Your name & where are you from?

 Jim & Ann Kelly – Originally Kansas Retired to Bella Vista in 1996

What are the year, make & model of your car?

'67 Cuda Coupe

When did you get your car & from where?

We bought it the summer of ’05 from a fellow in Rogers, Arkansas

When you bought it was it complete?

It’s a complete, original car, Turquoise Metallic, partially painted once.

What was under the hood when you bought it?

It came with the original Slant 6 and 904 automatic.

What have you changed about your car?

Threw a rod in the Slant 6 currently working on replacing it with a 360 and would like a 5 speed manual.

Is this your first project car?

No, 20 years ago restored a ’67 Mustang Convertible.  Been piddling around with a frame-off, restoration/modification of a ’64 Ford Pickup for nearly 10 years – Chassis/ power train finished, bodywork on-going.

Why Mopar?

Have wanted to own a MOPAR since I was a teenager it finally happened – in the prime of my teen years – Age 62.

Why did you choose that model?

The car was an impulse buy – it was there, for sale, & I loved it.

Why did you choose that color?

Bought it that color

What car would be your dream car to have or to work on?

Either a ’67 –’69 Convertible ‘Cuda or an early ‘70’s Challenger Convertible.

What’s the best thing about your car?

Fun, Wonderful car to drive – Handles much better than I remember from the ‘60s

What would you change about your car?

Plan to change the engine- will install a 360, preferably with a manual 4 or 5 speed.  Will repair some body damage & paint original color- will recover seats as original

Is there a funny or sentimental story about your car that you would like to share?

Some might find it humorous – I didn’t – Put new rod inserts in, crusin’ north to Joplin with a big grin on my face when rod goes knock, knock, BOOM!! Say goodbye to the Slant 6!!!!!lly got one. YEAH!

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