Mike's '67 Fastback Featuring Super Slow Progress
Hello FABO. I have been a long time lurker and have only recently decided to attempt to make my rust bucket into an actual running car. It is a 67 Fastback with a 273 paired to a 904. No frills, the only options being an AM radio.
A little bit of history first, I bought the car back in 2004ish from a guy I was stationed with in Virginia, he had bought it local but I have no idea of the history of ownership before him. It had some engine work done, refreshed ignition, I replaced the water pump. I drove it a bit ended up needing to replace the front suspension components with a kit from PST as well as torsion bars from a 340 car. We received quite a bit of help from a local Barracuda fan as far as parts and knowledge. I moved it back to Michigan and parked it in 2005, I drove her around the block a few times but that's about it.
Over the years I have contemplated selling it off and on; however, I have received serious flack from the wife and others about regretting it if I do. So sell it I have not.
My short term plan is to change the oil and lube each cylinder before I start it to see if the lump is any good anymore. Baring any engine issues the brakes will be my next project to make it safe to drive, I know the front drivers side is wet on the back, I am assuming that is a really bad sign.
There is quite a bit of frame rail rust front and rear which will need to be tackled eventually by either full replacements or fabing something myself.
Anyways here is a shot from a few years ago of what she looks like today, it is the only one that I currently have.
Hello FABO. I have been a long time lurker and have only recently decided to attempt to make my rust bucket into an actual running car. It is a 67 Fastback with a 273 paired to a 904. No frills, the only options being an AM radio.
A little bit of history first, I bought the car back in 2004ish from a guy I was stationed with in Virginia, he had bought it local but I have no idea of the history of ownership before him. It had some engine work done, refreshed ignition, I replaced the water pump. I drove it a bit ended up needing to replace the front suspension components with a kit from PST as well as torsion bars from a 340 car. We received quite a bit of help from a local Barracuda fan as far as parts and knowledge. I moved it back to Michigan and parked it in 2005, I drove her around the block a few times but that's about it.
Over the years I have contemplated selling it off and on; however, I have received serious flack from the wife and others about regretting it if I do. So sell it I have not.
My short term plan is to change the oil and lube each cylinder before I start it to see if the lump is any good anymore. Baring any engine issues the brakes will be my next project to make it safe to drive, I know the front drivers side is wet on the back, I am assuming that is a really bad sign.
There is quite a bit of frame rail rust front and rear which will need to be tackled eventually by either full replacements or fabing something myself.
Anyways here is a shot from a few years ago of what she looks like today, it is the only one that I currently have.
