June 29, 2009, 06:07:12 PM
I was asking specifically about Cuda's not Barracudas. Sorry.

Foreman72

#19
June 29, 2009, 06:29:12 PM
old moparz, i'll call your 71 and raise you an 1970 and an AAR  :icon_smile_big:



Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

Silver R/T

#20
June 29, 2009, 07:08:01 PM
70 for me, but I dont mind other years
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1968 silver/black/red striped R/T
My Charger is hybrid, it runs on gas and on tears of ricers
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1993 Mazda MX-3 GS SE
1995 Ford Cobra SVT#2722

ozziemoparnut

#21
June 29, 2009, 08:29:12 PM
70 AAR or Hemi for me followed by the 71  :drool5:

69 OUR/TEA

#22
June 29, 2009, 09:54:22 PM
Here's mine in pre-resto state.EV2,auto,matching #'s,came up from Florida.Gonna take a couple more years before I start on it.

BigBlackDodge

#23
June 29, 2009, 09:57:59 PM
Quote from: 73chgrSE on June 29, 2009, 06:07:12 PM
I was asking specifically about Cuda's not Barracudas. Sorry.

Cuda's first year was '69



BBD

mikepmcs

#24
June 29, 2009, 10:03:05 PM
Well you learn something new every day. :2thumbs:

"The 1969 version of the 383 engine was upgraded to increase power output to 330 bhp (246.1 kW), and a new trim package called 'Cuda was released. The 'Cuda, based on the Formula S option, was available with either the 340, 383 and new for 1969 the 440 Super Commando V8."

Mod Top option as well.  O0
Life isn't Father Knows Best anymore, it's a kick in the face on a saturday night with a steel toed grip kodiak work boot and a trip to the hospital all bloodied and bashed.....for reconstructive surgery. But, what doesn't kill us, makes us stronger, right?

moparstuart

#25
June 29, 2009, 10:22:56 PM
Quote from: mikepmcs on June 29, 2009, 10:03:05 PM
Well you learn something new every day. :2thumbs:

"The 1969 version of the 383 engine was upgraded to increase power output to 330 bhp (246.1 kW), and a new trim package called 'Cuda was released. The 'Cuda, based on the Formula S option, was available with either the 340, 383 and new for 1969 the 440 Super Commando V8."

Mod Top option as well.  O0
the 69  cuda is very rare and had two hood scoopes , you got a 440 cramed in the little a body   They are awesome


GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

mopar_nut_440_6

#26
June 29, 2009, 11:48:39 PM
I had a 68 340 Formula S,  notch back, auto , numbers match,  I used as a winter beater! I wish I still had that car!  :RantExplode:
1968 Charger R/T 440 
2004 Dodge Ram 2500 680 HP Cummins with attitude

Jon Smith

#27
June 30, 2009, 06:05:13 AM
66  :coolgleamA:

bakerhillpins

#28
June 30, 2009, 08:15:54 AM
Quote from: Foreman72 on June 29, 2009, 12:32:43 PM
nothing tops the look of the 1970 AAR as far as cuda's go... :Twocents:

I'm with you on this one.
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4forty

#29
June 30, 2009, 08:39:16 AM
Gotta be the 70's, especially the AAR but I love 'em all except for the Valiants (sorry).  Here's my AAR I had when I was in my 20's that I never finished and Sold, idiot!!!!

71ChallengeHer

#30
June 30, 2009, 02:40:14 PM
1970  :2thumbs: I owned 3 of them.

69bronzeT5

#31
June 30, 2009, 02:51:57 PM
Feature Editor for Mopar Connection Magazine
http://moparconnectionmagazine.com/



1969 Charger: T5 Copper 383 Automatic
1970 Challenger R/T: FC7 Plum Crazy 440 Automatic
1970 GTO: Black 400 Ram Air III 4-Speed
1971 Charger Super Bee: GY3 Citron Yella 440 4-Speed
1972 Charger: FE5 Red 360 Automatic
1973 Charger Rallye: FY1 Top Banana 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Road Runner: FE5 Red 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Duster: FC7 Plum Crazy 318 Automatic

jaak

#32
June 30, 2009, 06:29:41 PM
1971 for me...infact that is the only car I would let the 69 Charger go for.

