1969 Barracuda 340 Formula S Restoration

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Back in the car, but would not run!! Looks like the bimetallic overload in the switch got fried due to high current when it was squealing. Fortunately I had another restored spare. Runs great. Dash all back in place and everything works ok including all the vacuum operated AC dampers.

 

[4spdragtop]

Sorry to read about motor, another perfect cuda Jim.

 

[RealWing]

Windows installed today.
Took all afternoon! Finally found a guy who knows how to install and seal windows on these older cars. The big rear window was a real struggle to get seated in the seal. The S/S trim was a bigger struggle. Had some sections partially on but would not fully clip. Replaced several clips that were not stamped correctly. Reproduction parts- grrrr

 

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Starting to look more like a car now

 

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Took many hours of work just to clean and install the roof rail trim and weatherstrip!!!! The factory applied some additional white caulk to the top corner of the A pillar. One side done, now the other.
Jim

 

[RealWing]

When I was installing the professionally restored shoulder belts a while ago, I found 2 problems. There was no snap fastener on the belt end and the belt was too long!!! Thankfully, I have a friend who is very good at doing upholstery work and he installed a snap fastener and also shortened the belt to that the elastic end would connect properly. Other than that, the restoration quality of all the belts was excellent.

 

[67383]

Have just started a restoration on a '69 Formula S 340 auto.
First - A bit of my Mopar history:
My very first car was a 1969 Barracuda Formula S fastback 340-4 speed that I purchased at Healey Motors Ltd in Pembroke Ontario shortly after I was married in July 1968. I bought it new in Oct 1968 for $4,598.60 CAD less $1,501.10 that was my wife’s prized 1965 Plymouth Valiant V100 4 door with a slant 6.

In addition to the 4 speed and Formula S Package, the Cuda was optioned with power steering and brakes, AM radio, Fold down rear seat, 3.55 sure grip, variable speed wipers, wheel disks and E70x14 tires. (The options totaled ($147.50 CAD)
After family arrived, I reluctantly parted with it and bought a 1978 Dodge Aspen 360 cid Station Wagon!!! The Cuda was subsequently destroyed when it was T boned by another car.
I've owned a couple of other '69 Cuda's over the years but later sold them.

This will be the 3rd major project I’ve tackled since I retired.

The first was a 1970 Superbird Pace Car
1970 Plymouth Superbird - Pace Yourself - Mopar Muscle Magazine
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The 2nd was a 1969 Barracuda convertible 6.1 Hemi restomod.
https://www.hemmings.com/magazine/m...-Mopar---1969-Plymouth-Barracuda/3751202.html

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[RealWing]

Another step backwards starting to get the Holley Sniper 1 system ready to fire, I set up to flush the fuel line. The pump ran, but no fuel flow from the Holley in-tank return less pump. Will have to drop the tank and pull the pump to find the cause.