another so cal newbie

Welcome to FABO, '65 S!
Congrats! Great story. I grew up in Montebello and my wife grew up in the South Gate area, we currently live in North OC.
Your Barracuda looks to be in great shape and should be a fairly easy build. What are your plans? Restoration or restomod?
Our Inland Mopars Car Club's 20th annual charity-benefit all-Mopar car and truck car show is May 17, 2020, at California School for the Deaf in Riverside. I hope you'll be able to come on out, with or without the Barracuda, and take a look at some great Mopars.
Post any questions you may have about your Barracuda here on FABO. Lots of knowledge to help you solve any issues the car may have.

Thanks oc, I put that show on my calendar.
My dad grew up in Hollydale, only someone from Southgate like your wife will have heard of it.