66 barracuda...going for a different look

[Challngd73]

 

[Clelan]

That's awesome!

Cley

 

[Challngd73]

Rear window ready to go in, and factory badges back on for first time in 41 years! It’s a V-eight. That’s all I’m sayin!

 

[Challngd73]

Got the back window in today, all exhaust finished, and got her fired up.
HOPING to be all finished up and driving tomorrow afternoon. Wish me luck.

 

[Challngd73]

Brought her home today after a 10 hour day getting it ready.

 

[Challngd73]

 

[Challngd73]

Never quite finished right . Engine fire set me back yet again. Has been about 9 months. Hoping to finish it again…before spring.

 

[Challngd73]

 

[Challngd73]

 

[Challngd73]

 

[Challngd73]

 

[Challngd73]

As much as I liked the AAR hood scoop, ram into repeated issues with mating fiberglass to metal. Had to do something else. Hood will be all metal now.

 

[66fyssh]

Damn man, that sucks. Glad to see you have a positive attitude and getting back to it. I know it hurt after so much time and effort.

 

[JDMopar]

Good grief, what caused the fire? Hope it isn't much worse than what it looks.

 

[Challngd73]

Damn man, that sucks. Glad to see you have a positive attitude and getting back to it. I know it hurt after so much time and effort.

Ya definitely helps that it’s not fresh. It happened Father’s Day 22. Was lucky. Could have been far worse. Home stretch. Again.

 

[Challngd73]

Good grief, what caused the fire? Hope it isn't much worse than what it looks.

Coil wire arced on valve cover is the thought. Caught the K&N filter right quick. Was able to get the fire out before it damaged any of the fresh paint(except the hood of course).

 

[4spdragtop]

Sorry to see the damage, BUT I see you have more than overcome that hurdle. Nice work!

 

[rich_mc]

So I just ordered a fire extinguisher for the Scamp. Had one in the truck already but not the car. Sorry this had to be my reminder, but glad you're getting it back going again and better than ever I'm sure.

 

[Challngd73]

So I just ordered a fire extinguisher for the Scamp. Had one in the truck already but not the car. Sorry this had to be my reminder, but glad you're getting it back going again and better than ever I'm sure.

Yup mine resides in the cuda. Very handy!

 

[JDMopar]

Looks like you're well on your way to getting it back in shape. I have an ABC extinguisher in my car, but I wish I had bought a few Halon extinguishers before they got banned and became stupid expensive.

 

[Keith Mopar]

Sorry to see you had a nasty fire happen, but as you said could of been way worse. Love the look of the car. You've got a great attitude and glad to see you are back on it and will have it looking better than ever!

 

[Demonx2]

Great looking car...and the fire pics sure make a person sick to look at. Sorry that happened to you. And wishing you success to get it back to where you want it.

I have a "halotron" extinguisher in mine and sure hope I never have to find out how it works. Was quite $$$ but gives me some peace of mind I suppose.

 

[66fyssh]

I carry an Element 50 fire extinguisher. Saw it on Jay Leno and liked the size. Like @Demonx2. Hopefully never find out how good it works.

 

[my68barracuda]

I carry an Element 50 fire extinguisher. Saw it on Jay Leno and liked the size. Like @Demonx2. Hopefully never find out how good it works.

I also have the Element 50 fire extinguisher in my 68 Barracuda.
The dry powder extinguishers can do the job putting out a fire, but will also add to the mess.

 

[ScamperTom]

Great looking fab work! Those hood louvres are an excellent idea.