From the bottom up.

circlepilot · Aug 11, 2021

Taking a break on my engine build...doing some more touches on the chassis from the bottom up. Got the fuel tank fitted, now to finish the fuel line plumbing. Electric fuel pump to be added. Brake lines and e-brake finished. I had to do a little "re-engineering" to accommodate the e-brake cable and adjustor, due to the left frame rail location. One of those "I didn't give it a thought" moves when I install the frame rails I made. Bottom line...I'm getting there, hope to have it on the ground soon to finish out the rest. 1965 Barracuda
Norm

ch1ll · Aug 12, 2021

I like that color, can you post some pics of the top side?

Plymouth 65 · Aug 12, 2021

Looks like you put alot of time into that Barracuda, nice job! How about some pics of the topside? 65'

circlepilot · Aug 13, 2021

I'll try and get some more pictures posted this weekend. Not a whole lot to see...but getting there.
Norm

Mpacker · Aug 13, 2021

You, sir, have a pretty bottom.

circlepilot · Aug 13, 2021

Mpacker said:
You, sir, have a pretty bottom.

Thanks,

Now if I can make the top look the same.

SSG_Karg · Aug 14, 2021

Very nice work. Are those US CarTool frame connectors?

mygasser · Aug 14, 2021

SSG_Karg said:
Very nice work. Are those US CarTool frame connectors?

in his post he said he made them. :thumbsup:

circlepilot · Aug 14, 2021

SSG_Karg said:
Very nice work. Are those US CarTool frame connectors?

Thanks...As "mygasser" stated, I made the frame rails. 3" .125 square tube stock.
Norm

circlepilot · Aug 14, 2021

As requested by "ch1ll and Plymouth 65," are some pictures of what I have done to the "top side." Dash board/instrument panel has ben stripped and checked for fit, soon to be removed again and painted. The exterior of this Barracuda had no catastrophic rust, other than the left rear valance and the left front inner fender well, both of which I replaced. Rockers and lower rear quarters had no rust. There was one area of PO body filler on the forward part of the right rear fender lip. The floors were a different issues. I replaced both front pans and the left rear pan and reinforced the seat mount areas. I replaced the spare tire well also. All of the sub components have been restored, heater core, blower, air vent boxes, bezels, instrument cluster, glove box, center console, shifter. badges etc. What's next? as soon as I get the whole inside of the body (same color) Ill start with the wiring harness. Color is OEM ( metallic turquoise) by the data plate and broadcast sheet, both of which I have. Getting there!
On the trailer when I brought it home 7 years ago
Norm