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1967 Plymouth Barracuda convertible


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1967 Plymouth Barracuda convertible
This is my 1967 Barracuda convertible presently being restored. I bought this car with the understanding that the block was cracked since water was getting in the oil. It was a pleasant surprise to find out that the timing cover was bad! Originally this is a 273 with a 2 barrel carb., P/S and A/T with column shifter. The engine`s been rebuilt with .030 over pistons and new rod, main, and cam bearings. The stock 2 barrel solid cam remains. A 3 angle valve job has been performed on the heads and I`ve added an Edelbrock LD4B intake with an Edelbrock 500 cfm 4 barrel carb. The ignition has also been upgraded to the MP electronic. The car came well equipped suspension-wise, it was ordered with HD leaf springs, sway bar, .87 torsion bars, as well as HD 10" brakes. Originally equipped with a 8.75 rear end with a 2.94 sure-grip, the pinion gear was broken which led someone to install a 7.25 in it. That has been remedied and an 8.75 SG has been reinstalled with a slightly higher 3.23 ratio. This car`s going to be all about cruising and my main interest is to make it as fuel efficient as possible and still maintain some performance. The car was sold new in N.Y. and had been there it`s entire existence until I bought it in June of 2006. I`m the 4th owner and have all of the documentation for this car including the original write up, window sticker, and salesman`s business card. The previous owners carefully preserved all of the repair receipts for this car over the last 40 years. Still being restored the drivetrain is ready to go, the interior is almost finished and the body work and paint is all that remains to be done. I sold this car to another member here and as of 3/16/2009 the car hasn`t been painted. It should be any day now that the car goes to the body shop. I can`t wait to see it with paint. Much more on this car on this site in the Members Restorations Forums. http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=12994
The car`s got paint, and I got a few pics of it when fishman dropped by. This is PP1 red for `67.

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This is how she first appeared. This is the new rebuilt engine going in. The shortblock was courtesy of a FABO member! The engine all put together, I think the stock valve covers will go back on. Still searching for an 1967 Plymouth Barracuda convertible - Photo 2911 Front view of the grille. Legendary interiors provided the seat covers via Year One. Top down right frt. Top down left frt. Birds eye view! Top up, left frt., lots of sheet metal to cut out of this one. 1967 Plymouth Barracuda convertible - Photo 2918 Fall photo, last hurrah of the season. One more as the car sits, fall `08. New paint, the rallye wheels are gone, replaced with original 5.5 steelies and hubcaps. Drivers side profile Drivers rear 1/4 panel Passenger rear 1/4 panel Right front........mmmm mmm good Face to face
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Member: Longgone
Created: 11-25-2006 12:14 AM
Last Modified: 10-15-2009 09:31 AM
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Longgone Ihave67cuda, the windshield trim is the plastic push-in style. I got it from Year One. It shrinks terribly though, probably 3/4" or more over the last few years. 04-08-2010
ihave67cuda what kind of trim do you have around the front windshield? 04-07-2010
overrever Very impressive collection of A-bodies, I bet you have a permanet smile, I would!! 05-24-2009
moparlee Cool, drop top. I always wanted one. 05-18-2009
1964 hippo nice car 03-18-2009
Longgone The vert has been sold to Fishman and he`s clocking lots of of topless miles in it. Lol! I thought I`d leave the photos on here though so others could see it`s progress. 12-28-2008
Burntorange70 Nice Vert! Good luck with the build. That car is going to be a real nice cruzzzzer! 10-02-2008
Longgone Thanks Woody but it`s just like having 3 kids. You have to feed and clothe them all! Lol! 02-15-2008
Woodys_Cuda Thanks for the nice comment John! I'm envious, you have 3 great cars. 02-08-2008
Longgone Thanks Swedefish, I was moving along nicely and had gotten a lot done. The drivetrain is done and the interior is at 90% ,but when we found the GTS we put the vert on hold. I`m ready to get back to it soon , I`ve got the rear 1/4`s and valance to install. I just need the time! We missed this summer in it and we`re shooting for next summer for completion! 09-26-2007
swedefish Looking good John.
Can`t wait to see her finished.
09-25-2007
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