"65 Barracuda Roll Call" just curious..how many of you have one?
This is my first post and I excited to report that we (my man and I) just obtained a 2 owner 65 with stock 273-2 barrel, torchlight automatic, white with blue interior this January. It's not a formula S, but it did come with a factory installed in-dash OEM tachometer. We drove this fish home on its original Mopar power! Everything except for the interior pillar trim was intact factory original. OUR PLAN: 1) Swap 273 for a 360 which we are rebuilding at this time. 2) Other than performance upgrades we expect to maintain original character changing only the paint color and interior finish color. 3) Compete within one year. We are working as a team and collaborating on all decisions. I am mostly responsible for interior and finishes while assisting with the engine since it's my first. Ramon is mostly responsible for the performance decisions and directing me as a mechanics assistant. So far we are looking at approx 420HP while still deciding how to address the transmission and rear end upgrades. Right now the original engine has been pulled and the 360 is on a stand for rebuild. So far I have been successful at refurbishing all the emblems, trim, and interior components. Hope that helps. Will post pics sometime soon.