Another Mopar Off My Bucket List - Barracuda Fastback

When I called up Spencer today he told me that the Hemi may be later arriving than we thought. It was supposed to be done in July but his finance company contacted Keith Black and was told September was more likely.

I still need to get the engine compartment ready before the K-member comes back from Hemidenny. I'm stripping off the POR-15 we had on it because there are so many weld areas. There are still a few pinholes that need addressed.

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Spencer was adamant that he doesn't want a heater or defroster today when I talked with him. I guess he's the boss.

To fully prep the engine bay I figured I better pull the fender tag off. Although the screw heads were too worn to turn I was able to grab the screws from underneath with a vice grip. I suppose we're lucky that the tag wasn't corroded worse than it is. I soaked it in paint thinner and then took a wire brush to it. Despite the pits, - it's still fully legible.

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