6 hour trip in my Barracuda

[paulieocean]

Went to NW Washington to get my Barracuda from my father. He has had it a few years to enjoy for his retirement (he was the original owner -- since new). Drove it back to Portland, OR.

Some thoughts.

Car ran extremely well. Cruised down I-5 at 65 mph without a problem. Got about 20mpg!

When I pushed it to 70, engine handled it fine, but there was a shake. I suspect a balance problem in the wheels.

My lower back isn't talking to me at the moment. These cars certainly don't necessarily have the lumbar support like my Honda!

I plan to enjoy the car now and take it to cruises in the Portland area.

Some pics from the trip:

Interior pic from earlier:

 

[MrJLR]

That looks like an awesome drive!

8 or so weeks ago I bought my '68 notch-back in Eugene OR and drove it 900 miles down I5 to my place in Southern California.....really nice way to bond with my 'Cuda!


Great looking car you have there!

 

[paulieocean]

Thank you! You certainly went a lot further than I did! It was a good trip and a really great way to get to know a car again.

 

[toplscuda]

Nice looking car.

 

[MrJLR]

Thank you! You certainly went a lot further than I did! It was a good trip and a really great way to get to know a car again.

LOL....in a car I knew NOTHING about no less!
Beautiful drive up North there.....loved it!

So what are your plans for the car.....awesome to keep it in the family!

 

[paulieocean]

I plan to upgrade the braking system from 4 wheel drums to front discs. Definitely want to get rid of the single master cylinder setup. Aside from that, I hope to keep the car in a mostly stock configuration like it is now. It isn't a speed/drag car, but is a good cruiser.

Has a 273, .30 bored over with a holley 4 barrel, dual exhaust, new shocks, bushings, and tie rods, etc.

Car is pretty much restored. My dad kept it in incredible shape.

Is your 68 going to be restored or modified?

 

[bbeep71]

Good Luck with your new car. Here's a picture of mine. LOL

 

[cudascott]

Nice 66'

 

[paulieocean]

Gotta love that color!

 

[66fyssh]

Great story! Thanks for sharing the pictures!!

Sure wish my dad would have kept the 66 Barracuda he bought new.

 

[Commando66]

Great looking 66. I was up near Bellingham this weekend too.