My Best friend's Mark's 67 Barracuda

[Speedy Pedi]

First update in quite a while, between my wife's passing and several health issues.I was really slow down. The good news is slowly i've regained my health. Today i'm outside putting the wipers back in, thanks to FABO, There plenty of information there for getting everything back together. Additionally I was able in very limited spurts over the windsor to rehab the dashboard so so very excited to get that back in. Also chipped away at the heater box.And that's all rebuilt so very excited to have a working dash.

 

[4spdragtop]

Our condolences on the loss of your wife. Strength and positive thoughts as you move fwd with the fish. Redoing the dash was a big moment for me, you will be glad you did.
Be well

 

[mpgmike]

Yes, sorry for your loss. I lost a son 24 years ago, not quite the same, but still... Projects give us something to live for when something integral to our lives is lost. I hope this car keeps you going for another couple of decades. Enjoying the ride from the back seat!

 

[barbee6043]

Yes, I too, sorry for your loss.
All I know is that we must all continue to dream, if we stop dreaming we simply stop living. Life needs to always find a purpose.

 

[Speedy Pedi]

Our condolences on the loss of your wife. Strength and positive thoughts as you move fwd with the fish. Redoing the dash was a big moment for me, you will be glad you did.
Be well

Thankyou, The hobby really gave me something of a mental break during these times.

 

[Speedy Pedi]

Yes, sorry for your loss. I lost a son 24 years ago, not quite the same, but still... Projects give us something to live for when something integral to our lives is lost. I hope this car keeps you going for another couple of decades. Enjoying the ride from the back seat!

Thank you, The loss of your son is just too much for anyone to bear. I can't imagine your pain. I got a lot of reasons to keep this project going, so looking forward to driving her.

 

[Speedy Pedi]

Yes, I too, sorry for your loss.
All I know is that we must all continue to dream, if we stop dreaming we simply stop living. Life needs to always find a purpose.

Thank you, I have so many reasons keep going, I want this as much as anything only wish to get her together for even a ride around the block

 

[barbee6043]

Thank you, I have so many reasons keep going, I want this as much as anything only wish to get her together for even a ride around the block

When we are not 100% physically, we just have to pick our battles.
Like my doc says "slow and steady!"..
I am way for slow than steady!!!!

 

[Speedy Pedi]

When we are not 100% physically, we just have to pick our battles.
Like my doc says "slow and steady!"..
I am way for slow than steady!!!!

Yup, one day at a time, yeah even if we move the needle a little bit. it's still progress.

 

[Speedy Pedi]

Our first test drive after thousands of dollars and 2 years of hard work, we nearly get side swiped 1/2 a block from our house by a seniors transport buss. We have video of the drive. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AcbaSVHkK/

 

[RustyRatRod]

Our first test drive after thousands of dollars and 2 years of hard work, we nearly get side swiped 1/2 a block from our house by a seniors transport buss. We have video of the drive. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AcbaSVHkK/

Heck yeah buddy! Congrats!

 

[4spdragtop]

Well done! Thanks for the ride!

Our first test drive after thousands of dollars and 2 years of hard work, we nearly get side swiped 1/2 a block from our house by a seniors transport buss. We have video of the drive. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AcbaSVHkK/

 

[Scott_ 69HemiDart]

Congratulations, that's Great!

 

[barbee6043]

Our first test drive after thousands of dollars and 2 years of hard work, we nearly get side swiped 1/2 a block from our house by a seniors transport buss. We have video of the drive. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1AcbaSVHkK/

I had a 71 Cuda back about late 1990s. Needed nothing. Lived out in the Mo. sticks, I would take it for a run down the blacktop, I could meet 3 cars and all 3 would venture over the center line gawking at the darn car! Off to the should OI would go! Last really high end car I owned or wanted to own!

 

[missing linc]

 

[Speedy Pedi]

I haven't post updates for quite a while, but the work was over the past few months was getting done slow and sometimes even steady.

 

[Speedy Pedi]

We reupholstered the seats at the time the temps were cold but with the help of a steamer we were able to ultimately work the wrinkles out.

 

[4spdragtop]

Holy bondo batman! That front nose piece is(was) brutal! Good on ya!

 

[Speedy Pedi]

Holy bondo batman! That front nose piece is(was) brutal! Good on ya!

A body man from the 70's referred to it as cave pave!

 

[mygasser]

the body man who did that was a good sculptor it seems, lol.
neil.

 

[Speedy Pedi]

the body man who did that was a good sculptor it seems, lol.
neil.

I'll be posting even more of this artists great work of art! lol!

 

[Speedy Pedi]

Even more cave and pave work to be removed! Only to reveal what was left of the trunk extension.

 

[Speedy Pedi]

I see no radiator. Was it running on methanol?

Rob, Ed Smith's well known engine builder's take no coolant 1st start up. New video release on his show "Ask Ed" The segment starts at 8:30 thru 11:00 minutes