cuda dad
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Thank you, I'm really looking forward to having the car to drive!
1969 'cuda 383 4-speed
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Thank you, I'm really looking forward to having the car to drive!
cuda dad
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Well, it's been a long time coming and I think I have been more than patient. The car is going to be dipped next week. I will post some pictures once I get them.
cuda dad
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I know, it was supposed to be done in two years from the time I delivered it to them. They didn't even start on it within that time frame. They did have some setbacks with the new shop and and some of the crew leaving but it was all for the better. They really seem to be on track now. Now they are telling people two years from the disassembly date. If that is true, mine should be done within a year or so.
Sucks to wait, but the smile on your face will be worth it when it is done.
cuda dad
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Here are some pictures after being dipped
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And then after being sealed
cuda dad
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Yeah, one of the previous owners said that work was done in 1978.
my M-Code 69 Cuda is finished at AMD and i'm now making arrangements for shipping back to Pittsburgh. AMD had my car for over a year primarily due to lack of parts and some other "unique" issues that required me to buy an entire body shell to use as a part's car. i could see Graveyard Carz taking longer on your car given all the "transitions" they have gone through in the last couple of years.
i hope your car is featured on the show soon. it will be great watching an A-body Barracuda getting restored.
best wishes for a great "restoration experience."
jim coster
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i hope your car is featured on the show soon. it will be great watching an A-body Barracuda getting restored.
best wishes for a great "restoration experience."
jim coster
pittsburgh
cuda dad
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I'm glad to hear your good news. I am thinking it will likely be on in the fall but time will tell.
cuda dad
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It's been awhile but it is finally it metalwork.
cuda dad
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The drivetrain is all built out.
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This is a picture that the second owner sent me from when he owned it in the 1970's.
rymanrph
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I've been wondering what had happened with this car. So you've been without this car for what 4 years now?
Nice to see progress! Those front drums will get a workout as much as the gas pedal lol.
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Awesome and Hope to see it on the show. Been a long a time! You have much patience!
Do you have the chrome covers for it. I assume they just popped some steel ones on to paint her up. Nice to see the correct hardware and detail!
Do you have the chrome covers for it. I assume they just popped some steel ones on to paint her up. Nice to see the correct hardware and detail!
cuda dad
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I took it there right after I bought it in January of 2014.
cuda dad
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I don't know how much patience, I have bought 8 cars since then (sold 5 of them). I had a line on an original set but they needed new chrome. In the end he chose to buy a new set of 1969 reproduction ones from AMD and have them chromed.
cuda dad
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I know but I wanted to keep it as original as possible for the restoration.
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I'm still looking for a set of date coded wheels and a pair of nice Fender Fish.
Nice to see progress.....
It appears from reading thru your thread this morning (hey, it's Saturday) that GYC does not start (put it in the "cue") until on they are ready to continually work to completion. Big plus.
Too often we see member builds that immediately get torn apart at a "restoration" shop only to sit for years......parts disappear , employees come and go, and for some, the place even goes toes up and all you are left with is parts, pieces, and bondo. Big negative
Gonna be nice when done.
BTW.....please tell Mark he has great dance moves.....if ever I was thinking about changing teams....he would be right at the top of the list. Seriously , I really enjoy the show since the format change.
It appears from reading thru your thread this morning (hey, it's Saturday) that GYC does not start (put it in the "cue") until on they are ready to continually work to completion. Big plus.
Too often we see member builds that immediately get torn apart at a "restoration" shop only to sit for years......parts disappear , employees come and go, and for some, the place even goes toes up and all you are left with is parts, pieces, and bondo. Big negative
Gonna be nice when done.
BTW.....please tell Mark he has great dance moves.....if ever I was thinking about changing teams....he would be right at the top of the list. Seriously , I really enjoy the show since the format change.
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cuda dad
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Apparently he does not give estimated times of completion any longer. I'm really glad to see it finally moving along. I think he is really trying to do his best. With some luck I might have it back this summer. Wouldn't that be nice?
I can apprciate how completion times could put him in the trick bag........and for him, he probably doesn't need them. More than likely, he has more paying customers than he can do a quality job for. With GYC.....cars in his shop do not seem to stand still just collecting dust taking up space.
My wife learned the lesson regarding completion times a few house builds ago..... She (and everyone else) would ask (even at the start) when it will be done? My standard answer is ....2 weeks (the carrot). It took her a while, but she finally got the message. All that matters is that I am working on it and moving forward. My preference is it be done right....not right now.
My wife learned the lesson regarding completion times a few house builds ago..... She (and everyone else) would ask (even at the start) when it will be done? My standard answer is ....2 weeks (the carrot). It took her a while, but she finally got the message. All that matters is that I am working on it and moving forward. My preference is it be done right....not right now.
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