New fella in the UK

[sublimemike]

Hi, I'm in the Uk. Put a post up yesterday but should have introduced myself . Got a 71 cuda sublime I brought from Arizona a number of years ago. Its actually a BP code car . Running a built 440 with a built 727 , dana 60 with 4.10's, headers, msd , cut outs etc . About 550hp so nothing special. I like the drags but am not going the slippery route of cutting her up, lexan , fibreglass etc as I still use her on the street. I'm running the full interior but looking to save weight where I can, I'm buying some lighter weight race wheels to shed the steels. I put a post up yesterday in wheels and tyres, maybe I should have put it in racers? It's had a lot of views but no response yet maybe I need to supply more info? Good to find somewhere just for E bodies to post.

 

[Righty Tighty]

Welcome from Arizona! Show us your car!

 

[sublimemike]

Before and after the hood transformation. I've still got the dual scoop but managed to find a flat hood with a scoop over here so the carb gets more air.

 

[Cuda U Code]

Welcome from TN, nice looking Cuda.

 

[sublimemike]

Thanks, the guy I purchased it from was from TN. He had a concrete pumping company , name was Joe something , knew his mopars.

 

[Cuda U Code]

Nice find, just out of curiosity, are there any estimates on how many e-bodies have made their way to the UK? There was another post last week from a gentlemen in the UK who purchased a Challenger from a US service member who imported the car.
Regardless of the number, the car is rare by all standards.

 

[sublimemike]

Yes, there are more challengers than cudas. We just had our Mopar Nationals at Santa Pod raceway. I think there were maybe 5 cudas and 30 challengers. You used to be able to find out through DOT MOT's (safety inspection) but they did away with it about 5 years ago. I'd guess probs 60 challengers and around 20-25 cudas. Not cars you see everyday. There is a 70 challenger A66 on FB at the moment...rotten but still asking circa $19K

 

[Xcudame]

Welcome to FEBO from the desert! Nice looking car. I'm sure it turns some heads when you drive it over there in the UK.

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Welcome to the site . lighter wheels help ETs for sure .

 

[fasjac]

Welcome to the site from Arkansas
Nice Cuda!

 

[340challconvert]

to FEBO from New Jersey
Nice looking e body

 

[Cuda U Code]

Yes, there are more challengers than cudas. We just had our Mopar Nationals at Santa Pod raceway. I think there were maybe 5 cudas and 30 challengers. You used to be able to find out through DOT MOT's (safety inspection) but they did away with it about 5 years ago. I'd guess probs 60 challengers and around 20-25 cudas. Not cars you see everyday. There is a 70 challenger A66 on FB at the moment...rotten but still asking circa $19K

Becoming more difficult to find a good quality Cuda in the US for less than 100K. Even cars needing significant work are going for 70K and up.

 

[Challenger RTA]

WELCOME TO FEBO.

 

[Adam]

Beautiful car!
These dry cell batteries will save you about 25 pounds: The Dyna-Batt Shaves Weight Without Sacrificing Battery Power

 

[Mopar Nut]

 

[DetMatt1]

Welcome to the site from the Motor City!

 

[Rapidfire]

Welcome to the forum. Nice to have you with us. Great looking Cuda!

 

[sublimemike]

Thanks all.. my buddy that races a challenger has just gone to a 400 block and external oiling. He's using one of those dry cell batteries - they are small and something else on the shopping list

 

[Tim.g.howard]

Nothing Special!?!? Welcome!

 

[sublimemike]

Thanks all, will keep you posted. Got some caltrac monoleafs on the way from CA