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Need a new gun to paint my 65 Barracuda. No plans for any painting once this is complete. What would be the most cost effective gun for me to purchase. I've used the TCP Global 3 gun set for the dash and interior trim pieces.

What medium do you guys recommend for paint removed in areas that are difficult to sand.

Have any of used the single stage acrylic paint from TCP Global. I'm just curious how it compares to Nason.

Have some overspray I need to remove. Tried lacquer thinner, but didn't touch it. I could sand the steering wheel, and repaint, but need to get it off the chrome Thanks

Have any of you tried the paint they supply. It is not a bad price and with the auto paint library they claim to match your original color. I have some, but haven't used it. One auto restoration shop locally uses it and likes the paint. Another one said he wouldn't use it, hard to work with and...

Are the bumper brackets painted black, Mine are pretty bad and I really can't tell. Thanks

I would like to know the proper size of the stripes. I believe they are 6inch, with a 1inch gap and a 1inch stripe on each side. This would make a total of 10 inches wide. Does this sound correct? I have seen one locally that has a 10inch stripe with the 2 1 inch stripes as well. The second...

I am hoping to paint the door, hood and trunk hinges on Monday. What is the best way to clean these before sanding in order to prime and apply paint. I am looking to see what to clean these with. They don't look greasy, but I would like to avoid any trouble later. Thanks

I painted the interior of my Barracuda yesterday and the paints great. It is a little to shiny, even though I used a flattening agent actually adding more than called for. Secondly, the paint, although looks really smooth has a rough texture if you rub your fingers across it. No fish eyes, no...

I have purchased the single stage paint for my 65 Barracuda. Almost everyone I have spoken with tell me I should use Base coat clear coat. The car will be a driver who will frequent some car shows and club rides. Is the difference really that great. I have time limitations and was trying to do...

Had a few bubbles popped up. Getting ready to repaint. Is it necessary to refill this, or seal it and paint.

While removing the front end parts on a 65 Barracuda, The passenger side was unbolted and removed. The drivers side has the valance welded to the front. I should use a grinder to remove the weld and replace the valance, is that the correct method. Also the valance has several holes in it. Where...

Ok, fenders are off. Removed the Formula S emblems. Do the Barracuda emblems just push out and off. No bolts on the back. Don't want to break anything,

Acrylic urethane, Acrylic enamel ect. not sure which way to go. I'm getting close to starting the interior. Thanks

Need to order the whiskers for my 65 barracuda. Any suggestions on what and where to buy? Not a rush, but hopefully will need these soon.

While looking in the trunk of my 65 Barracuda last night I noticed some rust in the trunk lid itself. These are not visiable from the outside, but as I prepare to paint this summer, I need to out a stop to it. I'm at work. so I don't have a picture with me. The area is in a recessed area which...

I had thought about replacing the door locks on a 65 Barracuda. They are not expensive on ebay, But all say only fit 66 and up. Is there a difference in 65 and 66. The body styles are so similar , I don't see a difference in the two. Advice.

Center grill in 65 Barracuda. Has a piece broken. What would be the best way to repair, or can it be? Thanks

My 65 Formula S has the mag type factory hubcaps. They have been in the trunk during restoration. I pulled them out and noticed their was some rust stains developing in the seams of the caps. It is easy to remove stains that are you can see, but what about where you can't see. Thought I would...

Has anyone bought any of the mexican repo tail lights. there like 42.00 a set and look good. Thanks

I'm getting ahead of myself, I should have the floor pans this week, but after reading the discussion about glueing or welding , i will be learning to weld. Is this very difficult as I have never had a desire to learn to weld. Also, someone had said you could purchase an inexpensive welder and...

Is it possible to remove the windshield without damaging the gasket, or should I just cut it and purchase a new one?

Hopefully I am going to have time to get back to work on my 65 Barracuda. I need to replace the passenger side floor board front and rear. If I purchase both pieces will that cover the complete side? If so I can drill out the weld spots on three sides and only cut one. Is that correct? I haven't...

I met a new neighbor the other day who is building a dragster and is patching panels in his floor with liquid steel or J B Weld. Have any of you tried to patch floor pans using this instead of welding the patch panels in place? I told him I would ask you guys what you thought. He doesn't have a...

Santa Claus gave me something for my fish. It will have to be rechromed and my question is what are the colors suppose to be around the Barracuda. The one on my 65 Barracuda has the standard Valiant emblem and I don't remember seeing one like this. Just wondered what year or model they came out...

I am lookin for front and rear floor pans for my 65 Barracuda. I only need the passenger side. Most places I have looked have them for 67 and up. If you know who has them for a 65 please let me know.Thanks

Looking for someone to do the tail lights and bumper for my 65 Barracuda Formula S. I know there is one close to me in Greensboro, NC but a friend had some stuff done and wasn't at all happy. Tell me your stories, good and bad. I'm not in a big hurry but I would like to get started. Thanks

I had a post about cleaning the caps. Mine are alluminum so help me with what to use to clean and polish. They are with chrome trim rings so they they look dull. Thanks

Maybe the wrong place to post, but I'm sure some of you have done this. The caps look great, but they have sit on the car forever. They are not dented at all, just dull. What should I use and what process to make them look good? If you know of a product to start with let me know. I have an extra...

On a 65 barracuda when you order whiskers you only get 6 pcs. Where can I find and what do you call the strips that go on the outside of the rear windows. These are curved rubber strips. As I am ordering parts, I don't see these in the catalogs. Thanks