I finally found my project

[mjb765]

Plans??  HMMMM.....Since the eng compartment is pretty clean already I am going to get it running right and do the 1 floor pan that someone screwed up, then the complete exterior including new top and a complete stock interior. Then I can play around with dumping those front manual drum brakes and put something on that will actually stop a warmed over big block. You want a set of slotted aluminum mags? I happent to like the 15" factory rallye wheels myself. I would love to do a complete disassemble and resto but I am itching to drive it already--but I still have at least a years worth of work ahead..and then there's that money thing....I'll have to settle with a very clean driver qualtiy job. Pictures coming..

[Bullitt-]

mjb..Sounds like you have the same problems I do...money & time... I love the idea of putting the slotts back but I've already invested in 17" wheels & tires. I'm sure you will find a local resto rodder that will give you a decent price for them IF they are straight & a name brand.  Factory 15" rallye wheels would be hard to find as they are in great demand but there are several reproductions on the market that are affordable + you can if you want get wider than OE.  GETTER DONE & keep us posted.

[ksierens]

Congrats, looks like a great start to a very nice ride!

Real nice, and a 70 4 speed, how could ya go wrong on this choice ?   

  Though I am a little partial myself.

[IMNCARN82]

I like those slotted wheels.Are they the small bolt pattern? I'd put them on my 69'!

[71bigblock]

I like those slotted wheels.Are they the small bolt pattern? I'd put them on my 69'!

 

I'd love to put them on a 71-74 RR/Satellite that I'd like to get someday, those slotted ones seem to fit the later b-bods perfect.   

[mjb765]

I like those slotted wheels.Are they the small bolt pattern? I'd put them on my 69'!

Excues my ignorance, but aren't the E bodies the large bolt pattern?? 4.5 right??

[MEK-Dangerfield]

Excues my ignorance, but aren't the E bodies the large bolt pattern?? 4.5 right??

  Yes!! 

[mjb765]

Thanks---and a few pics as requested. It still looks better in person.

[Street_Challenged73]

I see what you're talking about in redoing the interior (black tape on the driver's side seat), but aside from that it's a clean car overall.

[IMNCARN82]

Excues my ignorance, but aren't the E bodies the large bolt pattern?? 4.5 right??

The 1969 barracuda is an A body. mine happens to have drums X4. Small(5X4" hole spacing) vs. 1973 'cuda (5x4.5")  His drum brakes lead me to believe they may fit. Although i will probably get big brakes for the 73 and upgrade the 69' But in the meantime...those slotts would look great on my A body!!

[IMNCARN82]

The 1969 barracuda is an A body. mine happens to have drums X4. Small(5X4" hole spacing) vs. 1973 'cuda (5x4.5")  His drum brakes lead me to believe they may fit. Although i will probably get big brakes for the 73 and upgrade the 69' But in the meantime...those slotts would look great on my A body!!      And you got a GREAT starting point too!!!!

[ambitions2]

ooooooo orange....loving it

[74chall]

Nice car, i love the old school look to it. Slots, finned valve covers, red drums etc. Good luck with it