1970 Cuda What say you?

[Coyote with a roadrunner]

Ok, I am now addicted to restoration. We are finishing up our 69 RR and will have some pics soon. I have the opportunity to buy a 1970 Cuda roller. It looks like it will need quarters, and then a complete resto. I am working on the guy and am around 5 grand for the roller. The original fender tag is not a hemi, but he has 1 69 426 hemi block, and 1 69 complete 426 hemi that will need o be overhauled. The price for the block is 2 grand and the price for the complete motor is 6 grand. I have always loved these cars and to have one, even an incorrect motor per the fender tag, but a hemi would be cool. What say you? Too many clams, or in the ball park? Thanks as I value your opinions.

 

[69 Runner]

Having done one I can tell you that an E body is the most expensive to restore (not considering a "D" body which there are NO parts for) If you decide to jump in, just be aware it will cost more than the runner.

 

[Pastortom1]

If you can do all the work yourself, I'd say jump in and do it as a Hemi......I know the market is down a bit, BUT that's a good deal if the rust is not outrageous............:yes:

When you're done, the payback will be higher than a B in most cases.

 

[Donny]

You could also consult reputable shops that specialize in E bodies, like www.paintshop101.com Good luck!

 

[rithunder916]

the e bodies are the most desireable. IF you want it do it, it will only go up in value.

 

[Coyote with a roadrunner]

I am going to start by buying the block right now. I would love to buy the roller now, but I have some money to spend on the Road Runner yet and my wife has been very patience with all the car work I have been doing and all the money I have been spending. The Cuda will be done with a Shaker Hood. The gears in my brain are turning and I am getting excited. The Cuda project will be slower because I will have the road runner done from start to finish within a year and a half. I don't want to spend that much money in that short of a time frame again. The RR is a family heirloom, but I think the Hemi Cuda will be even cooler.