Pics of early Barracudas

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Currently getting Wilwood up front, Hellwig sway bar and complete front end rebuild.

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lordoffrisco said:
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That's awesome oldschool stuff!!! Real cool pics - priceless! No sure grip?B-)
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Thank you...No "sure grip." The rear end in my car at the time, was my own installation. I can't remember what the gear ratio was (either a 3:73 0r a 3:91) It was a 8 3/4 rear end that I modified myself, from a circa 61-62 Dodge Station Wagon. I can't remember how many 7 1/4's I tore up before I did the mod. The clutch was still a weak link.
 
Right before (1981) the black '66 went in for paint (still the paint job the car was wearing when LilCuda sold it a couple of years ago)...and a pic from a few years ago.
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Good eve y'all,
Have always loved these as well.
Here's my 66 Formula S. Still rolling the original drive train and in decent operating condition.
Really diggin that Skootin Cuda!
Keep up the motivational post.
Thanks, C.
 
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circlepilot said:
Your car and videos are way too awesome...I would of never thought there was that much "Detroit Mopar Iron" over there. Just Awesome.
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Thanks, I'm just capturing the fun we have with these cars:D And classic cars need cool oldschool music. Yeah, the number increases, but in Austria we had also a Chrysler-dealership: F.M.Tarbuk. They sold my Barracuda in 1965 and also the '71 H-code Duster and the '66 Valiant Station Wagon 273 4speed. So there is also a Mopar tradition here.

Well, sounds cool. I like the fact, that the car had no sure grip! My fish has the original 7 1/4, but my Dart has the 8 3/4 with a 3.23 (matching numbers). Did you also tune up the engine? Your fish looks so mean at the pics. Looks like he wants to jump on his prey:D
 
68HAVOK said:
What's your plans?
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I've just about disassemble it to about 75%, I'm going to start on a piece at a time...3 new floor pans are they only "real" major repair, (it set on flat tires for 27 years) the rest of the body is solid. We brought it our (business) shop, I got it running and drove it home to my shop. The current plan is to take it back to the original number's. Everything is original, build sheet and all. The only change that has been made so far is the 14" rally wheels. I have since obtained another 65 Barracuda (273, 3 speed) that I will probably "hot rod." Bottom line? I better get cracking, as I'm not getting any younger. :p
 
Lordoffrisco,
Interesting, my 66 Formula S was also factory delivered without the sure-grip in a 3.23 open. But, tracked down for $75 a mostly complete 7 1/4 sure-grip w/3.55's. Hope to swap b4 spring. Just seems wrong to not have a SG in there.

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circlepilot said:
I've just about disassemble it to about 75%, I'm going to start on a piece at a time...3 new floor pans are they only "real" major repair, (it set on flat tires for 27 years) the rest of the body is solid. We brought it our (business) shop, I got it running and drove it home to my shop. The current plan is to take it back to the original number's. Everything is original, build sheet and all. The only change that has been made so far is the 14" rally wheels. I have since obtained another 65 Barracuda (273, 3 speed) that I will probably "hot rod." Bottom line? I better get cracking, as I'm not getting any younger. :p
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Awesome! Get at it! Share your progress along the way.
 
A few of the cars that have passed through my yard in the past year!! The blue one is the keeper in the bunch, all others have gone on to new homes!!

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I gotta say...I was never really a fan of the first generation Barracuda. .....I thought they were ugly...

But I've completely changed my mind!
I would love to own one! The lines are classic and beautiful.

This picture I stole from this thread is awesome and actually really reminds me of my '68.....

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My '68

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I love this thread...subscribed!
Keep the pictures coming!

Jeff
 
My Brother was the First one in the Family to have a early 'cuda... It was a 66 W/Commando 273 4 speed. This picture was taken in 1970 @ the Norfolk Navy Base... That's me in front of it... It's because of Brother Bob i have my 65 'cuda today.... Sorry pics are not very good... ⚓
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And, after some one T-boned my Brother Bob's
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Green 66 'cuda... He built this Gold 66 'cuda... 340 6 pack, 4speed... It's next to my 63 Valiant w/65 'cuda front clip... Picture taken Chesapeake, Virginia 1972 ⚓
 
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here's mine all done original paint and lettering
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also this one still survives, acid dipped body very cool will post pic's of this later
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And just got some plates that kinda fit the car...only had to wait 5 months for em. Ha!

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heres my 64 still waiting for the 340 6pck , dics and vintage americans on the noise for the 43jr look , still in oem paint .
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