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    68 Barracuda Formula S 340 fastback

    68 barracuda notchback originally slant 6 car but was converted to 340 w/ manual. Had been resto mod ~ 2 yrs ago.
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    68 Barracuda Formula S 340 fastback

    Got the tail lights, trim, and badges swapped out from the parts car. Not perfect, but much nicer than what I had! Good for a driver
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    68 Barracuda Formula S 340 fastback

    No build sheet but I found this old sticker under the carpet: J.P. STEVENS & CO., INC. 1792 D Y5 GOLD 1968 CHRYSLER "A" BODY REAR B/S CONSOLE S/29 7 10 67
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    68 Barracuda Formula S 340 fastback

    So my WAG (wild *** guess) is this was for a lockbox under driver seat?? Anyone have ideas opinions?
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    68 Barracuda Formula S 340 fastback

    The hunt for the build sheet continues, no luck under drivers side carpet... but I did find the ultra rare P.O. installed security system?!?
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    68 Barracuda Formula S 340 fastback

    Coffee.. all I needed was coffee (and this added illustration!) For some reason I kept looking at the "spine" of the shoe with the hole cut outs trying to decifer what spot was the tab vs non tab . Now it's so clear! Totally get the edge of the shoe and how mine has the formed over tab to...
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    68 Barracuda Formula S 340 fastback

    Thank you Mattax for the explanation, photos and reference links! I need to study the pictures more and read up to understand the "tab" reference, might just be my tired eyes not catching on atm. I really appreciate the time you put in to help me better understand the brake situation!
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    68 Barracuda Formula S 340 fastback

    ...almost got the Brakes buttoned up, THEN the rear softline/ Y junction went full artery block! Got a new soft line and cleared the hardlines. Hopefully get it back together tomorrow. New front and now rear soft lines, new wheel cylinders and shoes all around. New Master cylinder and...
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    68 Barracuda Formula S 340 fastback

    Noticed my greasy fingerprints make the cap look dented in prior picture. Shiny grease caps are tough to photograph! I assure you they are scratch and ding free- looks so much better than what I had!
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    68 Barracuda Formula S 340 fastback

    Got some nicer grease caps on today.thank you Dana67dart for the caps! Went digging in my pipe of pvc fittings per your suggestion and found that the threaded end of a 1" compression fitting is the perfect tool for the job! Got the proper brake hardware and spare front drums from 4fortyDemon...
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    68 Barracuda Formula S 340 fastback

    Oh looks amazing shiny and new like that!! I just picked up a set of mag slots like those, they look good with your fresh paint!
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    68 Barracuda Formula S 340 fastback

    Oh the fun of drum brakes.. all 4 corners no self adjusters. Spring just forced over the Star wheel. Not sure this is "factory" correct but for now it goes back together the way it was! Oh and the new rear drum brakes are drill way bigger than the lug studs.. decide to turn the old ones and re...
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    68 Barracuda Formula S 340 fastback

    Pulled rear bottom seat today. No luck on build sheet, best I can tell no evidence one was ever under there. I did find a black coated aluminum tag hog ringed to the seat spring. Reads 2767113 7-5- ?? (67 maybe). Felt around the back topside of the glovebox with no luck. Maybe I'll get...
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    68 Barracuda Formula S 340 fastback

    Color code is JJ1
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    68 Barracuda Formula S 340 fastback

    I believe it's Ember Gold
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    68 Barracuda Formula S 340 fastback

    Purchased Nov 2023 with the help of my amazing wife! She actually promised to buy me a 2nd gen Barracuda in her wedding vows!
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    1967 Barracuda Notchback 440 Project

    Very nice project you got there Bmxican ! That has to be one of my favorite A-bodies. Im verrry slowly working on my first mopar project (67 valiant) as money and time seem to be against me right now. Im just down the road from you in Escondido. I'll Pm you my # and you can give me a...
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    The Darwin Project

    Your dash with its dash pad delete looks Awsome! I can't wait to see it put all together. Keep up the good work
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    67 Valiant

    That's one good looking Dart! I love the color. I want to do a nice solid bright color like that on my Valiant, but I fear the added attention grabbing may cost me in tickets
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    67 Valiant

    good to hear there are plenty of valiant lovers on this site. I'M gonna need lots of encouragement to get this one back on the road :-D
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