Throwing my hat into the ring.
This is possibly the deepest commitment I have ever made for a ride.
I originally saw this Barracuda 10 + years ago, it belonged to a dear friends dad. At that time, I told his Dad that if he ever thought of selling, I would like first chance. In early March of this year, I received a call and was told to put my money where my mouth was. Granted, I hadn't seen the car recently, but I didn't hesitate to commit.
Now I really wonder what I've gotten myself into.
Too late now, but I really feel like the car needs me.
1967 Barracuda convertible. Originally a 273 2bbl. Factory 4 speed with 8 3/4 sure grip, sporting
3.73 gears. Confirmed on the fender tag. Originally blue with a bench seat, now wearing black w/buckets.
Now powered by a 68 318 w/273 heads and cast iron 4bbl intake. Single exhaust, and not much more.
Typical convertible body rot under the catch pans for the top, but overall pretty solid. I know I have a long road ahead of me, but I can honestly say that the few things that I've needed straight out of the gate, have been provided by members of this site. I don't think I could have found a better spot to land. Great forum. Good people. A wealth of information. Priceless.
Will the Lil' Cuda ever be worth what is invested in it? I doubt it, even though research shows only 1600 or so being built this year in a convertible W/4 speed. Unique and it puts a smile on my face just knowing that I was a part of that generation that got to experience every thing Detroit had to offer and now, I get to live it one more time.
This is possibly the deepest commitment I have ever made for a ride.
I originally saw this Barracuda 10 + years ago, it belonged to a dear friends dad. At that time, I told his Dad that if he ever thought of selling, I would like first chance. In early March of this year, I received a call and was told to put my money where my mouth was. Granted, I hadn't seen the car recently, but I didn't hesitate to commit.
Now I really wonder what I've gotten myself into.
Too late now, but I really feel like the car needs me.
1967 Barracuda convertible. Originally a 273 2bbl. Factory 4 speed with 8 3/4 sure grip, sporting
3.73 gears. Confirmed on the fender tag. Originally blue with a bench seat, now wearing black w/buckets.
Now powered by a 68 318 w/273 heads and cast iron 4bbl intake. Single exhaust, and not much more.
Typical convertible body rot under the catch pans for the top, but overall pretty solid. I know I have a long road ahead of me, but I can honestly say that the few things that I've needed straight out of the gate, have been provided by members of this site. I don't think I could have found a better spot to land. Great forum. Good people. A wealth of information. Priceless.
Will the Lil' Cuda ever be worth what is invested in it? I doubt it, even though research shows only 1600 or so being built this year in a convertible W/4 speed. Unique and it puts a smile on my face just knowing that I was a part of that generation that got to experience every thing Detroit had to offer and now, I get to live it one more time.