Also was told that at some point in 70 several plants ran out of the trim pieces so some cudas may not of had the trim pieces when delivered. Not sure if its true but even so it would be rare.
Just read all of the posts in regard to your breaking issues. I have been chasing this same problem on my 71 383 cuda for the past three years. Three different masters, two boosters. everything else replaced and have bled the brakes every way possible and still the same soft low pedal. I have 4...
The booster I have on it is a "cardone" got it from Napa auto parts, the only one I could find. The one that was on the car was not original. I will double check the push rod but pretty sure it is not threaded. Brake system is factory, not a conversion.
Using DOT 3 fluid. I was able to get an original brake pedal assembly from "Tony's parts. Installed the new assembly and now pedal is even lower and brakes are still soft and not as responsive as my other cars. it appears they welded the rod on the other assembly to help raise the pedal height...
Looking for some advise. I am having problems with the brakes on my 71 383 Cuda with power front disc. The car stops ok but the pedal is low, soft and not responsive. I have a 70 challenger and a 72 challenger with similar power brake set ups and they both work great and pedal response is fine...
Thanks for the help and the info. Ed at the MOPAR shop sent me two different clip options. One set was metal an the other was plastic. They both worked but the plastic worked better. We did have to hone out the holes a little to have them go in easier without damaging the trim. Ed also set me...
I have a 70 cuda with a 383 and a 727. All original no mods. When I adjust the kick down to the point where it is shifting at the proper speeds I have the issue that when I step on it it does not kick down to the lower gear. When I adjust it to where it kicks down when I step on it then then...
Phil
Car was originally a 318 with an automatic. When the owner restored it in 1985 he replaced the 318 with the 340 and trans out of a 1970 barracuda. He also added the hood and dual exhaust. The car is TX9 and was ordered with the Rally dash, factory air, rim blow, power windows and leather...