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[hurrican5547]

Hey y'all,
I'm 18 years old, for my birthday my dad gave me the title to his '73 barracuda.  Can be nice, but still needs alot of work, needs resto; but still in pretty good condition.  I figure i'll do the bodywork first, then learn/build engine and drivetrain for it.  I currently own a '98 Dodge 2500 cummins turbo-diesal with a few mods which is a good enough mopar for now.  Can't wait to get the barrcuda going though...

[Blown70]

WOW NICE..... HOWEVER.......
 

[TheCrazyCheesehead]

Welcome to the board and might i add  so please take some 

Just remember
My wife...yes...My dog...Maybe...My Mopar...NEVER!!!

[hurrican5547]

Yea, i know... once i get a set of tires to pull it out into the light pics will be up, sorry1

[hurrican5547]

Here is a picture of a picture of it back in the day, it was a 318 slap-stik auto, still have the engine and everything... but i was thinkin a little more power

[hurrican5547]

sorry if anyone is offended by the confederate flag on the bumper, this is probably one of the most well behaved forums ive been on, if anyone takes offense to it i apologize.  I was having trouble loading the photo, and i accidentally loaded the original instead of the one, sorry!

[4Cruizn]

Welcome!! That pic is a start! Looks like its red with white interior and stripes!       Very cool!       I must admit you are one lucky 18 year old!  Wish my dad was that cool to give me such an awesome car for my 18th b-day!    Got any sisters??  


 Enjoy the site!       



PS I dont think the flag will offend anyone!   

[JimCuda]

Welcome!

Your a lucky kid to have a father like that. Good luck on your project.

Yeah the 318 in that car, I am sure is tired, if it is the original and has little to no work done to it. Is it the original motor? 1 barrel carb or 2 barrel?

Don't worry about the flag. Everyone always tries to be P.C. these days, granted there are some wackos out there, but the flag is a bit of this country's history. Long as you are not going to start a riot and start yell'n the south will raise again, I don't think anyone should get offended. Its like watchn the Duke boys, the general wouldn't be the general without the flag on it.

[MyMopar]

Are those functional side pipes?

[hurrican5547]

The 318 was originally 2 barrel, but upgraded to a 750 holley double pumper... which got stolen.  The sidepipes
were functional but are now rusted out  ... like i said, it needs alot of work... an doesnt look like the picture; but with alot of work... im hoping to get it back like that; cant wait for the day... itll be a great learning expirence too, as i know next to nothing about this kind of stuff

[inot2old]

Congrats, and welcome to the site.  That was nice of your dad to give you the car, how long has he had it?  You can get quite a bit of power out of a built 318 which is probably the cheapest way to go.  Have fun with your birthday present.

[daves70]

Nice present!!! Good luck with it and keep us informed.

[Street_Challenged73]

Welcome to the site, Hurricane!!!  It's good to see yet another young gun with an e-body to work on.   You have a cool dad to give you a muscle car on your 18th birthday.

[Rev-It-Up]

Welcome to the forum Hurricane!! I love to see younger folks getting in on this hobby...kind of ensures its longevity.  Looks like you have a great start with that challenger!  Any questions you come across while you're doing your resto, can be answered here....just ask. 

So, you must be somewhere in the south...what state are you in? 

[Oldschool]

Welcome aboard Hurricane!     Glad you found us. Hope you hang out with us for a while.  Sweet car, you must be proud of her.     Keep us posted with your progress.        ....Oldschool