Author Topic: My new old car  (Read 4366 times)

Offline akersc

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Re: My new old car
« Reply #30 on: December 08, 2008 - 09:19:03 PM »
The insurance company's adjuster is dragging his feet. Not a problem though, my daughter's boy friend works for a competitor in the claims section. He is coaching me on what I need to file a formal complaint with the state Department of Insurance. I guess they just love stuff like this and love thumping on insurance companies. It has bee over a month now and the adjuster has still not submitted a "valuation".

As the car will be torn apart for awhile anyway I am having the shop put together a custom dash with Autometer gauges, toggle switches, etc. I am also adding subframe connectors and a six-point roll bar and better bucket seats. Finally, (at least for now) if the price is right I am looking at swapping out the 727 for a Tremec 5 speed tranny. The overdrive sure would be nice on the freeway. I may swap the 3.23 gears for a set of 3.90s. I will have to see how things pan out.

Yup boys and girls, my old new car will be back, older and newer than ever.

BTW, thanks for thinking of me ... uh ... I mean the Barracuda.




Offline 426HEMI

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Re: My new old car
« Reply #31 on: December 21, 2008 - 08:02:20 AM »
Welcome to the site.  You have a very nice car thanks for sharing. 
Got a pretty good start on my M46 optioned Barracuda restoration but now it is on hold till I can gather more funds.  Still need a few parts for it.  SIU Graduate 75 AAS Automotive Tech, 94 BS Advanced Tech Studies, 1997 MSED Workforce Education and Development

1970 M46 Barracuda
1998 Dodge Darango

Gordon