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  1. DesertRat

    [FOR SALE] 1967 Barracuda Notchback for sale.

    Selling my 1967 Barracuda. Asking $20,000. Build thread is on here: Dougs 67 Notch build Located in Moses Lake 98837. Reason for selling is my age and the fact that I am 70% through another build that I need to finish. Car is stored in winter and my daily driver May to October. Below are a few...
  2. DesertRat

    Final assembly question

    Hey FABO, I need input from the body and paint guys. I have my current build assembled, gapped and panel matched for final priming and blocking. I spent over 50 hours installing and adjusting everything to get it close enough. I will be shooting color in a couple weeks then be ready to assemble...
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    Paint question

    Question for you body and paint guys, how many quarts of sprayable single stage color do you mix for the body and required jamming of a mopar A-body car. Assume good coverage in 3/4 coats on the exterior. Interior not included here, it is a different color.
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    The legend has retired----------------

    After 34 years 6 months and 14 days I have retired from my current job at the age of 75 years old. I stayed because I loved the challenge of the work and the satisfaction derived from it. Time to turn the page and move on to the next thing which includes my current build on my rotisserie.
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    Small local car show

    I showed my Barracuda for the third time since finishing yesterday. Our local springfest show has 138 entries. The only other early Mopar at the show. Cool lady, she has driven the leaning tower of power coast to coast. We had a good visit. An overview of the crowd. Because it was in the...
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    [WANTED] Headliner Bows

    Not Mopar but I need a set of 64/65 Falcon/Comet headliner bows for my current Comet Cyclone build. 2D/4D both work.
  7. DesertRat

    Said goodbye to my friend today-----------------

    Her name is Emma. She is 17 years young and today she took her last ride in my truck. We've had her since she was a football sized ball of black fur and I am heartbroken today:-(
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    [FOR SALE] 1970 Duster roller-

    Not mine, posting for a friend. 1970 Duster 340 car roller. Cragers don't go but will have 4 wheels. What is in the photos is what you get. Car has some rust but I have only seen to photos so I cant answer any questions. Probably makes a parts car but who knows???????? Price $1,500.00 in...
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    Had to optimize my storage---------

    Rented a storage to store the parts off my new project. Had to come up with shelving----------------- So I savaged a bunch of tare pallets and scrap wood and built my econo-shelving to have room for the parts coming off the car.
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    New Rotisserie----------

    So I needed a new build project to fill my time in my pending full retirement so I bought a 1965 Comet Cyclone factory 4 speed car that needs much more work than the photos showed. To facilitate the ease and time of the build I ordered an AutoTwirler Pro rotisserie which will arrive today...
  11. DesertRat

    Rotisserie install-------

    I am thinking about mounting my current project build on a commercial grade rotisserie to take my build all the way through paint. Anyone on the site who has done that?
  12. DesertRat

    Back surgery-------

    After two knee replacements last year and going through rehab for that, my lower back pain increased like a hemi tach at the strip. Turns out my L-5 vertebra was irritating the nerve bundle to my right leg. Yesterday I had corrective surgery that removed the offending bone spur and opened up the...
  13. DesertRat

    Not Mopar but followed me home anyway-----

    I have been looking for another project with the Barracuda being "finished" and all. My only criteria was that it be a manual transmission car. I found this one. It is a 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone factory 4 speed, small block with 2 4V Edelbrock carburetors and headers. All year/model specific...
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    My Son's birthday today-----------

    So my wife was looking through the albums for photos of when he was young. She found these of my 2nd 55 Chevy so I thought I would share. The first one is the before photo of my one owner Bel-Air coupe. Originally a 265 4V powerpak 3 speed manual with overdrive.This is the after photo, the car...
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    Went to Kindig today—-

    In celebration of the 23rd anniversary of my 50th birthday we drove from Moses Lake to Salt Lake and toured the Kindig facility.
  16. DesertRat

