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    Offline HarryL

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    Barracuda project
    « on: July 21, 2010 - 12:56:06 AM »
    Just bought a Barracuda -70 Gran Coupe with 318" engine. Body is in good shape, but floors and frame rails needs a lot of help. Car was imported from Ohio to Finland last winter.

    Here is some pics







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    Plymouth Barracuda -70 Gran Coupe 318" (MN)
    Ford Thunderbird -60 2dr ht 352" (MN)


    Offline Aloid

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    Re: Barracuda project
    « Reply #1 on: July 21, 2010 - 01:29:59 AM »
    Looks like something fun to do on those cold Finish winters... and falls... and springs...
     :roflsmiley:

    Does it even get warm in Finland?  hahahaha... just kidding...

    Have fun with the new Barracuda!
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    Offline Moparinho

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    Re: Barracuda project
    « Reply #2 on: July 21, 2010 - 04:44:36 AM »
    glad to see another gran coupe in Europe.   Don't seem too bad.  What about the color ?  Is it EB5 ?
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    Offline HarryL

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    Re: Barracuda project
    « Reply #3 on: July 21, 2010 - 06:09:23 AM »
    Haha, actually this summer has been very, very hot. But yes there is a lot of time in winter to stay in the garage :)

    I don't know much about the color, but it looks like the Barracuda has been repainted sometime. The mirrors and bumbers has the same color as the car..guess someone has repainted them.
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    Plymouth Barracuda -70 Gran Coupe 318" (MN)
    Ford Thunderbird -60 2dr ht 352" (MN)

    Offline Wollfen

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    Re: Barracuda project
    « Reply #4 on: July 21, 2010 - 11:10:52 AM »
    Are they Elastomeric bumpers? Might explain the same color as the body. I see you are also in need of rear brake drums, you can get them off ebay for 30 bucks. Have fun hunting for parts!
    Gary :aussie:
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    Offline HarryL

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    Re: Barracuda project
    « Reply #5 on: July 21, 2010 - 11:41:11 AM »
    Thanks for the tips. Will be a lot of part hunting :)

    Yes the bumpers are Elastometric.
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    Plymouth Barracuda -70 Gran Coupe 318" (MN)
    Ford Thunderbird -60 2dr ht 352" (MN)

    Offline DAYLEY/CHALLENGER

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    Re: Barracuda project
    « Reply #6 on: July 21, 2010 - 11:56:48 AM »
    Comming from Ohio........there will be rust issues.  They use a ton of salt on the roads........Start stripping her down and don't be surprised as you go.   Good Luck. 
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    Offline HarryL

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    Re: Barracuda project
    « Reply #7 on: July 21, 2010 - 10:54:34 PM »
    Thanks!

    Can see on the undercarriage there have been tons of salt :)
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    Plymouth Barracuda -70 Gran Coupe 318" (MN)
    Ford Thunderbird -60 2dr ht 352" (MN)

    Offline Cuda54

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    Re: Barracuda project
    « Reply #8 on: July 23, 2010 - 06:45:28 PM »
    Once it is done and you are out driving it around it will be worth the time and effort. I have had a (1)AAR 340-6 4 speed(4) 72 Cudas (3) 73 Cudas and now another 1972 Cuda with 440-6 with 525hp. So I have done my share of parts hunting. But it was all worth the work in the end.  Can not wait to see how you do setting it up.
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