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  1. lou3500

    Factory Formula S Tachometer question

    The voltage regulator was swapped to a Solid state unit , this gauge has done this since i installed it 15 years ago my OCD has over ridden my pretending not to see it any more .
  2. lou3500

    Factory Formula S Tachometer question

    Stock distributor with Pertronics upgrade [no points, ballast resistor removed] stock type round coil MSD Blaster Red type.
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    Factory Formula S Tachometer question

    I have a 66 Barracuda 273/auto with a Fourmula S Factory tach that was rebuilt still in the post office box when i bought the car it came with the wiring diagram hand written by the re-builder . I wired it per the diagram and it works however the needle floats at throttle it's not jerky moves it...
  4. lou3500

    feeling sorry for my neighbor

    I have lived and built all my cars in my place for 26 years i am one of three original owners in my neighborhood all my vehicles are loud cause that's what i like. I do not rev them up or try to disturb my neighbors, i idle in and out and have never gotten any complaints. My thought is i'll...
  5. lou3500

    Fla. Car Shows.com and Motoring Tampa Bay and Mike Kelly's Cruise News are my bibles for show...

    Fla. Car Shows.com and Motoring Tampa Bay and Mike Kelly's Cruise News are my bibles for show info, i have scaled back quite a bit this year for shows i'm tired of shelling out 20$ to park. There's one up your way tomorrow in Spring Hill at a place called Wraps it's hosted by Phil's Car Shows.
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    Yes i do still have my 66 and i'm one of the only Barracudas in my area that go out every...

    Yes i do still have my 66 and i'm one of the only Barracudas in my area that go out every weekend and one guy in St Pete with a 65, there is at least 2 dozen 64 - 66 Barracudas in the tri county area i have met most of them in the last 10 years. Most of them are 66s a few 65s and one 64 in...
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    [FOR SALE] Barracuda hub caps

    Best offer plus shipping. Thank you !!!
  8. lou3500

    [FOR SALE] Barracuda hub caps

    I have acquired a full set of [4] 1965/66 Barracuda/Valiant hubcaps 13 inch size wheel,all are good driver quality one has curb rash [see photos] i have seen examples ranging from 250$ for a set in nice shape to 45$ for one in the same shape as mine so i figure 150$ is a good base to start [plus...
  9. lou3500

    Welder for body work?

    Look on your local Craigs List you may find a bottle there and a deal on a welder !!!
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    Welder for body work?

    I borrowed a 110 volt Hobart Handler 135 gas mig for my last project it worked flawlessly [i'm a novice welder] i had a Lincoln flux core and i burned more holes than i filled, went to gas and never looked back. Hobart,Lincoln,Miller are the brand name welders and Eastwood has some that are...
  11. lou3500

    Rallye wheels from wheels vintiques?

    I have Wheel Vintiques Rallys on my 66 Cuda 14 x 6 on the front and 14 x 7 rear 205/70/14 front 245/60/14 rear i bought them from Summit over 9 years ago . This car is lowered 2 1/2 front 3 1/2 rear fits fine no rubbing.
  12. lou3500

    I go into a buddies shop and see a nice Duster. Or so I thought

    I have been in this hobby for 30 years i have had my share of horror story's from people whom have bought said turds or have had horrible dealings restoring a car it makes me sick to my stomach to think another car lover would do such a dirty thing to someone. I love this hobby and i'm a self...
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    I go into a buddies shop and see a nice Duster. Or so I thought

    I have to apologize to every one of ya'll, as i read this post the further i went the more disgusted i became!!! Let me explain i'm not a purest [except for engines Mopar car Mopar engine ect] i like to build my cars to suit me not the purest's, so as i read along i was getting angry as ya'll...
  14. lou3500

    Rear 1/4 panels 66 Valiant?

    Layson's restorations has 1/2 quarters full length and 1/2 up the side they are not in the catalog but they have them give them a call the have them listed for 66 barracuda [same quarter as valiant].
  15. lou3500

    Kindig v/s Foose

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    Kindig v/s Foose

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    Kindig v/s Foose

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    Kindig v/s Foose

    I too watch and i respect both men and both build great cars but i like Kindig cars better each is different with small signature touches. But none hold a candle to Troy Trepanier [Rad Rides By Troy] his creations are second to none. Check out his website, we [viewers] were introduced to his...
  19. lou3500

    [SOLD] 66 Barracuda part out

    I would be interested [depending on price] in the A/C box [if it's a factory air car] and controls [cables , buttons ect.] just the under dash components, shipped to 33764 business address.
  20. lou3500

    will small bolt pattern 14" wheels fit 65 dart direct bolt on ?

    My 66 cuda 14 x 6 4 inch bs / front 14 x 7 4 1/4 inch bs rear 205/70/14 front 245/60 /14 rear. Car is lowered 3 1/2 rear 2 1/2 front with no rubbing.
  21. lou3500

    Neighbors Sue Man for Working on Cars in His Garage

    These two live together as was said [companions ?] and they have way too much time on their hands!! I hope he wins and puts these two whiners in their place. I can't help but wonder what happened between them prior to this, normally there is an incident that sparks something in people to have...
  22. lou3500

    Harbor Frieght

    I have one of their aluminum floor jacks 1.5 low profile for many years now with no issues i also buy other stuff [tools ect.] there but only tools that i am only using once in awhile my everyday tools i buy name brand stuff.
  23. lou3500

    sbp wheel suggestions for 64 Valiant

    If your staying small bolt pattern the choices are very limited i personally have Wheel Vintiques Rally wheels on my 66 Barracuda 14x6 on the front with 205/70/14s and 14x7 on the rear with 245/60/14s when you convert to disk if you use SSBC kit the rotors are drilled for both small n large...
  24. lou3500

    make it new or leave it alone ?

    I have owned my 66 for 10 years next month i have toyed with the idea of a full restoration but for two reasons i have not yet done it #1 i do not have the money to do it in a timely manner #2 the amount of money that it would cost [me doing most everything] would out weigh the value of the car...
  25. lou3500

    Possibly trading for a '65 Barracuda

    I love to see someone so enthused to save an early fish but i must agree with the last statements made, it looks as tho this is a major project and will take lots of time and money to even bring back to a safe driver quality car, i suggest you pass and keep looking for a more solid base to start...
  26. lou3500

    insurance ???

    I have had Haggerty on my Barracuda for 10 years insured for 14,500$ agreed value 200$ a year [in 2015],covers towing and parts and tools too, i can only drive a total of 5000 miles a year split between shows/cruising and parades [i did 4500/500] must be in a locked garage [no appraisal needed...
  27. lou3500

    Steel Valve covers VS Aluminum

    I personally don't like a lot of bling bling in the engine bay but i like i like the looks of these fabricated covers also and they match the radiator [plus people always ask 383 or 440??].
  28. lou3500

    Andrew's 16th Birthday Car

    What a great gift and a deserving young man with a cool car !!!!! All i had in high school was a 440/4 speed Roadrunner [i had to buy] my father would not get me anything cool so i had to buy my own car!!
  29. lou3500

    Does your car make people cry?

    That's what i told my exhaust guy when he asked "how loud do you want it?" i said i want to make small children cry!!!!! He did it!!! My motto is If you can't hear it it ain't worth having!!!!!!
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