1967 Barracuda Fastback- Project: "Not as Nice as Tony Fields'"

[PapstXX]

15x8" SBP Steel Wheels

what a back space ??????????????????

 

[jamesdart]

this is the first i saw of your thread. very cool, my brother has a 68 fb with a 360 727 and 3.55 8 3/4. the first pics i thought man that thing is super cool just needs those hubcaps gone and some big rubber on the back.

 

[71 Duster 440]

Sounds good and just in time to drive it. come on summer!

Sweet can't wait for some new pics

Nice thread and nice car and work

Thanks guys!!

15x8" SBP Steel Wheels

what a back space ??????????????????

I ordered the 15x8" with 4.5" backspacing and I'm running 255/60/15 BFG Radial T/A.

I just ordered the 15x7" matching fronts with 4.5" backspacing as well. I plan on running BFG 225/60/15 Radial T/A.

Hope that helps Uli!

this is the first i saw of your thread. very cool, my brother has a 68 fb with a 360 727 and 3.55 8 3/4. the first pics i thought man that thing is super cool just needs those hubcaps gone and some big rubber on the back.

Thanks James! Sounds like your bro has a nice fish too. This car got both the mods you mentioned plus a few more. 8-)

 

[71 Duster 440]

Well, I've been in the hospital since May 9th. I was just released today. I'm 25 years old and I have Crohn's Disease. I had a small bowel resection surgery that removed two feet of my small intestine, and I'm left with 22 staples in my stomach. I have a 4 to 6 week recovery time, and driving this car is what I'm looking forward to the most, aside from getting back to my normal life.

The doctors explained to me, just before the emergency surgery, that I was extremely malnourished and that my heart was strained from suffering a 107 degreee fever in the hospital a few nights before. Because of this, my chance of surviving the operation was lower than an average person. Frightened I might not make it, I took the time to propose to my girlfriend on the way into the operating room. She said YES!

I can't wait to get back to my normal life.

There are some teaser pics attached to this post to show progress while I've been down and out. Thanks for listening FABO.

Chris

 

[cuda20]

Just read your thread. Glad to here you are doing well. Your cuda is looking great. Nice to see a young guy doing what you are.

 

[SpeedracerX]

Glad to hear your on the mend, many congrats on the engagement.. and man that car is SWEET looking..

 

[varlo]

Im a big fan of the color.

 

[skypower]

Wow sorry to hear about your illness I'm glad your ok very young for that. I love the car it's awesome. And congrats on the engagement.

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

Hope you are feeling better and your cuda looks great.

 

[momoparman]

"Frightened I might not make it, I took the time to propose to my girlfriend on the way into the operating room. She said YES!"

I hope after your recovery you don't have a change of heart.
She may put you back in the hospital.

 

[71 Duster 440]

Just read your thread. Glad to here you are doing well. Your cuda is looking great. Nice to see a young guy doing what you are.

Glad to hear your on the mend, many congrats on the engagement.. and man that car is SWEET looking..

Thank you so much speedracerX and cuda20! You guys are awesome.

Im a big fan of the color.

Thanks! You won't miss her at the shows on LI this season. Come find me if you see me out man!

Wow sorry to hear about your illness I'm glad your ok very young for that. I love the car it's awesome. And congrats on the engagement.

Thanks skypower! I've been through a lot for a 25 year old, but I've learned great lessons along the way and I appreciate how valuable life and health is more than most people my age. While my friends are passed out in bars I'm at work saving for a house or spending time with people I love.

Hope you are feeling better and your cuda looks great.

You're awesome old tired rebel, thanks for following along!

"Frightened I might not make it, I took the time to propose to my girlfriend on the way into the operating room. She said YES!"

I hope after your recovery you don't have a change of heart.
She may put you back in the hospital.

HAHA, no way. This one's a keeper mop!

 

[kork340]

Great job, Cuda's looking good. Sorry to here of your illness, my youngest brother has Crohn's too. Glad you are doing better. And congrats on the proposal. Its nice to have someone to share things in life with. Car looks great. Keep up the good work.

 

[71 Duster 440]

Great job, Cuda's looking good. Sorry to here of your illness, my youngest brother has Crohn's too. Glad you are doing better. And congrats on the proposal. Its nice to have someone to share things in life with. Car looks great. Keep up the good work.

Thanks kork! I agree, having the right person makes life so much better.

Here are some more pics of where the car is at. All washed up and in the sunshine!

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

Looks really great When will can you drive it again?

