1968 Plymouth Barracuda Restoration

This was my son's car and he was KIA in Afghanistan on 3 Sep 2008. He willed his car to us and we decided it needed to be restored. We eventually got it done and it was driven home on 1 July 2022.

Left picture is our son with his car. Middle is the pristine engine bay. Right is the finished car at Mike's grave.

RIP my son - it took some time but we got it done.

A big shout out to Aime Verrier from Manitoba. His skills are second to none. He was the one who ensured this car was built right.

speechless on everything. damn

Sorry for your loss. I can only imagine the pain when you lose a child. Glad you kept the car and had it restored, he must smiling from ear to ear. Welcome to the site.

Bobby

Thank you for your son's service! Our condolences from Ontario.
Beautiful fish from a fellow fish owner

The heartache never goes away only memories of the past. It's nice that you were able to finish what your sons dream was. I'm sorry for your loss.

Hamish said:

This was my son's car and he was KIA in Afghanistan on 3 Sep 2008. He willed his car to us and we decided it needed to be restored. We eventually got it done and it was driven home on 1 July 2022.

Left picture is our son with his car. Middle is the pristine engine bay. Right is the finished car at Mike's grave.

RIP my son - it took some time but we got it done.

A big shout out to Aime Verrier from Manitoba. His skills are second to none. He was the one who ensured this car was built right.

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My sincere condolences on the loss of your son.

A true hero...

As a fellow Canadian and FABO member , if there is anything I can do to help with the car as you continue to enjoy it , please contact me. (parts, etc..)

Great job!

Sorry for your loss. Awesome job on the car!

I like the steelies Seggie, well done Sir.

Keep the rubber side down on the great dragstrip in the sky friend. Too young man.

Beautiful work. My heart goes out to you and your family. Your son is a true hero.

I am so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your son's service.
I have served as well and did some tours in the Middle East, granted all's I've done is operate trenchers to bury fiberoptic network cables at remote bases at various locations, also repaired and relocated comm. systems.
I've met some of your fellow Canadian troops as well as some Aussies, and we would talk about cars for hours over some beer (sadly we were only allowed 3 drinks off duty at certain areas, other places its forbidden altogether).
Funny story, I remember going to one the DFAC's at Al Udied (Qatar) and walked right past a Canadian service member, he was in a Class A equivalent dress uniform and saw he had 3 golden maple leaves on his lapel. I thought to myself "what the hell does three gold maple leaves mean?" So I just simply walked by him said "good morning sir" he just gave me this look and said "nothing good about it" and walked by.
Well gee, someone pissed in his cocoa puffs I thought.
So then later, I told my Lead Engineer who is a Major the story of what happened earlier and then asked what the heck does 3 maple leaves on a Canadian uniform signify.
He then said; "Well Sarge, that means you just walked past an Army Lieutenant General (O-9) equivalent without rendering proper customs and courtesy" (no salute). Oops, yeah I felt really bad.
Sorry about the story, just one of my fond memories of working with Canadian troops there, as some of the RCAF folks gave me a real hard time about that afterwards. Something like "Man some of the balls on these Yank's totally snubbing off the top Canadian brass in the coalition" and so forth, all in good humor of course.
Again we appreciate your son's sacrifice, and a wonderful job on the car, she's a beaut!

I'm sure you're son is proud of you for finishing the restoration. As you are of him for his service to your country. Can't imagine as a parent losing such a great young man, my condolences. Keep the car and your son's memory for many years. Have faith that you will see him again someday. God Bless! 65'

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Sorry for your loss. I can only imagine the pain when you lose a child. Glad you kept the car and had it restored, he must smiling from ear to ear. Welcome to the site.

Bobby

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It was on here before as a shell but things have drastically improved!!

Condolences on the loss of your son. He is a hero.

"Greater love has no one than this, that a person will lay down his life for his friends."

Thanks for sharing pictures of your son and his car. It is beautiful. I love the color.

Welcome. And i have nothing but respect for those who serve. You and your family can stand proud of what you have accomplished. Much love and respect

So very sorry for the loss of your son. I remember reading about him at the time, I still lived in Winnipeg then, and I am very happy that you have kept his memory alive through his car. I know of Aime Verrier and his work is excellent, don't recall if I ever had the pleasure to meet him though. Beautiful car!