My First Mopar- 1966 Barracuda project
this is looking great ben, what's next?
Thanks! Not too shabby for an “old” Ocean Lifeguard here in the States.
Installing new 225/45 17 tires on the front to clear the front fenders is next, getting new calipers and pads and plumbing the brake system soon after. I like the 235/55’s on the rear given the 3.73 gear ratio with no overdrive... might wind up with 245/45 17’s on the rear though.
Floor pans are next so I can spray the underside with Raptor Liner like I did my Firebird and hopefully get the 360 and 727 nestled in their home and out of my garage where they are taking up space.
The car didn’t come with front seats, I’m debating on factory buckets or BMW 325i seats out of the junkyard (or wrecking yard). If I go that route I’ll try to grab the back seat cover and try to trim and see it to for the Barracuda’s back seat. Maybe punch in some brass grommets to keep in spirit of the stock seat pattern. I have to weld the perches on the 8.8 Mountaineer (Explorer) rear but need the motor and trans in to figure out my pinion angle.
I tend to go in spurts so we’ll see. Progress is progress, as long as I’m getting a few things done. It’s nice to not have a deadline and be able to not rush things.
As far as “what’s next” project wise, I’d love to build a ‘69 Mercury Cougar with a 302 Ford, since I haven’t worked on a blue oval engine yet. Old Chevy 350’s, mid 90’s LT1/4’s, a Pontiac 400, and this ‘96 Magnum 5.9 liter are what’s on my mechanic’s resume so far.
