1969 Barracuda Project

Whatever you do, dont ever get discouraged. I have had my 67 since 2009. Didnt actually start on it till 2011. Even so, its been a slow work in progress. Family, work, kids and other stuff sees to that. On your end, probably friends, work, family. Sometimes i walk into the shop to do other projects either home related, or kid related like fixing bicycle tubes etc, and she sits. The point is, you own the car, dont put a time limit on yourself, enjoy the journey.

Btw is it still a 383 car, or is it now a small block? I noticed a 4 gear changer in the floor on your interior shot. Did you convert it to stick?

The one year only 69 hood is the same stamping for the 73-76 dart, so if the hood has issues, it shouldent be too hard to find a replacement.

One last thing, DMT makes a windshield wiper pivot repair kit. Comes with all the seals, gaskets, etc. Also comes with grease fittings. You have to drill holes in the diecast pivot housings to put the fittings in and pump up the wiper pivot shafts with grease. Worn out internal wiper pivot seals are the main cause for front floorpan rustout. The wiper pivots are not rebuildable. However the good thing is only the seals are what goes bad, and this is a great way to fix it. The grease performs 2 functions, it lubricates the wiper shafts, and acts as a barrier keeping water from entering the car from this point. The kit is pretty inexpensive. I think $20 on evilbay.

Hope this helps
Matt