Original Hemi Cuda Info.......

Autoguy · 12-31-2021, 12:22 AM

We believe a good friend/business partner of mine has the original Judy Lilly car. We are in the process of documenting the car right now with the help of Mark Janaky and others.

I have traced the history of the car from Judy to the current owner. Doing this, I have spoke with Mark Janaky, Jim DeFrank, Jim Clark and Dave Dupuis. I have yet to contact Judy, but I am in the process of trying to find her number.

If anyone has contact info for Judy, please send it my way. I am sure she would be thrilled to know her car is still alive!

Here is the history I have so far...

Judy Lilly New in 1968 - 1973
Russ Muira 1973 - ? (Sale coordinated between Judy and Russ by Jim Clark) I spoke with Jim Clark today and he confirmed this.
Jim DeFrank ? - 1978 Hot Rodding Cover/Article
Van Broussard 1978 - ?
Dave Dupuis ? - ? (Sold to Collector. Owned Trucking CO. in VA? Name unknown)

Sold at Cruise Auction in Early/Mid 80's to current owner.

There are many things I found on this car to determine what car it is along with conversations with previous owners.

A few of these things are...

Yellow paint in areas that were not completely masked when it was painted the white it currently is.

"Butler Roll Cage"

Ghosting of the stripes that were previously on the hood when it was the yellow DeFrank/Broussard/Depuis car.

Painted front bumper and chrome rear bumper. There are multiple pics of the car with this Paint/Chrome combo.The front bumper has a few unique bends/prior damage that can be seen in the 1978 Hot Rodding Cover and the current pics of the car. This makes sense, because Jim DeFrank told me he acid dipped the front bumper to make it lighter therefor removing the chrome then painting it when the car was painted yellow.

In a conversation with Dave Dupuis yesterday, he told me about the crash he had in the car at Gainesville. There is evidence of body repairs on the car where he told me he fixed it.

Dave Dupuis also told me the last of the VIN on this car without me telling him. It apparently is an early car.

Anyone that has any other info please chime in. We are doing a full documentation/Timeline on the car, and the owner is trying to decide what way he wants to paint/letter the car. We already have approval from one of the previous owners to copy the paint/name on the car.

Curious to see the replies and ideas on how to restore the car.

340Cuda · 12-31-2021, 10:06 AM

Dennis Maurer is Judy's former husband. He has photos of Judy's cars on his website.

The website shows his business number as 480-540-1679. I would give him a call.

http://maurersperformance.com

Autoguy · 12-31-2021, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 340Cuda

Dennis Maurer is Judy's former husband. He has photos of Judy's cars on his website.

The website shows his business number as 480-540-1679. I would give him a call.

http://maurersperformance.com

I tried calling once or twice and got no answer. They may be closed for the holiday. I am going to try next week. Thanks for the comment. All help is appreciated.

Liteweight · 12-31-2021, 01:58 PM

Is this the car Judy tagged a guard rail and damaged the drivers side quarter panel near the tail light area?

Liteweight

Autoguy · 01-01-2022, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Liteweight

Is this the car Judy tagged a guard rail and damaged the drivers side quarter panel near the tail light area?

Liteweight

We are trying to figure that out. The pics we have of her cars have two different numbers, and we are trying to confirm if they were the same car or if she had two of them.

Jeff Stout · 12-31-2021, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Autoguy

I tried calling once or twice and got no answer. They may be closed for the holiday. I am going to try next week. Thanks for the comment. All help is appreciated.

Not swearing to it but I think he is closed.

FED 387 · 12-31-2021, 10:49 PM

Auto guy sent u a PM-- GOOD LUCK- FED 387

Autoguy · 01-01-2022, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by FED 387

Auto guy sent u a PM-- GOOD LUCK- FED 387

I didn't get it. My inbox is empty.

FED 387 · 01-01-2022, 07:05 PM

check your emails---Dick

Autoguy · 01-01-2022, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Stout

Not swearing to it but I think he is closed.

For good or just for the Holiday? Anyone have another number for him?

12-31-2021, 12:22 AM	#1
Autoguy Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 8 Likes: 0 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Original Hemi Cuda Info....... We believe a good friend/business partner of mine has the original Judy Lilly car. We are in the process of documenting the car right now with the help of Mark Janaky and others. I have traced the history of the car from Judy to the current owner. Doing this, I have spoke with Mark Janaky, Jim DeFrank, Jim Clark and Dave Dupuis. I have yet to contact Judy, but I am in the process of trying to find her number. If anyone has contact info for Judy, please send it my way. I am sure she would be thrilled to know her car is still alive! Here is the history I have so far... Judy Lilly New in 1968 - 1973 Russ Muira 1973 - ? (Sale coordinated between Judy and Russ by Jim Clark) I spoke with Jim Clark today and he confirmed this. Jim DeFrank ? - 1978 Hot Rodding Cover/Article Van Broussard 1978 - ? Dave Dupuis ? - ? (Sold to Collector. Owned Trucking CO. in VA? Name unknown) Sold at Cruise Auction in Early/Mid 80's to current owner. There are many things I found on this car to determine what car it is along with conversations with previous owners. A few of these things are... Yellow paint in areas that were not completely masked when it was painted the white it currently is. "Butler Roll Cage" Ghosting of the stripes that were previously on the hood when it was the yellow DeFrank/Broussard/Depuis car. Painted front bumper and chrome rear bumper. There are multiple pics of the car with this Paint/Chrome combo.The front bumper has a few unique bends/prior damage that can be seen in the 1978 Hot Rodding Cover and the current pics of the car. This makes sense, because Jim DeFrank told me he acid dipped the front bumper to make it lighter therefor removing the chrome then painting it when the car was painted yellow. In a conversation with Dave Dupuis yesterday, he told me about the crash he had in the car at Gainesville. There is evidence of body repairs on the car where he told me he fixed it. Dave Dupuis also told me the last of the VIN on this car without me telling him. It apparently is an early car. Anyone that has any other info please chime in. We are doing a full documentation/Timeline on the car, and the owner is trying to decide what way he wants to paint/letter the car. We already have approval from one of the previous owners to copy the paint/name on the car. Curious to see the replies and ideas on how to restore the car. Attached Thumbnails

12-31-2021, 10:06 AM	#2
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,683 Likes: 3,939 Liked 820 Times in 342 Posts	Re: Original Hemi Cuda Info....... Dennis Maurer is Judy's former husband. He has photos of Judy's cars on his website. The website shows his business number as 480-540-1679. I would give him a call. http://maurersperformance.com

12-31-2021, 01:58 PM	#4
Liteweight VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,280 Likes: 23 Liked 31 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Original Hemi Cuda Info....... Is this the car Judy tagged a guard rail and damaged the drivers side quarter panel near the tail light area? Liteweight

12-31-2021, 10:49 PM	#7
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,429 Likes: 565 Liked 336 Times in 183 Posts	Re: Original Hemi Cuda Info....... Auto guy sent u a PM-- GOOD LUCK- FED 387

01-01-2022, 07:05 PM	#9
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,429 Likes: 565 Liked 336 Times in 183 Posts	Re: Original Hemi Cuda Info....... check your emails---Dick