What did I just do.

[Jim Kueneman]

Going to Tennessee next week to get it. Spring Special car. One owner in a barn since 1989. Fully documented.

CAR: Plymouth Barracuda 2 Door Sports Hardtop
ENGINE: 340cid 4-bbl HP V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: E70x14 Red Sidewall, steel belted
MODEL YEAR: 1968
BUILD DATE: December 11.
AXLE: 3.23 Rear Axle Ratio, Sure Grip
INTERIOR: Deluxe Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Black Interior.
PAINT: Medium Gold Metallic (Dodge), Ember Gold Metallic (Plymouth), Sovereign Gold Metallic (Chrysler, Imperial).
OTHER: Black (Dodge, Plymouth), Formal Black (Chrysler, Imperial) Upper Door Frame Color. Black Horizontal Accent Stripe.

MOLDINGS:
19: Wide Sill Mouldings
25: Drip Rail Mouldings
30: Body Belt Mouldings
78: Wheel Lip Mouldings

ABC OPTIONS:
F7: Barracuda Formula S Package
R1: AM Radio

abc OPTIONS:
a6: Console
b4: Bucket Seats

 

[1WildRT]

Cool Piece!! Love the 67-9 fastbacks.... 340= 727=

 

[RustyRatRod]

Cool lookin car!

 

[junkyardhero]

very cool piece. i can't wait to see the resto on it!

 

[4spdragtop]

Very cool! Congrats!

 

[65dartcharger]

Going to Tennessee next week to get it. Spring Special car. One owner in a barn since 1989. Fully documented.

CAR: Plymouth Barracuda 2 Door Sports Hardtop
ENGINE: 340cid 4-bbl HP V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: E70x14 Red Sidewall, steel belted
MODEL YEAR: 1968
BUILD DATE: December 11.
AXLE: 3.23 Rear Axle Ratio, Sure Grip
INTERIOR: Deluxe Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Black Interior.
PAINT: Medium Gold Metallic (Dodge), Ember Gold Metallic (Plymouth), Sovereign Gold Metallic (Chrysler, Imperial).
OTHER: Black (Dodge, Plymouth), Formal Black (Chrysler, Imperial) Upper Door Frame Color. Black Horizontal Accent Stripe.

MOLDINGS:
19: Wide Sill Mouldings
25: Drip Rail Mouldings
30: Body Belt Mouldings
78: Wheel Lip Mouldings

ABC OPTIONS:
F7: Barracuda Formula S Package
R1: AM Radio

abc OPTIONS:
a6: Console
b4: Bucket Seats




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What a great find Jim!

 

[ocdart]

Work your magic and it will be spectacular.

 

[Kern Dog]

Jim turns out some nice looking cars.

 

[mygasser]

you couldn't resist, we knew it was only a matter of time 'til you were tempted . it does look hard to resist though, can't wait to see you back at it
neil.

 

[Jim Kueneman]

Cool Piece!! Love the 67-9 fastbacks.... 340= 727=

I have always said if I wanted to shift I would buy a motorcycle... I am lazy when in a car!

Jim

 

[ocdart]

@Jim Kueneman, what's the preliminary plan? Or do you want to wait until after the in-person examination?

 

[Jim Kueneman]

@Jim Kueneman, what's the preliminary plan? Or do you want to wait until after the in-person examination?

I stopped last fall to look at it. It has been hit in the back in a fender bender. You can see the quarters have a small wrinkle. It needs the back end cut out and get squared up a bit. Then the same as the rest! Strip, blast, restore to original and enjoy. Will it be for sale when done? Hard to know. I thought I wanted the A100 till I got close to the end and drove it... not for me. I think this has a higher probability of me liking it.

 

[autoxcuda]

Does it come with rear window moldings? Those are very expensive to replace

 

[Jim Kueneman]

Does it come with rear window moldings? Those are very expensive to replace

Everything is there. Billy started to get it ready for a rear clip YEARS ago before AMD made the parts.

PS just verified with Billy... it is in the car, as well as the Spring Special rocker spears and cast fins!

 

[DartManPlum340]

Going to Tennessee next week to get it. Spring Special car. One owner in a barn since 1989. Fully documented.

