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The last one I looked at has been sitting at least 10 years, it did have bbp discs but they likely needed an overhaul along with the front suspension, it also had a bbp 7.25 rear to match (like that matters). But it was a slant six car, and had a super six setup on it. The guy was like "I've seen junk on craigslist for 10 grand, I need 5 grand out of this car.." I instantly knew I was dealing with someone that's going to have that barracuda for awhile.. And its going to continue to rot away.

there is a 65 formula S my favorite year barracuda, almost with in walking distance of my house,,,rotting in to there drive way,,,its been sittign there since the 70s dark blue,,,cragar wheels,, its probably to far gone due to no panels being availble,,, sure wish AMD would realize there were more 65 cudas sold then any other year in the 10 year name plate,,,,

few years back there was a note left on the windshield of my barracuda at a car show,,,telling me they have oen if im interested,,, i called the number, it was the owners sister,,, at that point i had not seen this 65 S car,,and i told her what i thought the car would bring,,, told her there are no replacement parts for these cars,, she said i own an MG and a VETT you cant fool me lol she said not to bother her brother for that kind of money,,, i told her 2500.00 at BEST more likely 1500.00 she said he will let it rot,,,he bought it before he went to nam,,,,sad story,,, another barracuda rotting in to the earth
 
1964 dart G T drag car project just getting started.
 

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My 63 Valiant... I miss this car so much... This was taken at Suffolk Raceway...
 

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Long time ago at Suffolk Raceway, it's all gone now.

Yeah, Sad it's gone... Pic is 1972 ish... a fading memory of good times...

One more pic from Suffolk Raceway... I'm prepping the 340... I can see the JR Headers... :)
 

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Yeah, Sad it's gone... Pic is 1972 ish... a fading memory of good times...

One more pic from Suffolk Raceway... I'm prepping the 340... I can see the JR Headers... :)

Cliff is the man.....those pictures is why I went with that scoop. Years ago.....back in those days we're emailing back in forth.....I'm thinking late 90's.
 
my 65 signet...brought up from Montana. im sure you're all aware that a 65 valiant in Canada didn't look like this, so it gets lots of attention. I was lucky enough to come across in the local classifieds, an indy 460 hp 408 fresh of the indy dyno and ready to install from a local gentle man and was able to purchase for less than half the online price already shipped...
 

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my 65 signet...brought up from Montana. im sure you're all aware that a 65 valiant in Canada didn't look like this, so it gets lots of attention. I was lucky enough to come across in the local classifieds, an indy 460 hp 408 fresh of the indy dyno and ready to install from a local gentle man and was able to purchase for less than half the online price already shipped...

We actually had both styles, that style as a Custom 100, and the rebadged Dart .
 
Can it be that Ive never posted in this thread! What the heck is wrong with me?? And only had 7 years to do it?? No wonder, see, I've been busy, then the dog ate my homework, then....

Ok, here goes! This is the brides car, I spent the better part of 12 years redoing it back in the 90's, now she wants a convertible! So I'm taking it over, pullin the motor and installing a 340 and dropping the commando into her new ride! It currently runs a 273 commando/auto/8 3/4- 3:55 SG, disc brakes! 96 Viper Blue with a white stripe! Originally Sunfire Yellow with a black stripe! Had it since 1993!
 

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Thanks to the wonder of Kegan, here is a photoshopped version of the brides dream car!
 

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My platform for the Cuda convertible! Its a commando car, bucket seat console shift auto/ 8 3/4"! Thinking about slamming it with a HDK and some big rims!! The young guns are starting to turn this old guy into a believer!! Geof
 

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my 65 signet...brought up from Montana. im sure you're all aware that a 65 valiant in Canada didn't look like this, so it gets lots of attention. I was lucky enough to come across in the local classifieds, an indy 460 hp 408 fresh of the indy dyno and ready to install from a local gentle man and was able to purchase for less than half the online price already shipped...

what a beauty
 
My platform for the Cuda convertible! Its a commando car, bucket seat console shift auto/ 8 3/4"! Thinking about slamming it with a HDK and some big rims!! The young guns are starting to turn this old guy into a believer!! Geof

nice project,,wonder where you got the cuda parts t o transform it,,,lol
 
Here's my ride. Needs spider gears for the rear dif(7 1/4), but was my everyday driver up until recently.
 

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Factory four speed and V 8...(more details in the member photo gallery)
 

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mostly original
 

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Here's a couple I shot yesterday while working on the 65 Dart.

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