This factory code-FJ6 Sassy Grass 1 ’Cuda coupe with a 440 Six- rrel V8 is the second-most sought after Mopar for that year, with the first being the 426 i ’Cuda. The restoration of this vehicle was designed to take it from a ‘BH’ cuda to a ‘BS’ ’Cuda. wever, the car does retain its original fender tag and original ‘BH’ VIN on the dashboard.”
He continues, “The 440 engine has approximately 2,900 miles on it. It cold starts with a few pumps of the accelerator and runs strong. The lope of this engine is impressive, and it gets attention because of its nice sound.”
- The seller believes the odometer reading is accurate.
- G in the fifth position of the VIN shows that a two-barrel 318-cu.in. OHV V8 was the original engine.
- It has been replaced by a 1977 440-cu.in. OHV V8 fitted with a Six- rrel induction system.
- It’s comprised of an lbrock aluminum intake manifold and three y two-barrel carburetors.
- A Comp Cams “ pr” camshaft and an MSD electronic ignition system are additional mods.
- There’s a don oil pan, too,
- Magnum manifolds and a dual exhaust system were installed.
- A four-core aluminum radiator and electric fan improve cooling.
- minum accessory-drive brackets and pulleys were added.
- The 904 TorqueFlite three-speed automatic was swapped for a heavier-duty 727 TorqueFlite.
- A 2.73:1-geared rear axle was replaced with an 8¾-inch e-Grip rear end with 3.55:1 gears.
- No prior body damage has been reported.
- Per the fender tag, this was factory painted in code-FJ6, Go .
- The included fender tag breakdown lists the color as Go , the name for code-FJ6.
- ng the restoration, the body was repainted in Sassy Grass .
- A Performance d with hood pins and fenders with simulated louvers were added.
- So too, was a rear spoiler, 440 billboards, and a rear valance panel with openings for the exhaust.
- The paint is “high quality,” and there is “no rust,” the seller states.
- Deleted during the restoration was the factory-ordered white vinyl top.
- The black vinyl bucket seat interior has a console with floor shifter, and an aftermarket stereo.
- e connectors were installed, as were traction devices at the rear.
- Aftermarket front anti-roll bar bushings, adjustable strut bars, and tie-rod adjusting sleeves are shown.
- No information was provided regarding other suspension mods, however.
- This is equipped with power steering and non-power-assisted four-wheel drum brakes.
- ger-than-stock 17-inch aftermarket Rallye wheels with Toyo radial tires were mounted.
- An extra set of wheels and tires is included.
- So too, is an extra 727 transmission for parts.
- The old interior panels, which can be seen in the pictures, go to the new owner.
- The fender tag decoding information is included.
- The owner’s manual, additional manuals, and a file of receipts will also be provided.
- There’s a small chip by the driver’s door (see photo), the seller points out.
- A scratch is on the billboard (see photo).
- On the driver’s door, there’s a dent “so small that the picture I took wouldn’t show it,” he says.
- The same is true regarding a paint flaw by the trunk lid (see photos).
- The dash pad on driver’s side needs to be refastened, “which is easy,” the seller notes.
- Due to the rear gear swap, the speedometer is about 15 mph off.
- The speedometer gear in the transmission should be changed to correct it.
- The horn doesn’t engage fully and needs replacement, he says.
- This 1971 cuda is a factory extra-cost-High-Impact-paint Sassy Grass car.
- It was upgraded with a 1 cuda’s paint color, hood scoops, billboards, rear spoiler, rolling stock, and powertrain upgrades will make it standout wherever it travels.