CAR: Plymouth Barracuda 2 Door Sports Hardtop
ENGINE: 340cid 4-bbl HP V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: E70x14 Red Sidewall, steel belted
MODEL YEAR: 1968
BUILD DATE: December 11.
AXLE: 3.23 Rear Axle Ratio, Sure Grip
INTERIOR: Deluxe Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Black Interior.
PAINT: Medium Gold Metallic (Dodge), Ember Gold Metallic (Plymouth), Sovereign Gold Metallic (Chrysler, Imperial).
OTHER: Black (Dodge, Plymouth), Formal Black (Chrysler, Imperial) Upper Door Frame Color. Black Horizontal Accent Stripe.

MOLDINGS:
19: Wide Sill Mouldings
25: Drip Rail Mouldings
30: Body Belt Mouldings
78: Wheel Lip Mouldings

ABC OPTIONS:
F7: Barracuda Formula S Package
R1: AM Radio

abc OPTIONS:
a6: Console
b4: Bucket Seats




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I've seen your work, can't wait to watch this one get done!

 

[jos51700]

"GLDFSH" license plate is very cool. I love the lines on those lil fishies

 

[Jim Kueneman]

"GLDFSH" license plate is very cool. I love the lines on those lil fishies

Very slick idea!

 

[threewood]

Looks like a fun project, Jim.

 

[drivingXangry]

Looks great!

 

[Jim Kueneman]

Does it come with rear window moldings? Those are very expensive to replace

Steve what are other items that are impossible to find for this? It is mostly all there just the rear clip was stripped getting ready for the graft that never happened. Grills are unobtainable from what I gather but this one looked great.

 

[autoxcuda]

Steve what are other items that are impossible to find for this? It is mostly all there just the rear clip was stripped getting ready for the graft that never happened. Grills are unobtainable from what I gather but this one looked great.

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Grilles are out there. They are aluminum and relatively pretty thick. So you can work them and restored them yourself.

That fish emblem on back panel has unique bolt pattern. Even though I think it’s the same size as 67 fender fishes?

I think they still sell the rear valence dual cutout panel.

Hood inserts are expensive to rechrome if they are really pitted.

 

[MOPAROFFICIAL]

Going to Tennessee next week to get it. Spring Special car. One owner in a barn since 1989. Fully documented.

CAR: Plymouth Barracuda 2 Door Sports Hardtop
ENGINE: 340cid 4-bbl HP V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: E70x14 Red Sidewall, steel belted
MODEL YEAR: 1968
BUILD DATE: December 11.
AXLE: 3.23 Rear Axle Ratio, Sure Grip
INTERIOR: Deluxe Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Black Interior.
PAINT: Medium Gold Metallic (Dodge), Ember Gold Metallic (Plymouth), Sovereign Gold Metallic (Chrysler, Imperial).
OTHER: Black (Dodge, Plymouth), Formal Black (Chrysler, Imperial) Upper Door Frame Color. Black Horizontal Accent Stripe.

MOLDINGS:
19: Wide Sill Mouldings
25: Drip Rail Mouldings
30: Body Belt Mouldings
78: Wheel Lip Mouldings

ABC OPTIONS:
F7: Barracuda Formula S Package
R1: AM Radio

abc OPTIONS:
a6: Console
b4: Bucket Seats




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Love the car

 

[Jim Kueneman]

Grilles are out there. They are aluminum and relatively pretty thick. So you can work them and restored them yourself.

That fish emblem on back panel has unique bolt pattern. Even though I think it’s the same size as 67 fender fishes?

I think they still sell the rear valence dual cutout panel.

Hood inserts are expensive to rechrome if they are really pitted.

The Spring Special has chrome in the inserts.... Billy sent me a photo but I can't really tell if it is chrome that snaps over the forward facing ribs or if it was plastic chrome... Unsure if any of it was a separate part number so hoping this one is restorable.

 

[4spdragtop]

The spring special had chromed plastic in the grilles. Not sure if it was a different part # vs the standard grille.
Also the rear trunk trim is hard to find, but I believe repopped(very thin).
Tail light lenses $$.

 

[Jim Kueneman]

The spring special had chromed plastic in the grilles. Not sure if it was a different part # vs the standard grille.
Also the rear trunk trim is hard to find, but I believe repopped(very thin).
Tail light lenses $$.

How hard is it to remove them to get them rechromed without destroying the grill?