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We had a great time on this cruise from San Jose to Woodside California. All total we put about 200 miles on #projectvertfish. It was a 75 degree day doing 75 mph with the top down enjoying the California sun. Hope y'all enjoy the videos. https://photos.app.goo.gl/LJE5aWcNwmSf47bE9

The school of fish saga continues. To recap. My young neighbor bought a derelict 68 fastback cuda that I had tried to buy from the long time owner several times with no success. His car had been sitting for 20+ years with a blown head gasket and a broken rear window. So now after installing some...

200 + miles yesterday in #projectvertfish without a single hiccup. It was a beautiful 80 degree day on the central California coast. My young 21 year old friend Emmy had never been in a muscle car much less driven anything with 500 hp. Needless to say he's already planning to start saving to...

So like many, I decided I wanted a bolt down fiberglass hood on #projectvertfish, my 67 Barracuda convertible. In my case, the AAR hood from VFN. Love it or hate it; doesn't matter to me. It's my car and I dig it. Anyways... Also like many, I decided to just release the tension from my steel...

After "suffering" many months with just a Bluetooth speaker in #projectvertfish, I finally put out some cash to install a sound system that I could actually hear at 75 mph and the top down. I had done the mad electrical ammeter bypass (Catalog) and installed a 60 amp Denso style internally...

Should I be worried about the excessive smoke at the rear of #projectvertfish? Alignment issue maybe? https://photos.app.goo.gl/EADKREXMbevHwhsc8

Most of the Mopars I've owned that have had cooling issues were the "gets hot idling in traffic" type. But #projectvertfish has something different. My BPE 408 runs great and stays cool (180 degrees) at idle and around town but climbs to 195-200 degrees at extended periods at 75 mph or above...

A friend sent me info on this cruise from San Jose to the "world famous" Pebble Beach 17 mile drive. I don't do Facebook so it was just a screen shot of the info. Well it sounded like a good test for the car as it would be freeway, city, stop and go and idling, so we decided to go. So at 7am, we...

After nearly a year, the day finally came for Steven to start up his 68 fastback engine. He is a former Honda tuner turned Mopar student. I've been trying to mentor him and give him the benefit of my experience (mistakes). Some things he listens and others he just has to learn for himself. The...

Upon trying to remove the gas cap on our 68 Barracuda, we noticed these odd looking sheet metal screw heads. I imagine it was a theft deterrent but I have never seen these. What are they called and what is the tool to remove them? Drill baby, drill?

After fixing my exhaust leak, I took #projectvertfish for a cruise to get some Sunoco 110 as an additive for the crappy 91 here in California. I was able to stop along a dirt road a get a few nice pics of the car with the rising moon in the background. It's hard to beat 75 degrees and sunny in...

These Edelbrock exhaust gaskets didn't last 600 miles on #projectvertfish. But I suppose trying to stuff the 500-ish horsepower from my BPE Magnum 408 through 1967 hi-po 273 factory manifolds creates a lot of pressure? I'm going to get some TTI headers once my credit card cools down a bit...

All my car buddies say they want to come help me (drink beer) in the garage, but they always seem busy when I need a second person. Normally I'd grab the missus but she's out of town. So what's a fella supposed to do when trying to get rid of that spongie pedal by trying to get that little bit...

Who is looking for a builder? This thing was running; but these guys brought it out on a flatbed. They said they did a lien sale and had just got it finalized the day before the show and wanted to make a few bucks with a quick flip. They said they were in it for $4k-ish and were hoping to get...

I took #projectvertfish and the dogs out to our local cars and coffee. Its tough, but I try to maintain my tough-guy image while having two little dogs in outfits. (not relly sure anyone buys it though) Parked next to me was an awesome Petty Belvedere recreation. There was also a nice 67...

I have a 22" radiator I removed from my 67 with a 273. I replaced it with an aluminum one with electric fans when I installed my BPE 408. No leaks and kept my original 273 cool with no issues. Pick up in Watsonville 95076 or I can ship it if you pay for the ride.

I'm in the group that says, "if its not raining; then dress warm cuz the top is gonna be down". On a similar note.... I won't drive my convertible when it is in any way wet outside. Do you?

I have a good lid just need latch wire. Come to think of it, I'm not sure if the button works either. All I know is that now that my car has the 408 in it, the glove box keeps opening up during hard acceleration. What you got???

As I was tossing my universal battery hold down that was on my car and putting in my new tray and correct style hold down; I remembered someone posting about dumb things that bug them. For me it's the batteries. It just bugs me to see Mopars with a Wal-Mart, Ever-start or any no-name battery. I...

Like many, I have collected some extra parts during the time I've been restoring #projectvertfish. I recently met Steven who is 33 and lives about a 1/2 mile from me. He's recently sold his sooped up Honda and taken on the job of bringing his 68 fastback I call #projectgoldfish back to life...

Here's some top down fun in December for all of you who have put your convertibles away for the winter. Merry Christmas! Enjoy! https://photos.app.goo.gl/tuV7xJaUMMXMuBGb7

It took about 10 hours total over a 3 day period but after investing some sweat equity; I'm pretty impressed with the results of polishing this front grill on project vert fish. Using 0000 steel wool and some aluminum polishing compound I was able to remove the old argent silver paint and bring...

I had an old 625 cfm eddy carb laying around and traded it for this wall hanger. I'll probably put some lights in it at some point too. Or maybe make it a "real" Barracuda shelf unlike those plastic ones sold on Amazon.

My original chromed plastic trim that runs along the bottom of the windshield on my 67 Barracuda convertible was awful. Badly deformed and chrome foil peeling it had to be replaced. And even though my windshield and rubber seal seem to be original, I decided to try to see if I could somehow get...

We had a great time today at this show and cruise for a great cause. After we filled "Santa's " SUV and another pick up full of toys; we cruised the group of about 40 classic cars to the RM house in Palo Alto about 35 miles away. The kids and their parents were all looking through the hospital...

Every year right before Mopars at the Strip in Las Vegas; I grow a "Mo-stache" just for fun. Its kinda corny but I get quite a few looks and comments.

My new hood just arrived from VFN fiberglass. I'm very impressed with the finish so far. I cant wait to get it installed on the car. I just need to install the light weight springs for the hood. And we all know what that entails. Does anyone have any suggestions for the best way to get to the...

Spread bore aluminum intake. Works great with spread bore street demon carbs. Lists for $227 - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/wnd-8007wnd/make/dodge Yours for $125 plus the ride from 95076 Will ship in original box.

This is the stock replacement pan. Comes with correct Milodon pick up tube. Pan lists for $180 - https://www.summitracing.com/parts/mil-30750/make/dodge Pick up lists for $46 - Milodon 18650 Milodon Oil Pump Pickups | Summit Racing Lightly used on short lived 340. No dents or scratches. Yours...

500 hp stroker 408?...check! TCI Street fighter 904?...check! ECP aluminum radiator?...check! New hoses and clamps?...check! Car running awesome?...check! Wait... Whats that sweet smell? Are those wet spots forming on my barracuda floor mats? Parts incoming... Heater core from rock auto - $55...