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    Offline 7TCUDA

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    Hello from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
    « on: October 20, 2015 - 11:42:48 PM »
    I just re-found this forum.  I see some pretty nice rides posted. 
    I have a 1970 Barracuda with lots of work done to it... It was fully "restored" by myself in the mid 90's and did well in many car shows.  However, life happened and we are about to embark on a new full restoration - body, 1/4 panels, fenders, full interior, some tasteful modernization is in mind.  I will be browsing the rides on this forum closely for ideas to use.   
    Basic specs... 440 with Cam Dynamics 289*; 727 with 2500 stall converter, RT Charger 3.91 SureGrip; DC 3600 lb rears moved 2" inboard with DC mounts - front in upper holes to flatten the spring angle, RT Charger front torsion bars.  Factory ft. sway bar.  I am looking to upgrade the ft bars as it is too soft compared to the rear springs.  As it is it corners better than I can sit in the not so good factory seats.
    Just warning... I will be looking for current advice as I did all my research years ago and I am sure that there are lots of new options to consider.
    Other toys include a 1993 Stealth RT Twin Turbo AWD and the wife's dd is a Toxic Orange 2011 Charger R/T MAX AWD 5.7
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    Offline Bullitt-

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    Re: Hello from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
    « Reply #1 on: October 21, 2015 - 04:32:48 AM »
    Welcome to the board  :wave:  will be looking forward to seeing where this build takes ya 
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    Re: Hello from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
    « Reply #2 on: October 21, 2015 - 06:56:25 AM »
     :wave:  Welcome, enjoy your new/old project! Fun times!  :2thumbs:
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    Offline dfrazz

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    Re: Hello from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
    « Reply #3 on: October 21, 2015 - 07:40:30 AM »
    Welcome from CO!  Nice looking ride!  What do you mean by RT Charger torsion bars and RT Charger 3.91 Sure Grip?
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    Offline mopardave

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    Re: Hello from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
    « Reply #4 on: October 21, 2015 - 09:44:36 AM »
    Welcome. Nice Ride
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    Offline 69ChargerRT

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    Re: Hello from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
    « Reply #5 on: October 21, 2015 - 10:15:15 AM »
    certainly looks good in that picture!  welcome to the site!
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    Offline Oldschool

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    Re: Hello from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
    « Reply #6 on: October 21, 2015 - 10:28:59 AM »
    Welcome aboard..   :wave:  Sweet looking ride...    :grinyes:
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    Offline 7TCUDA

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    Re: Hello from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
    « Reply #7 on: October 22, 2015 - 08:22:29 AM »
    Quote from: dfrazz on October 21, 2015 - 07:40:30 AM
    Welcome from CO!  Nice looking ride!  What do you mean by RT Charger torsion bars and RT Charger 3.91 Sure Grip?

    Thanks,   I am running torsion bars and the rear diff from a 1969 RT big block Charger.  The Charger rear is 2" narrower than the Barracuda rear end. With the DC mounts and offset shackles it allows me to run 275's inside the fenders.  With custom offset wheels I could probably go to 295's or so.

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    Offline jimynick

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    Re: Hello from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
    « Reply #8 on: October 22, 2015 - 10:45:31 PM »
    Welcome to the site! Too bad you didn't join a year ago, as I was in Airdrie for the hail loss. That was a mess, your car, however, looks great. Good luck with the restoration!  :wave:  :canada:
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    Offline Chryco Psycho

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    Re: Hello from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
    « Reply #9 on: October 22, 2015 - 10:52:08 PM »
    Welcome , I lived in Calgary on & off for most of my life , left 5 years ago & yeah I won't be back .
     Don't remember the car but it looks good !
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    Offline mofish

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    Re: Hello from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
    « Reply #10 on: October 24, 2015 - 10:00:04 AM »
    Welcome to C.C.  I also spent some years of my life around Calgary but have moved on to "greener pastures". Sweet ride. You'll find great advice here!    :burnout:
    « Last Edit: October 25, 2015 - 11:41:30 AM by mofish »
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    Offline js29no

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    Re: Hello from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
    « Reply #11 on: October 24, 2015 - 12:43:05 PM »
    welcome! the emblems look like your car is A gran coup. what size engine and what transmission was it originally. :popcorn:
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    Offline onebadfish

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    Re: Hello from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
    « Reply #12 on: October 30, 2015 - 12:02:22 PM »
    Nice ride! I am in Airdrie as well. Currently have my 71 apart installing new motor (512 stroker). Doing the dyno run tomorrow at Pierre Guyon's place in High River.
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    Offline 7TCUDA

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    Re: Hello from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
    « Reply #13 on: October 30, 2015 - 09:40:05 PM »
    Quote from: js29no on October 24, 2015 - 12:43:05 PM
    welcome! the emblems look like your car is A gran coup. what size engine and what transmission was it originally. :popcorn:

    It started life as base model 318/904 column shift with 2:92 gears.  As far as I know the only options was the bucket seats and rear speakers.
    Unfortunately the fender tag went AWOL during the first restoration.  I got it in 1980 with some rear quarter damage but by the time the first shop touched it well lets say that I have never seen such bad welding and they completely destroyed the upper part of the rear quarter. 
    My brother in law had just finished his body work schooling so we tackled it ourselves... then had a different shop paint it.  Headliner and seat covers and a few other items came from Jims in NH. 
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    Offline 7TCUDA

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    Re: Hello from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada
    « Reply #14 on: October 30, 2015 - 09:51:48 PM »
    Quote from: onebadfish on October 30, 2015 - 12:02:22 PM
    Nice ride! I am in Airdrie as well. Currently have my 71 apart installing new motor (512 stroker). Doing the dyno run tomorrow at Pierre Guyon's place in High River.

    PM me and I would love to come an take a look at your car...
    For chassis dyno closer to Airdrie, try a session with Toma.  His is a bit conservative but lots of big number cars use him in Calgary. 
    My son and many of his friends have used his services.  My son's Eagle Talon put out 445 HP @21 lbs boost, but a new tune and a lot boost it is much faster now.  He is in Airdrie Look for the Red/Black Talon with 265's on all corners. 
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