Well, it's finally happening. Long story short, I went to log back in here after a few years of being inactive. I lost my previous account info, can't figure out what email I used, and so I just created a new account. (sorry if that gets on the admins nerves)
My dad rebuilt his '67 Barracuda Fastback Formula S painted (273 4bbl, 4spd) "Ford equivalent Medium Copper" when I was... in the oven. Since then, It went through some harsh Idaho winters as a daily driver and the QP's and trunk extensions rusted out quite nicely. So it sat in my grandpa's unused potato cellar (insert Idaho joke here) until better days.
After a few false starts, we've actually cut into the car. We got the bottom halves of the quarters and the trunk extensions on both sides from Tamraz. Our favorite body shop (and they guys that will paint the car for us) told us to try out Fusor 108B for pannel bonding. Dad being the old school guy he is, went with it, but was hesitant. He put down some tack welds after just to ease his mind.
We have the passenger side done, and tomorrow will hopefully get the drivers side done. (I promise the new trunk extensions are back there in the pictures.)
We've started sanding things down with the DA sander Everything from the doors up is done, except for the roof Then we'll block it out, throw some primer down and get the original code gorgeous Medium Copper down. We're still debating on whether to keep the stripe on or not. I think it breaks the Copper up a bit.
As for the rest of the car, the plan (right now) is to keep it fairly stock. We think a previous owner dropped a hotter cam in it, and we plan on putting in dual exhaust, but it's been so long since we've had the car out driving that my dad can't really remember how responsive it was and if he wants a little more. Next winter may or may not have a 360 (or 408) swap in store. The clutch is also shot, so we plan on putting a 10.5" instead of the 9" that's in it.
As for the interior, we just ordered new bucket seat covers and a carpet kit tonight. we pulled up the front of the carpet tonight and the floor pans look alright. There's some bad surface rust on the passenger side (which is the complete opposite side we would have though would be rusty. My dad's mud cover boots should have killed his side instead of a much younger me and my little Nikes.) I'll be pulling the seats out tomorrow and pulling the carpet up as well. The seat bolts don't look to rusty, so hopefully it should be a easy removal.
Wheels and Tires are a must. Of course we'll fry what's left of the old ones (and video it for later enjoyment) and there's the problem of the Small Bolt Pattern. I'm not really a fan of Cragars and Rallye wheels are more a 70's thing. I really like the look of the Magnum 500 wheels, but that's an item that's on the bottom of the to-do list. Right now, it's getting a solid body, a coat of paint on and a respectable interior. Then we'll start talking performance and tires/wheels.
So... that's where we're at right now. I'm sure I'll have other questions, and feel free to ask questions, bring up concerns. Seriously, if you see anything weird, ask to see if I can clarify photos, or descriptions. We don't really want to screw anything over. My dad was into restoring pretty deep back in the 70's and 80's, but hasn't done to much lately. Subsequently, I'm pretty much a noob at this. It was my first time using a DA sander this week. But I'm learning a ton at a fast pace. It's awesome.
I'm pumped guys. SuperCuda's been like the redheaded step child in the family and he's finally getting the attention he deserves. This car was such a big part of my childhood. The smell of the vinyl seats is enough to bring back a flood of memories and we've been rocking out to the "Best of Van Halen" tape we found still stuck in the car.
More awesome to come.
My dad rebuilt his '67 Barracuda Fastback Formula S painted (273 4bbl, 4spd) "Ford equivalent Medium Copper" when I was... in the oven. Since then, It went through some harsh Idaho winters as a daily driver and the QP's and trunk extensions rusted out quite nicely. So it sat in my grandpa's unused potato cellar (insert Idaho joke here) until better days.
After a few false starts, we've actually cut into the car. We got the bottom halves of the quarters and the trunk extensions on both sides from Tamraz. Our favorite body shop (and they guys that will paint the car for us) told us to try out Fusor 108B for pannel bonding. Dad being the old school guy he is, went with it, but was hesitant. He put down some tack welds after just to ease his mind.
We have the passenger side done, and tomorrow will hopefully get the drivers side done. (I promise the new trunk extensions are back there in the pictures.)
We've started sanding things down with the DA sander Everything from the doors up is done, except for the roof Then we'll block it out, throw some primer down and get the original code gorgeous Medium Copper down. We're still debating on whether to keep the stripe on or not. I think it breaks the Copper up a bit.
As for the rest of the car, the plan (right now) is to keep it fairly stock. We think a previous owner dropped a hotter cam in it, and we plan on putting in dual exhaust, but it's been so long since we've had the car out driving that my dad can't really remember how responsive it was and if he wants a little more. Next winter may or may not have a 360 (or 408) swap in store. The clutch is also shot, so we plan on putting a 10.5" instead of the 9" that's in it.
As for the interior, we just ordered new bucket seat covers and a carpet kit tonight. we pulled up the front of the carpet tonight and the floor pans look alright. There's some bad surface rust on the passenger side (which is the complete opposite side we would have though would be rusty. My dad's mud cover boots should have killed his side instead of a much younger me and my little Nikes.) I'll be pulling the seats out tomorrow and pulling the carpet up as well. The seat bolts don't look to rusty, so hopefully it should be a easy removal.
Wheels and Tires are a must. Of course we'll fry what's left of the old ones (and video it for later enjoyment) and there's the problem of the Small Bolt Pattern. I'm not really a fan of Cragars and Rallye wheels are more a 70's thing. I really like the look of the Magnum 500 wheels, but that's an item that's on the bottom of the to-do list. Right now, it's getting a solid body, a coat of paint on and a respectable interior. Then we'll start talking performance and tires/wheels.
So... that's where we're at right now. I'm sure I'll have other questions, and feel free to ask questions, bring up concerns. Seriously, if you see anything weird, ask to see if I can clarify photos, or descriptions. We don't really want to screw anything over. My dad was into restoring pretty deep back in the 70's and 80's, but hasn't done to much lately. Subsequently, I'm pretty much a noob at this. It was my first time using a DA sander this week. But I'm learning a ton at a fast pace. It's awesome.
I'm pumped guys. SuperCuda's been like the redheaded step child in the family and he's finally getting the attention he deserves. This car was such a big part of my childhood. The smell of the vinyl seats is enough to bring back a flood of memories and we've been rocking out to the "Best of Van Halen" tape we found still stuck in the car.
More awesome to come.
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