 

[71 Duster 440]

Looks really great When will can you drive it again?

Thank you! My recovery time for the operation is 4-6 weeks. I'm hoping to drive the car in about one month, if all goes well. It's so disappointing waiting through such a long winter to drive the car, and now I can't. I'll appreciate it that much more in the end though, I guess.

 

[Old Tired Rebel]

Get your G/F to drive you around in it.

 

[71 Duster 440]

Get your G/F to drive you around in it.

There'd have to be a snow storm in Hell on that day rebel! :shock:

 

[SpeedracerX]

That color looks even more intense in the sun!! .. Very nice

 

[jtkaaa07]

Well, I've been in the hospital since May 9th. I was just released today. I'm 25 years old and I have Crohn's Disease. I had a small bowel resection surgery that removed two feet of my small intestine, and I'm left with 22 staples in my stomach. I have a 4 to 6 week recovery time, and driving this car is what I'm looking forward to the most, aside from getting back to my normal life.

The doctors explained to me, just before the emergency surgery, that I was extremely malnourished and that my heart was strained from suffering a 107 degreee fever in the hospital a few nights before. Because of this, my chance of surviving the operation was lower than an average person. Frightened I might not make it, I took the time to propose to my girlfriend on the way into the operating room. She said YES!

I can't wait to get back to my normal life.

There are some teaser pics attached to this post to show progress while I've been down and out. Thanks for listening FABO.

Chris

That suck's Chris, my wife was just diagnosed with Crohns too. It's a life changer, hopefully your doing ok! Anyway, on a lighter note, I love your color selection, the car look's bad ***!!

 

[71 Duster 440]

That color looks even more intense in the sun!! .. Very nice

Thanks a lot! The color is what drew me to the car originally. You don't see many vintage mopars painted 2007 Nissan Liquid Copper, haha. Don't imagine I'll run into another one at a show. Unless, of course, someone steals my paint code from the internet.

That suck's Chris, my wife was just diagnosed with Crohns too. It's a life changer, hopefully your doing ok! Anyway, on a lighter note, I love your color selection, the car look's bad ***!!

I'm so sorry to hear about your wife's diagnosis. I wouldn't wish this on anyone, but it's manageable on many levels. Thank you so much for the thoughts and well wishes. If your wife needs to know anything about the disease, medications, treatments, my experiences, etc., feel free to send me a PM and I'll give you my email address or phone number so she can ask me anything she wants. Sometimes it's comforting to have someone who's been there to talk to.

Thanks for the compliments on the car as well!

Chris

 

[efriedrich]

Damn fine work, that cuda is looking real nice.

 

[jtkaaa07]

Thanks a lot! The color is what drew me to the car originally. You don't see many vintage mopars painted 2007 Nissan Liquid Copper, haha. Don't imagine I'll run into another one at a show. Unless, of course, someone steals my paint code from the internet.



I'm so sorry to hear about your wife's diagnosis. I wouldn't wish this on anyone, but it's manageable on many levels. Thank you so much for the thoughts and well wishes. If your wife needs to know anything about the disease, medications, treatments, my experiences, etc., feel free to send me a PM and I'll give you my email address or phone number so she can ask me anything she wants. Sometimes it's comforting to have someone who's been there to talk to.

Thanks for the compliments on the car as well!

Chris

Thank's Chris, yeah the wife is learning alot about the disease, mainly what she can and can't eat. They say the first year is the worst, and I would have to agree, it has effected everyone in the family. She has her good day's, and bad. Our biggest issue was with her missing so much work, but now thankfully this disease is covered under the Americans with disabilities act. I really appreciate your offer, thank you!

Thanks Jeff

 

[71 Duster 440]

Damn fine work, that cuda is looking real nice.

Thanks a lot!

Thank's Chris, yeah the wife is learning alot about the disease, mainly what she can and can't eat. They say the first year is the worst, and I would have to agree, it has effected everyone in the family. She has her good day's, and bad. Our biggest issue was with her missing so much work, but now thankfully this disease is covered under the Americans with disabilities act. I really appreciate your offer, thank you!

Thanks Jeff

Any time Jeff, the offer stands forever. Take care and good luck.

 

[skypower]

May I just say you are one very mature young man to be able to deal with the things you have and handle them with such composure. Im impressed, and on top of that a very talented car guy. You are going to go far in this life, I can tell, just keep it up, good job.

 

[PapstXX]

He brother Chris i wish you all the best for your life with your girl friend .

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