Jason

69bronzeT5

#33
June 30, 2009, 07:20:43 PM
Quote from: Foreman72 on June 29, 2009, 06:29:12 PM
old moparz, i'll call your 71 and raise you an 1970 and an AAR  :icon_smile_big:
{/quote]

I'll add 2 of my favorite colour combos for AARs! :drool5:


Feature Editor for Mopar Connection Magazine
http://moparconnectionmagazine.com/



1969 Charger: T5 Copper 383 Automatic
1970 Challenger R/T: FC7 Plum Crazy 440 Automatic
1970 GTO: Black 400 Ram Air III 4-Speed
1971 Charger Super Bee: GY3 Citron Yella 440 4-Speed
1972 Charger: FE5 Red 360 Automatic
1973 Charger Rallye: FY1 Top Banana 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Road Runner: FE5 Red 440 Automatic
1973 Plymouth Duster: FC7 Plum Crazy 318 Automatic

Foreman72

#34
June 30, 2009, 09:11:22 PM
either that blue or the red for me...
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

Nacho-RT74

#35
June 30, 2009, 10:49:01 PM
71 Cuda is the only E body I would choose just for the grill and 4 beams setup, however I like a lot the parking lights location on the rest. I don't drool on Challys because the mid body line
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http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

69 OUR/TEA

#36
July 01, 2009, 08:45:36 AM
Quote from: 69bronzeT5 on June 30, 2009, 07:20:43 PM
Quote from: Foreman72 on June 29, 2009, 06:29:12 PM
old moparz, i'll call your 71 and raise you an 1970 and an AAR  :icon_smile_big:
{/quote]

I'll add 2 of my favorite colour combos for AARs! :drool5:





I've seen a black AAR in person and must say, WOW!!!!!!

68charger383

#37
July 01, 2009, 10:58:24 AM
71 based on the gills and the front grill (But I like the 70 taillights better than the 71)

But my first memory of a muscle car was seeing a red 70 AAR when I was like 7. After that, I was hooked!
1968 Charger 383(Sold)
2003 Dodge Viper SRT-10

Nacho-RT74

#38
July 01, 2009, 11:21:01 AM
Quote from: 68charger383 on July 01, 2009, 10:58:24 AM
(But I like the 70 taillights better than the 71)

I like them too, well yes, but is a really small diff against the rest of facts why I like a 71 more.
Venezuelan RT 74 400 4bbl, 727, 8.75 3.23 open. Now stroked with 440 crank and 3.55 SG. Here is the History and how is actually: http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,7603.0/all.html
http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,25060.0.html

Musicman

#39
July 01, 2009, 11:27:14 AM
Given a choice of the 70's... they all have their positive attributes of course, but I'll take the 70 AAR :2thumbs:

Magnumcharger

#40
July 01, 2009, 11:53:54 AM
My choices, in order:
1968 S/S Barracuda
1970 AAR in Purple or pink
1969 Cuda 340 or 440
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

moparstuart

#41
July 01, 2009, 01:27:17 PM
Quote from: Magnumcharger on July 01, 2009, 11:53:54 AM
My choices, in order:
1968 S/S Barracuda
1970 AAR in Purple or pink
1969 Cuda 340 or 440
:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:      we think alike 
GO SELL CRAZY SOMEWHERE ELSE WE ARE ALL STOCKED UP HERE

Musicman

#42
July 01, 2009, 01:39:11 PM
 :drool5: :drool5: :drool5: You already know my opinion... 67-69 BARRA cuda :drool5: :drool5: :drool5:

Magnumcharger

#43
July 01, 2009, 05:16:43 PM
Quote from: moparstuart on July 01, 2009, 01:27:17 PM
Quote from: Magnumcharger on July 01, 2009, 11:53:54 AM
My choices, in order:
1968 S/S Barracuda
1970 AAR in Purple or pink
1969 Cuda 340 or 440
:yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:      we think alike 

What's the saying? "Great minds think alike"? :icon_smile_big:
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

TheGhost

#44
July 01, 2009, 06:39:33 PM
Quote from: 73chgrSE on June 29, 2009, 06:07:12 PM
I was asking specifically about Cuda's not Barracudas. Sorry.

Then technically, you should have included '69, since the 'Cuda package was first introduced on the '69 model. ;)


Personally, I prefer the 68 fastback to all other Barracuda/'Cudas, then any other 2nd gen, then the E bodies.  64-66 would be last.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  Especially if they have access to the internet.

Brock Samson

#45
July 01, 2009, 06:51:52 PM
 :scratchchin: I don't care that much for 'Cudas... i wouldn't kick one outta bed for eatin crackers,.. but i'm not gonna pay cuda money for my cars,... that said - I'd take a dark blue or black AAR anyday,.. with the understanding i'm not gonna carry folks in the back seat or try to get anything in the trunk... just drive the snot out of it... is an AAR concidered a 'Cuda?.. it is " 'CUDA" isn't it?..  :shruggy:

71charger_fan

#46
July 01, 2009, 06:58:00 PM
1968 fastback. Of the ones on your list, I'd say '70. '71 is my least favorite; I hated that grill in '71 but have grown over the years to only mildly dislike it.

