1970 Barracuda w 426 Hemi - $24995

[DmanSRT69]

Anyone here look at this, or buy it?

 

[go-fish]

Hmmm.

My inner skeptic tells me to not touch this one unless you're standing next to it with the title within sight.  Anyone else see the tell tale signs I'm seeing?  So as not to tip off the fraudsters learning from us, I'll keep my mouth shut. 

But...I could be just paranoid?

Darren

I say SCAM! You know how I know? Steve Gaines is dead. He died in a plane crash in Arkansas and is buried in Jacksonville, FLA. Look it up!

[DmanSRT69]

lol

You're right.  He was the last Steve Gaines on Earth.   

I say SCAM! You know how I know? Steve Gaines is dead. He died in a plane crash in Arkansas and is buried in Jacksonville, FLA. Look it up!

[Bullitt-]

Phone # checks as Steve Gains...a car salesman.

http://www.pgasales.com/references.asp

[DocMel]

Not sure why all the assumptions  (Scam or real, etc)   

Firts, if someone wants the car, they would go and see in person.   The price is worth it just based on the write up, but no one in his right mind would buy it sight unseen.   If one is is interested,  get the money ready and go see it.  Then make the purchase desicon then and there

When you get there, and if the car is ok, and the paperwork is straight, then you you know its for real

I would assume anything, good or bad until I saw it myself

[acudanut]

 It's already been deleted by Craigslist. SCAM

[DmanSRT69]

I think it was deleted by author? 

It's already been deleted by Craigslist. SCAM

[jslionheart1]

My father and I bought this vehicle almost three months ago.  We haven't made much progress and are still brainstorming on how to tackle this project. 

We hope to use this forum as a source for completing this 1970 Barracuda.  Through time, maybe we can give back as much as we hope to receive through this forum.

Admittedly, my father and I were both had concerns about this car.  The seller, Steve, represented the car honestly (see earlier posts in this thread).  The body work looks great and the exterior paint is in good condition.  The paint does need touched up in a few places.  The 426 Hemi looks great and sounds better.  Steve and his wife were personable and professional and as far as I could tell - both were alive and well.

Two big issues that we face with this vehicle are: (1) finding a suitable shaker hood (as someone mentioned earlier - this car needs a SHAKER); and (2) finding a restored dash (as the original dash is cracked) instead of using a dash cover. 

Regarding the shaker hood, it seems that www.shakerhood.com has reproduction shaker hoods (http://shakerhood.com/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=113) and kits (http://shakerhood.com/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=110) available.  Is this the best source for a shaker hood and kit?

Regarding the restored dash, we are at a loss.  Neither my father nor I know the first place to look for a restored dash.  We have a plastic dash cover, but were hoping for an original or restored dash.  Are there shops that restore original dashes?         

Please feel free to ask questions about this vehicle, if anyone is still interested, and I will do my best to answer them. 

- I know, it was not the greatest first post, but we all have to start somewhere...

[422STROKER]

Welcome to the site, go on over to the Newbie intro section and tell us a little more.  The folks here will be more than happy to help.

Tom

Some pics to go along with your posts would be great.
Use a photo hosting site since the sites uploader is constantly full.

[Bullitt-]

Great Score js,   
     Recovering service for dash pad is avail. from Ultimate Rides...
  Member aznick can co-ordinate for you, he has a group buy every now & then http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=54753.0

 Welcome to E-body Therapy   
 

[jslionheart1]

Thank you for your help Bullitt. 

I've seen that post (I actually have been lurking here awhile) and other from Nick.  I've also visited his website.  I think my confusion comes from the fact that I thought the Dash Pad was only a "cover" for the dash and not the dash itself. 

I will upload some pictures when I get my photo bucket account working.

Pictures can be seen here (http://s745.photobucket.com/albums/xx99/jslionheart1/1970%20Barracuda/)

[JS27N0B]

Cooling fan is on backwards.

[jslionheart1]

Thank you JS, I will make note of it.  I always appreciate good help!

[acudanut]

Cooling fan is on backwards.

[Ray461]

My father and I bought this vehicle almost three months ago.  We haven't made much progress and are still brainstorming on how to tackle this project. 

We hope to use this forum as a source for completing this 1970 Barracuda.  Through time, maybe we can give back as much as we hope to receive through this forum.

Admittedly, my father and I were both had concerns about this car.  The seller, Steve, represented the car honestly (see earlier posts in this thread).  The body work looks great and the exterior paint is in good condition.  The paint does need touched up in a few places.  The 426 Hemi looks great and sounds better.  Steve and his wife were personable and professional and as far as I could tell - both were alive and well.

Two big issues that we face with this vehicle are: (1) finding a suitable shaker hood (as someone mentioned earlier - this car needs a SHAKER); and (2) finding a restored dash (as the original dash is cracked) instead of using a dash cover. 

Regarding the shaker hood, it seems that www.shakerhood.com has reproduction shaker hoods (http://shakerhood.com/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=113) and kits (http://shakerhood.com/product_info.php?cPath=25&products_id=110) available.  Is this the best source for a shaker hood and kit?

Regarding the restored dash, we are at a loss.  Neither my father nor I know the first place to look for a restored dash.  We have a plastic dash cover, but were hoping for an original or restored dash.  Are there shops that restore original dashes?         

Please feel free to ask questions about this vehicle, if anyone is still interested, and I will do my best to answer them. 

- I know, it was not the greatest first post, but we all have to start somewhere...

TY Js for proving not EVERYONE that posts on craigslist is a scammer. I hope you have fun with that car!! Keep us posted on the restore!

go-fish...not trying to get in a pissing contest here, but had you just called the phone number and talked to the dude, u'd prolly realized he was infact alive and living in AZ not AR. Ya know the old saying about assuming... u silly!