When does money outweigh sentimental value? 1968 notchback build thread

carbonfiber diet said
Hey khuebner 250. Just wanted to say I read your entire blog starting late last night and finished up earlier today to be current. Also joined FABO because of your and Fred's projects. Such a neat story behind your car that surely many of us can relate to,even if only vicariously through these blogs. The level of detail ,craftsmanship and creativity applied is next level man. Can't wait for next steps on the "Avocuda" and the next build if/when you decide to go that route. Such an inspiration has me scouting for a project car myself.

Two quick questions if I may.
1. Why Dexcool?
2. How are you liking those Powergrip type clamps?

carbonfiber diet

Thanks for the kind words. Just got my new Trickflow intake. Gotta get it measured up to make certain I can get the height the same. So there are no issues with the air box. Then drill and tap for the rear crossover coolant ports and add paint.

1. Why Dexcool?
Dexcool was a mistake, I made the switch over to G05. Dexcool was originally designed for iron block/aluminum headed vehicles. However, those vehicles use closed loop cooling systems. I completely forgot that fact when putting it in the Barracuda, which uses an air induced system. Dexcool and air make a sludgy mess.

2. How are you liking those Powergrip type clamps?
I think they are great. They work very well and look clean. A little costly but you can find em pretty cheap hunting around. I used the traditional worm clamps to verify everything was good to go, held pressure, vacuum, everything in working order before I installed all of them. Just so I didn't waste the money cutting them off if I had an issue.

Keith