Magnumcharger

#47
July 01, 2009, 07:52:05 PM
Quote from: Brock Samson on July 01, 2009, 06:51:52 PM
:scratchchin: I don't care that much for 'Cudas... i wouldn't kick one outta bed for eatin crackers,.. but i'm not gonna pay cuda money for my cars,... that said - I'd take a dark blue or black AAR anyday,.. with the understanding i'm not gonna carry folks in the back seat or try to get anything in the trunk... just drive the snot out of it... is an AAR concidered a 'Cuda?.. it is " 'CUDA" isn't it?..  :shruggy:

I'd say the real trick would be gettin' a 'Cuda in bed with you.... :scratchchin:
Followed by getting it to eat crackers.
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

maxwellwedge

#48
July 01, 2009, 08:02:53 PM
I used to know a couple of Barracuda's..............................But I digress.

The only one I have not owned is a 68 S/S. That would be serious fun. I drove a 65 Plymouth A990 once and that was a bad ass car.

My list

68 S/S
70 'Cuda
71 'Cuda
AAR 'Cuda

Musicman

#49
July 02, 2009, 06:31:07 AM
Let's not forget the notch backs...

Magnumcharger

#50
July 02, 2009, 02:50:00 PM
Ummm....nah.
Let's forget about the notchbacks. ::)
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed

Blown70

#51
July 02, 2009, 05:21:11 PM
70 AAR..... a dream car I would love to own.. some day... heck I would take a clone if I must.

71 is STRONG second......

I would live to have a 4-spd version.

BTW.... LOVE the black AAR.....

TheGhost

#52
July 02, 2009, 09:33:53 PM
Quote from: Magnumcharger on July 02, 2009, 02:50:00 PM
Ummm....nah.
Let's forget about the notchbacks. ::)

Blasphemy.
Never underestimate the power of stupid people in large groups.  Especially if they have access to the internet.

ACUDANUT

#53
July 02, 2009, 10:39:47 PM
 71 Cuda's are by far the most sought after. Look at the Money they bring in and the options they had that year.  :Twocents:

BIRD67

#55
July 11, 2009, 04:17:54 PM
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Nitrox

#56
July 17, 2009, 02:36:28 AM
I voted for '71 but I gotta say that I am completely burned out on ALL the 2nd gen fish. I never liked the 1st gen so those arent an issue. I mean really...I love this better:

Foreman72

#57
July 17, 2009, 07:25:35 AM
Quote from: Nitrox on July 17, 2009, 02:36:28 AM
I voted for '71 but I gotta say that I am completely burned out on ALL the 2nd gen fish. I never liked the 1st gen so those arent an issue. I mean really...I love this better:

ha ha

true that true that :lol:

but e-body have there place...i like em...
Eric "Foreman"

Previous: 1972 Dodge Charger
Current: 2002 Volvo S60

"The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand.
=Psalm 37:23-24=
"But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven..."
=Matthew 6:19-21=
:pat

mauve66

#59
September 01, 2009, 06:50:02 PM
i guess they forgot about the 69................................ so i can't vote............
Robert-Las Vegas, NV

NEEDS:
body work
paint - mauve and black
powder coat wheels - mauve and black
total wiring
PW
PDLKS
Tint
trim
engine - 520/540, eddy heads, 6pak
alignment

kamkuda

#60
September 01, 2009, 09:01:34 PM
I voted 71 because I loved the fender gills.  I love the 70 and the 68.  Here is my 70

kamkuda

#61
September 01, 2009, 09:02:14 PM
and my old 72

Magnumcharger

#62
September 02, 2009, 07:48:34 PM
My old Barracuda...1969...taken in 1981 when it was put away for the winter.
1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S 340 convertible
1968 Dodge Charger R/T 426 Hemi 4 speed
1968 Plymouth Barracuda S/S clone 426 Hemi auto
1969 Dodge Deora pickup clone 318 auto
1971 Dodge Charger R/T 440 auto
1972 Dodge C600 318 4 speed ramp truck
1972 Dodge C800 413 5 speed
1979 Chrysler 300 T-top 360 auto
2001 Dodge RAM Sport Offroad 360 auto
2010 Dodge Challenger R/T 6 speed
2014 RAM Laramie 5.7 Hemi 8 speed
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