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Post by mopar on Nov 25, 2022 16:17:30 GMT -5
I’m starting with a Testors 1971 Cuda that is lacking a lot of detail so I’m going to do what I can using the Revell 70 T/A Cuda kit. Seeing how the body is missing the side vents that the 71 Cuda had I’m going to make it a Barracuda with a 383 in it and a bench seat.   |
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Post by Jcon on Nov 26, 2022 10:17:43 GMT -5
Nice, I'll follow along!!!
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Post by topside on Nov 26, 2022 10:21:29 GMT -5
That sounds ambitious ! I'd have thought a good '71 'Cuda kit would be out there, but I've never looked for one.
The separate gas tank is interesting; haven't seen that before, I think.
I think someone's making decals for the gills, but without the contours, that would fall a bit short.
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Post by BeeMopar on Nov 26, 2022 12:24:12 GMT -5
Isn’t the Testors Cuda just a reboxed Johan kit?
I’ll be keeping my eye on this one
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Post by sportabout on Nov 26, 2022 18:22:09 GMT -5
An interesting project. The Revell '70 Cuda is a good donor kit and I hope the chassis fits easily. I have had the idea of combining a Revell '70 Hemi Cuda with a Revell '71 Hemi Cuda convertible.
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Post by mopar on Nov 27, 2022 9:54:37 GMT -5
That sounds ambitious ! I'd have thought a good '71 'Cuda kit would be out there, but I've never looked for one. The separate gas tank is interesting; haven't seen that before, I think. I think someone's making decals for the gills, but without the contours, that would fall a bit short. Thanks Topside Revell has one but it’s 1/24 scale and I need a 1/25 scale for my next car transporter. Seeing that only the Cuda had the gills that’s one reason I’m going with the Barracuda version that didn’t have them. This kit is not meant to be a factory stock build. |
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Post by mopar on Nov 27, 2022 9:55:35 GMT -5
Isn’t the Testors Cuda just a reboxed Johan kit? I’ll be keeping my eye on this one I’m not sure but you could be right. |
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Post by mopar on Nov 27, 2022 9:58:35 GMT -5
An interesting project. The Revell '70 Cuda is a good donor kit and I hope the chassis fits easily. I have had the idea of combining a Revell '70 Hemi Cuda with a Revell '71 Hemi Cuda convertible. So far with my test fitting it looks like it goes in pretty good. The one thing that is different between the Revell 70 Cuda and the 71 is that the 70 is 1/25 scale and the 71 is 1/24 scale. |
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Post by DusterEd on Nov 28, 2022 10:58:57 GMT -5
I’ve been wanting to this also. I have a Johan 71 cuda that I added the fender vents. But the project stalled. I guess you can cut down the seats from a Monogram/Revell cuda. The door panels are the same in the Revell 70 cuda. And the hood sizes are all different. I’m curious how you solve these problems.
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Post by DusterEd on Nov 28, 2022 11:10:11 GMT -5
I always wondered if it was possible to cut down the grill front valance and tail light section from the Revell 1/24 scale cuda. And cut out the gills and use them by inserting them on the Revell 70 kit cuda.
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Post by mopar on Nov 28, 2022 13:17:43 GMT -5
Ed , I decided not to try to add the side vents and just make it a plan Barracuda. The Revell 70 Cuda’s so far seam to fit with out too much adjustment. I’m going to use the bench seat from the 71 Charger. I’m also thinking about reworking the 340 to a 318 instead of the 383.
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Post by Jcon on Nov 28, 2022 14:46:42 GMT -5
Ambitious project for sure!!!
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Post by tubbs on Nov 29, 2022 7:38:05 GMT -5
Isn’t the Testors Cuda just a reboxed Johan kit? I’ll be keeping my eye on this one I’m not sure but you could be right. yes it is. it is the old Sox and Martin kit. |
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Post by tubbs on Nov 29, 2022 7:50:13 GMT -5
you can get a 383 in a Barracuda, but it is a 2 bbl. you can get the hipo 3340 in a barracuda Gran Coupe. you can make a standard Barracuda day 2 car and transplant a 440 in it. hmmm, i wonder if Keith Marks makes the gran coupe decal? be on the lookout for a message Mopar. may have a few questions for you.
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Post by mopar on Nov 29, 2022 20:02:41 GMT -5
Al Keith has the Gran Coupe decals for the 70 Barracuda that would work on the 71.
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