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GLHS592 said:
I'd also like to see more pictures. I go back and forth whether I like these 'Cuda conversions. Some look better than others. From this picture, it looks like one of the better ones. The Challenger body line in the fenders, doors, and quarter panels is what bothers me. It would take a ton of bodywork to remove that body line. Of course, there are a few things on a factory Challenger that aren't in line with a 1970/1971 version.
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I'd say he's building a modern Cuda...
 
Discussion starter · #24 ·
I was trying to match my real ‘71 ‘cuda as close as I could. It was a 340 so it didn’t have any hood scoop except the double bubble fake scoops. It was white with a black top and red interior with no go-wing and no billboards on the quarter panels.

When I bought the Challenger, the hood scoop was on the car, I liked it, so I just left it. Besides it’s menacing looking and with all the Camaros and Mustangs running around this area (Branson, MO), I think it makes an impact———it must because they all like to sound their pipes when they approach me from the other direction.

I really appreciate your comments. Thank you!
 
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MoparFred said:
New here and have converted a 2011 Challenger R/T to replicate my long gone but not forgotten 1971 'cuda convertible.

I bought the Challenger about two years ago and finely decided to make the conversion. The color was right but I changed the interior from black to red and did everything I could inside and out to complete the makeover from Dodge to Plymouth. The last thing was to chop the top and this was done by DropTop Customs. I think it turned out quite well and the best thing is I drive it every day and now has 85,000 miles. View attachment 1049768
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Super nice, lets street race.

MoparFred said:
I was trying to match my real ‘71 ‘cuda as close as I could. It was a 340 so it didn’t have any hood scoop except the double bubble fake scoops. It was white with a black top and red interior with no go-wing and no billboards on the quarter panels.

When I bought the Challenger, the hood scoop was on the car, I liked it, so I just left it. Besides it’s menacing looking and with all the Camaros and Mustangs running around this area (Branson, MO), I think it makes an impact———it must because they all like to sound their pipes when they approach me from the other direction.

I really appreciate your comments. Thank you!
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I have a Shaker but I also dig your scoop, very cool.
 
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Awesome! (y)

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Thanks guys for all the nice comments regarding my 'cuda conversion. I am pleased the way it turned out for sure. I was able to get all the necessary conversion pieces at various places and did all the painting and installations myself. The only thing I couldn't do myself was the top conversion from a coupe to a convertible which was done by Droptop Customs in High Springs, FL. They did a super job and I have no leaks. Quarter windows are electric and tinted to match the stock glass and the top is power operated with hydraulics. Besides the floor/frame structural reinforcements they included strut tower bracing front and rear, a headliner, boot, and all the trunk liners too.

As you can see in the pictures of my '71, the wheels are Cragers which sorta match the Classic 20" on my 2011. The car came with Rallye Wheels, which I kept along with the F70x14 Eagle GT's, and then added a set of 14" Road Wheels too. But when I sold the car, only the originals went with it.

If you can believe it, I still have the original bill of sale and the original title to the car when I bought it new. It sold at Sotheby's in the fall of 2020 for $150,000.00 and it was the last E-body Plymouth convertible ever built:
 
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Wm. Internet Rock DJ said:
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This is a Cuda Tribute in the works with a modified Vintage Cuda stripes the AAR Exhaust on it. Belongs to a Guy Named Chris ...
Cuda Replica Fiberglass Hood and he's done some other nice Mods. He's working on the Grille now.
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If he can pull off the headlight conversion ('71 'cuda is the only year they had 4 headlights) I would love to see it. Those wheels are the best looking attempt at recreating the old rally wheels I have seen. I really want a '71 Conversion but this "AAR" is awesome!
 
Discussion starter · #39 ·
Just to clarify, the hood scoop on my 'cuda conversion is non functional. I only have it because it was on the car when I bought it, I liked the looks, and it's intimidating to other drivers. There are no performance mods to the car besides Flow Master mufflers and removing the resonators - I lowered it about 1 1/2" and that's it.

I enjoy driving the car just the way it is and it gets all the attention I'm comfortable with without any engine upgrades. Like I mentioned earlier, I'll be 80 this year and all my "speed stuff" is long gone but I'm still young at heart.

Again, I sincerely appreciate the favorable comments.
 
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