1968 Barracuda Notch - Plano, TX
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Geo4K
Just your average Gearhead.
I'm following this build - can't wait to see the body all in color - you're doing a great job! Thanks for your updates.
George
George
TexasDart
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REALLY NICE!!! Can't wait to see it in person.
TexasDart
Well-Known Member
Did you set in it and go Varoom varoom?...
rymanrph
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That looks fantastic. Man what a difference! I think I actually like the color better in the booth. I imagine its one of those colors that is much more impressive in person.
Thanks, I think the camera settings are all messed up, it was tweaked to take a bunch of indoor pictures of the kids end of the year celebrations. A friend was with me yesterday and he took a few pictures.
Here, is this better?
Mike is in the middle of the wet sanding process. I stopped by the shop this morning, rolled it outside, bathed the car and squeegeed the bay in the shop where Mike had been wet sanding. Mike will probably finish sanding Monday and start buffing Tuesday. Car should be back home next weekend either way. Despite the way it looks it is very smooth. I was wearing a wash mitt and it was gliding across the car.
One step back two forward... the whole process is like that. Every time it looks like the car is almost done you stop and go backwards before moving forward. In the process of fabricating and fitting everything you pretty much get the whole car assembled, then you take it apart to primer. Then slip the drivetrain back in to fit the panels, weld up the sub frame connectors and gap everything, then block, then pull the engine and all back out to paint it.
After they buff it I will take it home. First thing I will do is pull the front suspension back out.
rymanrph
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Yes! I was tempted to go back to original GG1 on mine. I didn't, but it looks great on yours.
TexasDart
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maybe you used too much water....yikes!
cuda20
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Car looks awesome. Now comes the best part, putting it back together.
lxmodguy
Gen3 Hemi Guru
Very cool, I am tearing mine down to get it ready for paint. One of these days I need to come by and take a look.
Alec and I finished the fuel tank install today. We will be tackling outside door handles after dinner and do some engine clean up.
One detail I want to share on this project today... I dislike nuts and bolts used together to attach things to the car, I always prefer captive hardware is possible. I also do not like using sheet metal screws for brackets.
I am surprised by how many of my coworkers had no idea what a Nutsert was, so, I am just sharing and showing you guys a few examples. So far the bolts attaching the latch support to the lower radiator support and the bolts attaching the fuel tank to the fuel tank frame in the trunk utilize Nutserts. All of these Nutserts went into frame sections. I also plan on adding Nutserts along the frame and a few other spots to install "Adel" style clamps or something similar for fuel line and battery cable routing.
Pictures attached are my lower radiator support, showing it "bare" without the latch support installed, and with the latch support installed during mock up a few months ago. I also have some pictures of installing the Nutserts in the trunk and the final installed picture for the fuel tank. Last, I threw in a picture of my fender tag, leaving one screw without paint is kind of my attempt at humor since this is far from an OE restoration...
Just out of curiosity I used the web fender tag decode at http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=85, this is what I got:
CAR: Plymouth Barracuda 2 Door Hardtop
ENGINE: 318cid 2-bbl V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: Unknown tire code
BUILD DATE: May 17.
AXLE: 2.76 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR: High Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Black Interior.
PAINT: Monotone Racing Green Metallic Paint.
OTHER: Black Upper Door Frame Color.
MOLDINGS:
25: Drip Rail Mouldings
78: Wheel Lip Mouldings
ABC OPTIONS:
R1: AM Radio
W9: Unknown Option
abc OPTIONS:
a6: Console
b4: Bucket Seats
m6: Driver's Outside Remote Operated Mirror
w6: Build to Spec's for Canada
Anyone know what the "W9" option is? Maybe the type of hubcap? I imagine the "23" code for tires is small by narrow. All the options listed are consistent with what I know from owning the car since 1988. Basic entry level car with a V8, console and buckets. Build to Spec's for Canada? I know the car was sold in Carlsbad, NM, and you can not get much farther from Canada than that really.
One detail I want to share on this project today... I dislike nuts and bolts used together to attach things to the car, I always prefer captive hardware is possible. I also do not like using sheet metal screws for brackets.
I am surprised by how many of my coworkers had no idea what a Nutsert was, so, I am just sharing and showing you guys a few examples. So far the bolts attaching the latch support to the lower radiator support and the bolts attaching the fuel tank to the fuel tank frame in the trunk utilize Nutserts. All of these Nutserts went into frame sections. I also plan on adding Nutserts along the frame and a few other spots to install "Adel" style clamps or something similar for fuel line and battery cable routing.
Pictures attached are my lower radiator support, showing it "bare" without the latch support installed, and with the latch support installed during mock up a few months ago. I also have some pictures of installing the Nutserts in the trunk and the final installed picture for the fuel tank. Last, I threw in a picture of my fender tag, leaving one screw without paint is kind of my attempt at humor since this is far from an OE restoration...
Just out of curiosity I used the web fender tag decode at http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=85, this is what I got:
CAR: Plymouth Barracuda 2 Door Hardtop
ENGINE: 318cid 2-bbl V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: Unknown tire code
BUILD DATE: May 17.
AXLE: 2.76 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR: High Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Black Interior.
PAINT: Monotone Racing Green Metallic Paint.
OTHER: Black Upper Door Frame Color.
MOLDINGS:
25: Drip Rail Mouldings
78: Wheel Lip Mouldings
ABC OPTIONS:
R1: AM Radio
W9: Unknown Option
abc OPTIONS:
a6: Console
b4: Bucket Seats
m6: Driver's Outside Remote Operated Mirror
w6: Build to Spec's for Canada
Anyone know what the "W9" option is? Maybe the type of hubcap? I imagine the "23" code for tires is small by narrow. All the options listed are consistent with what I know from owning the car since 1988. Basic entry level car with a V8, console and buckets. Build to Spec's for Canada? I know the car was sold in Carlsbad, NM, and you can not get much farther from Canada than that really.
76orangewagon
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Looking real good Michael, good Idea using Nutserts...If I ever get a painted car back I'll be using those here and there also.
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