Took a chance - 64 Barracuda

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SRos23

SRos23

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Hello FABO members. Just joined after grabbing this 1-owner 64 Barracuda 273 auto with 67k miles almost 2 weeks ago. It had been sitting in a barn/garage for 30+ years in the town I live in. Saw it on the way to work and didn’t know what it was until I stopped. They were asking $800 so........later that day, I became a first-time Mopar owner. Glad to be a member and very appreciative of what I’ve learned and have the opportunity to learn!
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Welcome, thats a serious score for 8 bills. How about more pictures when you get a chance
 
8 bills? You stole it.
Looks weathered but bring-back-able.
Yes, more photos would be nice.
 
Thanks guys. Here are some more pics after putting a little elbow grease into it. Engine won’t turn over but I’m hoping the Marvel Mystery Oil will work its magic!
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Welcome! Glad to have another in the fish bowl. It sure looks better with the coat of elbow grease too.
 
Flat tires always make a car look worse than it is.

Amazing what a transformation once you air up the tires and get the car off the ground and give it a bath …..what a difference.

Sweet find :thumbsup:
 
Love the valve covers! Offenhauser was the name in those days.
It may look a little rough around the edges, but the cleanup made a big improvement.
When i got mine it was an empty shell, all in pieces. And lots of stuff was/is covered in filler.
Brass and rust mudded over.
You have an unmolested canvas, can see everything.
Looking forward to your progress.
 
Offys AND a 1 barrel! Turn the clock back 25 years and I was in the same boat, I see a 20 year old barn find (warehouse out here in LA) with a for sale sign on it, I buy it that day, and I paid....$800! Its almost the same color as mine too but mine was a 65 and a deeper copper color. My motor started with a jump and a very quick trip to a gas station, drove it home 20 miles on 5 of 8 cylinders, and 1976 tags...! New points (dual points) and 8 spark plugs brought it full circle. Welcome aboard! You could probably sell those Offys for $200 alone

PS, I just noticed your steering wheel is not cracked...now that is a score!
 
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Welcome, I am new here too. Looks like a great start to a fun project. I love the interior - looks to be in excellent shape.
 
What a great find. Having the interior in such good shape is a huge bonus. The mechanical stuff is the cheapest and usually easiest to fix. Those rockers and lower quarters look like they need some love though.
 
SRos23 said:
Hello FABO members. Just joined after grabbing this 1-owner 64 Barracuda 273 auto with 67k miles almost 2 weeks ago. It had been sitting in a barn/garage for 30+ years in the town I live in. Saw it on the way to work and didn’t know what it was until I stopped. They were asking $800 so........later that day, I became a first-time Mopar owner. Glad to be a member and very appreciative of what I’ve learned and have the opportunity to learn!
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I scrolled from the bottom up and saw the yellow plates. Hey I know those Iowa plates. Welcome to FABO from a fellow Iowegian.
 
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