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thedqman Prowler Junkie Posts: 1459 |
posted 09-27-2004 04:51 PM
Today at work one of the kids told me how his dad had just died a few months ago and his sister had called him to say his dad left him a car. The sister has paid the storage bill for the past few months and wanted to know if this young fellow (20) years could come pick up the car? I said Chris where did your dad live? He lived in New York was the reply , But I havent seen him in Quite a few years. He said he really wanted to pick up the car as he had fond memories of driving around in that Blue convertible. I asked what kind of car is it. He said he didnt know too much about cars but remembered his dad bought it new in 1969 or 1970 and that it was a " Cuda" With a stripe that said Hemi on it!!! Chris, are you sure it is a convertible? Absolutley! So I offered to help him go get it! TRUE STORY!
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tangled up in BLUE Prowler Junkie Posts: 11086 |
posted 09-27-2004 05:05 PM
if he has the vin# for the car it should read....BS27R0B###### if it is a 1970....if it is a 1971 it will be BS27R1B######... B = Barracuda S = Special(Cuda) 27 = convertable R = 426 HEMI 0 or 1 = model year (1970, 1971) B = Hamtramack assembly plant....rest of the vin is just the sequential vin # ....hope the kid is right, but the last I knew, all of the HEMICUDA convertables were accounted for....there were only about 14-16 total built for both years....I forget the exact break down, but it seems like 9 in 1970 and 7 or so in 1971.....a couple of years ago there were a couple found in France of all places.....my guess is the car is not a HEMI....bright side....any CUDA convertable with virtually any engine is still valuable, even if it is a pile of rubble......let us know how this turns out....could be anywhere from $20K to $2million.....
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Bob Miller Prowler Junkie Posts: 4576 |
posted 09-27-2004 05:06 PM
Now you know you're going to have to take your camera with you and report back to all of us old MoparHeads with photos! Anyway Congrats to that young guy. Someone better show him on how to care for that Cuda!   |
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tangled up in BLUE Prowler Junkie Posts: 11086 |
posted 09-27-2004 05:15 PM
a few other codes to think on.... a plain Barracuda is .... BH(hardtop/conv) and BP for a Grand Coupe
this is all from memory, I think it is 100% correct, but I could have missed one.....the first 5 digits will tell the tale of what the car is.... This message has been edited by tangled up in BLUE on 09-27-2004 at 05:17 PM |
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thedqman Prowler Junkie Posts: 1459 |
posted 09-27-2004 05:46 PM
Tangled, I told him to call his sister tomorrow and have her read the #s off the title. He said he has a picture of the car and will bring it in tomorrow. I think it probably is a conv. that his dad put a hemi in. HE is very sure it says hemi on the car. I am excited! |
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tangled up in BLUE Prowler Junkie Posts: 11086 |
posted 09-30-2004 12:17 AM
any info yet ??? |
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onecatnodog Prowler Junkie Posts: 5382 |
posted 09-30-2004 12:53 AM
Fifth digit must be "R". L is 383 2 barrel N is 383 4 barrel G is 318 V is 440 6 pac  |
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tangled up in BLUE Prowler Junkie Posts: 11086 |
posted 09-30-2004 01:07 AM
one cat....good work, thanx.....I mostly owned HEMIs and Six Paks, (340 and 440), E bodys and winged cars.....been a long time since I decoded some of the others..... This message has been edited by tangled up in BLUE on 09-30-2004 at 01:08 AM |
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onecatnodog Prowler Junkie Posts: 5382 |
posted 09-30-2004 01:31 AM
Hay blue: you have one of the coolest looking Prowlers I have seen on this site. Been surfing for 3mo. till I found the black one that BoB from Real Rods posted for Brookdale Dodge. Flu out and drove it back, fell in love with it. The cars are a gas to drive and get good gas milage to. Prowlers stop, turn, and over all drive better than the old cars that I have. What I realy like the most are the people that are associated with the cars them self, so far all class acts and the site is a great plus. |
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tangled up in BLUE Prowler Junkie Posts: 11086 |
posted 09-30-2004 02:11 AM
one cat.... ....having owned many vintage musclecars, I agree, the Kat is by far the most fun to drive.....they handle well and perform well also.....glad you are having a great ride..... ...
This message has been edited by tangled up in BLUE on 09-30-2004 at 02:12 AM |
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thedqman Prowler Junkie Posts: 1459 |
posted 09-30-2004 06:36 AM
Tangled, His Mom is looking for the title. Dad bought the car new in 1970. It Is a CUDA Mom remembers the hemi was put in in the late 70s Probably was an engine swap. Hopefully today I will know. Thank you for your help! MIke |
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onecatnodog Prowler Junkie Posts: 5382 |
posted 09-30-2004 07:27 AM
Even if it's a clone car it has cash value. Since I buy and sell cars on the side, would not take my real car out for cruises. That's what makes clones so valuable, because there drivers. Most people on the street don't know the difference. There are more HEMI cars out there than were ever built, do your research and don't get burned. Decode vin tag under hood by battery, check for build sheet under rear seat K-frame should have skid plate and rear boxes were springs mount have extra support. Eight places on car should have matching vin. Car being conv. still has great value. |
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