salinasjoel
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looks great, that is one tiny rear window!
68 Barracuda Convertible 452 cu.in. 4-speed
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barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Yeah, I like it. 
That looks fantastic!
jbc426
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I love the look of canvas tops on these cars. Nice work. I bet the entire car just pops in person. The only thing I noticed that I thought might enhance the look is to tie the light reverse light lenses in with a light colored trunk trim. In place of that currently a blacked out trunk trim. My '68 still has the stock brushed aluminum looking trim that ties the light colored reverse lights together a crossed the truck. If that makes any sense.
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Yes, you're absolutely right. I've planned to black out the reverse lense a little bit. I've edited one of my fotos. Thanks for your feedback.
jbc426
Well-Known Member
That does look sweet. Great to see your craftsmanship.
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
I've had some discussions with the painter a few months ago if we want to color the middle section of the trunk trim in white. After a test with white tape we decided not to change at all. Was really odd to the ivory paint of the car.
jbc426
Well-Known Member
It's hard to see in the picture I posted, but I bought the factory dark red colored decal that fills that middle section. It carries the red of the taillights across the center section. I like the look very much.
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Yes, I know. You can buy it through e-bay. I was also considering using it, but then decided to leave it as it is. By the way nice Cuda's in front and in your garage.
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Now she's back from the upholstery, looks so sweet
Wow.
Say, what light inserts do you have? Headlights, that is.
Say, what light inserts do you have? Headlights, that is.
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
These are Led lights from Truck lite with DOT/SAE approval
Truck-Lite - Catalog Product : 7'' Round LED Headlamp, Complex Reflector Optics Design
Great, thanks!
So they're legal in Switzerland?
So they're legal in Switzerland?
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Will see. Usually DOT/SAE approved equipment will pass government car check
Keeping my fingers crossed for you!
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Finally went out for my first testride. A few small issues to fix. But car runs awesome and "sits" on the road
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Today I've finished the interior including the B-Body Charger middle console. It was not easy to fit the console into the tight Barracuda interior space.
It looks FANTASTIC!
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Thanks for your comments
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
After having trouble with the parking brake adjustment of the Versailles disc setup on my 9 inch Ford, I've decided to change to a more modern disc combination out of a Ford Explorer. The parking brake is much easier to adjust and will for sure pass our governments safety requirements.
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
This is my last post for my finished Cuda project. I've passed the government check without any problems and complaints. The car has the plates and I've already mad app. 600 miles, no issues. Drives and looks fantastic. Next project will be a 62 Dart 4-speed max wedge with some modern elements.
That's it? You're finished? Wow. I didn't think that ever happened.
Congratulations to You, sir, and thank you for sharing your fantastic build! It really is an astonishing car.
I hope you link to your new build thread here so I don't miss it when you start it.
Congratulations to You, sir, and thank you for sharing your fantastic build! It really is an astonishing car.
I hope you link to your new build thread here so I don't miss it when you start it.
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