New guy from NY..

[Blowfysh]

but not too new.. I've surfed here from time to time in the past just never joined on.
 
back in '97 I bought a '70 Barracuda "parts car". Ended up turning that into a tubbed,caged,BDS blown 440. Had a blast with that car and felt real bad to have to sell it when I did in '04..

NOW, I just purchased another '70 Barracuda that is need of major work. I'm not afraid, as I've been there done that. I'll probably start working on it next winter {'12}. Gonna haveta gather some parts 1st.. Sooo, I'll be here quite often...

[GranCuda1970]

 

 Welcome and good luck!!!

[Blowfysh]

   which ones ya want.. old car ,new car or both. Before, during and after pics?? 

[GranCuda1970]

Both
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Cannot get enough.
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[Blowfysh]

old one..from this..






to this..








Collected parts for the 1st 2ish years and completed the build in an additional 3.. I have a roughly 300 pics from beginning to end of the whole build..

 I'm hoping this next one won't take nearly as long.. I have pics on the other computer. I'll get them up tomorrow.. Not positive of the direction but I'm leaning towards some sort of efi set up. I have a 383 bare block and a relatively complete stock 400.. Don't know if I want to go bb or sb..

[GranCuda1970]

That is one fast looking Dragcuda what was her Quarter time?

[Blowfysh]

at the strip it was pretty unimpressive. My best was a 12.99 at 99mph, spinning 60' out. I had a GM engine builder do the work and order the parts and had nothing but problems with it. I had it apart 3 times over 2 summers and 700 miles. I did better with my 440 Dakota{11.72 at 115} I sold the car as a roller. Traded the blower for alum heads,intake, custom ground cam{UNLAWFL} etc etc.. Had a blast with the car and missed it bad enough to buy another one..lol

[GranCuda1970]

Sweet thanxs for sharing!! Cannot wait to see your new project and updates.

[Blowfysh]

here is what I am starting off with this time../6, column shift auto, relatively complete, but in need of lots of new sheet metal..

[Blowfysh]

the above pic is right after loading it up. I got it south of Medina,Ohio.."Supposedly" its a GA car. With all the rust,I kinda doubt that. 1/4's, floors,trunk pan, left rear frame rail,fender aprons,1 rocker all need replacing or patch panels. All in all,like I said, it is complete. all the small parts are present ie; dash panels,lenses,wiring,ps, door panels,seats,etc..the front signals {although broken},head lights,tail lights and even the marker lights all work..

here it is after getting home. I had to put some real wheels and tires on it..lol

[Blowfysh]

rear end..the rear valance is in ok condition, Both bumpers and all brackets are present, the front valance and insert are shot. I have a '68 B-body 8 3/4 with 4.10's and a Sure Grip that I had in my Dakota that will fit nicely.

I have my work cut out for me. It'll be a looong  year and half of parts gathering,etc til I get started on it. I have another project that I need to finish for my wife 1st. {you can kinda make it out in the garage} Then its all Barracuda after that..

[GranCuda1970]

Looks like Burnt Orange Paint and a Good start are you going to make another drag set-up , a clone, or a pro-street beast?

[Blowfysh]

thinking about a street menace thats a nice driver. Thats one of the reasons why I'm considering efi. I have a few ideas I'm kickin around. I'm done racing {I keep telling myself}. When I had the other Cuda, my wife had a '69 Cougar with a 351W that we mildly built for her. I am planning on something in between her Cougar and the Dakota I had {rolled it over and parted it out}. Subframe connectors, possible mini tub, CalTracs, front disc brakes, ps, possibly a/c..

[brads70]

Welcome! Looks like a great project! 

[Brusco]

Nice set of wheels!

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