1969 'cuda 383 4-speed

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WRB426 said:
On Facebook they show wheeling your car around the lot. Glad to see it's finally getting done. Look forward to see it being saved on the show.
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Thank you, I'm really looking forward to having the car to drive!
 
Well, it's been a long time coming and I think I have been more than patient. The car is going to be dipped next week. I will post some pictures once I get them.
 
These restorations take a couple of years to complete. They don't show that on TV.
 
WRB426 said:
These restorations take a couple of years to complete. They don't show that on TV.
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I know, it was supposed to be done in two years from the time I delivered it to them. They didn't even start on it within that time frame. They did have some setbacks with the new shop and and some of the crew leaving but it was all for the better. They really seem to be on track now. Now they are telling people two years from the disassembly date. If that is true, mine should be done within a year or so.
 
cuda dad said:
I know, it was supposed to be done in two years from the time I delivered it to them. They didn't even start on it within that time frame. They did have some setbacks with the new shop and and some of the crew leaving but it was all for the better. They really seem to be on track now. Now they are telling people two years from the disassembly date. If that is true, mine should be done within a year or so.
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Sucks to wait, but the smile on your face will be worth it when it is done.
 
Here are some pictures after being dipped
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She had some patches already did'nt she! Glad they are working on it!!!
 
This is awesome. And I believe we live in the same town cuda dad! Ever see a yellow 68 Satellite driving around?
 
my M-Code 69 Cuda is finished at AMD and i'm now making arrangements for shipping back to Pittsburgh. AMD had my car for over a year primarily due to lack of parts and some other "unique" issues that required me to buy an entire body shell to use as a part's car. i could see Graveyard Carz taking longer on your car given all the "transitions" they have gone through in the last couple of years.

i hope your car is featured on the show soon. it will be great watching an A-body Barracuda getting restored.

best wishes for a great "restoration experience."

jim coster
pittsburgh
 
jimharvard said:
my M-Code 69 Cuda is finished at AMD and i'm now making arrangements for shipping back to Pittsburgh. AMD had my car for over a year primarily due to lack of parts and some other "unique" issues that required me to buy an entire body shell to use as a part's car. i could see Graveyard Carz taking longer on your car given all the "transitions" they have gone through in the last couple of years.

i hope your car is featured on the show soon. it will be great watching an A-body Barracuda getting restored.

best wishes for a great "restoration experience."

jim coster
pittsburgh
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I'm glad to hear your good news. I am thinking it will likely be on in the fall but time will tell.
 
I've been wondering what had happened with this car. So you've been without this car for what 4 years now?
 
Awesome and Hope to see it on the show. Been a long a time! You have much patience!

Do you have the chrome covers for it. I assume they just popped some steel ones on to paint her up. Nice to see the correct hardware and detail!
 
1969383S said:
Awesome and Hope to see it on the show. Been a long a time! You have much patience!

Do you have the chrome covers for it. I assume they just popped some steel ones on to paint her up. Nice to see the correct hardware and detail!
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I don't know how much patience, I have bought 8 cars since then (sold 5 of them). I had a line on an original set but they needed new chrome. In the end he chose to buy a new set of 1969 reproduction ones from AMD and have them chromed.
 
Nice to see progress.....
It appears from reading thru your thread this morning (hey, it's Saturday) that GYC does not start (put it in the "cue") until on they are ready to continually work to completion. Big plus.

Too often we see member builds that immediately get torn apart at a "restoration" shop only to sit for years......parts disappear , employees come and go, and for some, the place even goes toes up and all you are left with is parts, pieces, and bondo. Big negative

Gonna be nice when done.

BTW.....please tell Mark he has great dance moves.....if ever I was thinking about changing teams....he would be right at the top of the list. Seriously , I really enjoy the show since the format change.
 
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HemiDenny said:
Nice to see progress.....
It appears from reading thru your thread this morning (hey, it's Saturday) that GYC does not start (put it in the "cue") until on they are ready to continually work to completion. Big plus.

Too often we see member builds that immediately get torn apart at a "restoration" shop only to sit for years......parts disaapear, employees come and go, and for some, the place even goes toes up and all you are left with is parts, pieces, and bondo. Big negative

Gonna be nice when done.

BTW.....please tell Mark he is a great dancer.....if ever I was thinking about changing teams....he would be right at the top of the list. Seriously , I really enjoy the show since the format change.
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Apparently he does not give estimated times of completion any longer. I'm really glad to see it finally moving along. I think he is really trying to do his best. With some luck I might have it back this summer. Wouldn't that be nice?
 
I can apprciate how completion times could put him in the trick bag........and for him, he probably doesn't need them. More than likely, he has more paying customers than he can do a quality job for. With GYC.....cars in his shop do not seem to stand still just collecting dust taking up space.

My wife learned the lesson regarding completion times a few house builds ago..... She (and everyone else) would ask (even at the start) when it will be done? My standard answer is ....2 weeks (the carrot). It took her a while, but she finally got the message. All that matters is that I am working on it and moving forward. My preference is it be done right....not right now.
 
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