Yes I would like to know also. I always wanted such a beast!! I knew a retired couple back in Mopar that were into Corvairs, he had a cool one set up for rallye stuff and raced it where there were such events.
New member with Early A! 1964 Barracuda... Rally Car?
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Yes I would like to know also. I always wanted such a beast!! I knew a retired couple back in Mopar that were into Corvairs, he had a cool one set up for rallye stuff and raced it where there were such events.
D_Matheson
Matheson Sports Car
Uggggh... Life is going. I wish I was making better progress on the car, but spring hit and BAM! Busy all the time. I was able to get the front floor pans installed/ patched prior to the clutch in my little Porsche 944 going out (throw out bearing). $800 and a month of labor later, it's mowing season!
Sorry for the excuses. I've been itching to get back at it. I appreciate the continued support and interest in the project! Hopefully something better to report soon.
A408Cuda
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Very special car you have, I love to see people taking interest in the early Cuda's. I'm looking forward to watch your progress, I've been working on mine for a few years now and still a long ways to go.
D_Matheson
Matheson Sports Car
I'm glad you like what I'm working on! The black Cuda in your profile picture looks extremely cool. I assume that's your project? I know I'm not making quick progress right now, but I still hope to be racing in early 2020. Hopefully Sandblast Rally in March 2020 and/or Southern Ohio Forest in May 2020.
A408Cuda
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Yep the Black one in my profile is a 64 that belonged to my Dad, im doing kinda resto mod stlye since it was originally a slant 6 car, now a 408 with a Tremec 5 speed, still working on getting everything to fit hope to have it driving by the beginning of next summer. And dont worry how long it takes, it'll be worth the wait.
D_Matheson
Matheson Sports Car
Wow that sounds like such a cool project! I wish I had the budget right now to build a bad engine and get a tremec transmission. Not in the cards. I have a few 318s and a 340 to choose from for blocks. Stock forged cranks. J heads. And a NewVenture 5 speed from a 2wd 1500 truck. Gonna have to drive it easy to make it last a whole rally, but I think it will hold up for a while.
D_Matheson
Matheson Sports Car
I have an update! Some of you may not have seen it, but I started a thread about disk brake upgrades for the Cuda back in June, and I finally got to a point where I can show you all what I've been working on.
The link to the other forum post is here.
And the link to my build log is here! The build log has a lot of really detail oriented stuff for those who are interested in the design process and the FEA simulation.
The link to the other forum post is here.
And the link to my build log is here! The build log has a lot of really detail oriented stuff for those who are interested in the design process and the FEA simulation.
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