    Dual exhaust on a 67 Notch

    I wanted to put some custom tips on my car so I purchased these online. I didn't like the plain ends so I bent up my own SS rings to heliarc on the tips. They will look something like this when I weld them on------------------
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    [WANTED] 15" LBP steelies

    I am looking for four 15" LBP steel wheels that will take 9" poverty caps for my wheel conversion. 4" backspace X 6" or 7" wide would be optimal but I could take a mix of 6" for the front and 7" for the back.
  18. DesertRat

    Custom Gauge Cluster V2.0

    I needed gauges and took too many shortcuts, time to fix it. The wide band controller is behind the top row limiting space. This Is my vision of what it will look like when I finish it.
  19. DesertRat

    Refurbish 67 273 Exhaust Manifolds

    My winter car improvements include R & R the cast iron exhaust manifolds which were treated once and it was an epic fail. I will use VHT silver with silica good for 2000 degrees. We'll see. They detract from my engine bay and must be dealt with. They are headed for hot power wash followed by...
  20. DesertRat

    Rear sway bar install

    G-Max sway bar kit from PST as shipped After my shoddy black paint job. Brackets attached to the axle housing. Ready to install the links. Links installed, almost done. The installed and tightened rear sway bar. 2 1/2hour install and moving on to the next thing.
  21. DesertRat

    273 head question

    Which fasteners holding the exhaust manifolds to a 67 273 head go into the water jacket? I'm removing my manifolds for beautification and don't need a floor covered in antifreeze.
  22. DesertRat

    67 Barracuda suspension V2.0

    First a tip of the hat to MObarracuda for his A-arm rebuild thread. I used it as a pattern for my work, Thanks! I decided to post a thread on my 67 Barracuda suspension rebuild, for the second time. When I built the car I installed all new energy suspension poly components and missed some...
  23. DesertRat

    Offset Bushing ?

    Below are photos of my Moog offset upper a arm bushings. The instructions say to use the enclosed washers with the install but I see two things. 1. The flanges on the washers are not slip fit so I assume they press in as shown. 2. Now the eccentric adjustment bolt and the front suspension will...
  24. DesertRat

    T-bar clocking ?

    I am getting ready to purchase new torsion bars for my 67 notch. I have checked my options and I am concerned with the potential clocking issues with aftermarket T-bars. I want stock ride height so no lowering options required. All information will be appreciated. DR
  25. DesertRat

    New look for my Barracuda

    My Barracuda has late model rally wheels but I have seen photos of members cars with body color wheels and caps. The top photo is of my barracuda as it is now. The bottom photo is what it will look like if I change it. (I bought the Valiant caps from RPMgoo yesterday) Shout out to DDaddy for the...
  26. DesertRat

    Planning my winter upgrades

    I am putting my Barracuda back up on stands in late October to fix the drivability issues which are not large but can be better. I already have the Moog offset upper A-arm bushings but I want to change my torsion bars as well. I need input on what T-bars to buy. The car is a road tripper car and...
  27. DesertRat

    Bucket seat information:

    I have these E-body bucket seats in my 67 Barracuda and I want to change the foam and cotton seat stuffing. I just bought a stuffing kit from Legendary for my car's back seat. I would like to do the same for these buckets but I need a starting point for Legendary's search engine.
  28. DesertRat

    [SOLD] Schumacher Polylock SB mounts

    I built my car with Schumacher Polylock motor mounts and transmission mount. I have now changed all three to stock spec replacement parts. To that end I have the lightly used mounts for sale and would like them gone. $50 + the ride and you can own them.
  29. DesertRat

    [WANTED] Brake to MC actuator rod

    I installed a disc/drum MC on my 67 Barracuda and now the actuator rod between the pedal and MC is too short. I think I need a later model year rod.
  30. DesertRat

    [FOR SALE] 67 Barracuda formula S

    My friend close to Salem Oregon has this car for sale. I have only seen the photos but it is a 67 Barracuda formula S 383/727 car. AC, bucket seats/console floor shift. I don't know if it is a survivor or a restored car but I have asked for a photo of the fender tag and the survivor/restore...
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