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Offline 70B5Cuda

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Re: 1970 383/4bbl Barracuda Gran Coupe
« Reply #30 on: January 20, 2016 - 02:36:27 PM »
Next up was the front suspension. The frame rails will go from bumper to bumper as one continuous pair of rails. The front frame rails will rise over the k frame so the front suspension can be sucked up into the car. Matt came up with the design and I love it. The front rails looked good from the outside after blasting them but once a window was cut, they were disgusting on the inside with 45 years worth of dirt, rust, and mouse poop.







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Re: 1970 383/4bbl Barracuda Gran Coupe
« Reply #31 on: January 20, 2016 - 02:40:29 PM »


It's not fully boxed yet but this picture does a good job of showing material thickness, the welded nut plate, and the reinforcing tubes.








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Re: 1970 383/4bbl Barracuda Gran Coupe
« Reply #32 on: January 20, 2016 - 02:43:29 PM »
This job does an excellent job of showing you how the frame rail profile will change. Matt is holding the template against the old rail.



And this is the gain-about 2.75"




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Re: 1970 383/4bbl Barracuda Gran Coupe
« Reply #33 on: January 20, 2016 - 02:53:25 PM »
This showed up at UPS yesterday so i picked it up and drove straight to Matt's. I put money down on this thing back in February. My wheels took forever to get finished, and 345 size tire shortage wasted another 4 months. I made upgrade changes to my order and ended up with a powder coated Strange 60 with 4.10 S trak sure grip, upgraded axles, and forged yoke. I also ordered a housing that supported a torque arm. I was excited to open the box...











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Re: 1970 383/4bbl Barracuda Gran Coupe
« Reply #34 on: January 20, 2016 - 07:05:27 PM »
It's good to know a welder!  That's some serious mojo!   :cheers:

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Re: 1970 383/4bbl Barracuda Gran Coupe
« Reply #35 on: January 20, 2016 - 07:07:32 PM »
👍....amazing build!!!


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Re: Heavily modified 70 Barracuda-6speed/Gen 3 Hemi
« Reply #36 on: January 21, 2016 - 09:23:36 AM »
That's one purdy rear end!  :lol:
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Re: Heavily modified 70 Barracuda-6speed/Gen 3 Hemi
« Reply #37 on: January 21, 2016 - 09:40:50 AM »
Awesome build. Amazing work. Can't wait to see it finished!

... and just my :2cents:, but you might want to consider white stripes on that B5/B5 combo. They really pop. :-)

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Re: Heavily modified 70 Barracuda-6speed/Gen 3 Hemi
« Reply #38 on: January 22, 2016 - 06:48:48 AM »
Awesome Build.  :2thumbs: ... Love those wheels   :woo:
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Re: Heavily modified 70 Barracuda-6speed/Gen 3 Hemi
« Reply #39 on: January 22, 2016 - 03:10:02 PM »
Here is the frame rail after it's been boxed.

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Re: Heavily modified 70 Barracuda-6speed/Gen 3 Hemi
« Reply #40 on: January 22, 2016 - 03:19:05 PM »
It gets scary again....front frame rails have been cut out.






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Re: Heavily modified 70 Barracuda-6speed/Gen 3 Hemi
« Reply #41 on: January 24, 2016 - 03:52:38 PM »
Very nice work !  :thumbsup:   :working:

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Re: Heavily modified 70 Barracuda-6speed/Gen 3 Hemi
« Reply #42 on: February 03, 2016 - 01:07:34 PM »
Strong work. Well thought out and executed.
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Re: Heavily modified 70 Barracuda-6speed/Gen 3 Hemi
« Reply #43 on: February 03, 2016 - 05:00:38 PM »
Nice workmanship!  :2thumbs:  Curious as to what your doing for UCA's and mounts...
Brad
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Re: Heavily modified 70 Barracuda-6speed/Gen 3 Hemi
« Reply #44 on: February 04, 2016 - 06:43:06 PM »
Nice deal. Pretty much the same build as mine. Mines pretty much finished though minus a few wires and fuel system to be plugged in, but you will be there before you know it. And I recommend going with air ride like mine if you plan on going that low. It will help out a lot.