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Offline mxgraphics

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My 73 barracuda project and first time restoration
« on: March 14, 2012 - 09:55:11 PM »
73 Barracuda
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Offline Matt70

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Re: just joined the site and this is my project
« Reply #1 on: March 14, 2012 - 10:03:41 PM »
Welcome! Looks like a great project. Keep us posted.    :cheers:
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Re: just joined the site and this is my project
« Reply #2 on: March 14, 2012 - 10:10:35 PM »
 :wave: Welcome!  Looks pretty solid! Is it?  Like the colour too!  :2thumbs:
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Re: just joined the site and this is my project
« Reply #3 on: March 14, 2012 - 10:19:53 PM »
Thanks, this car is very solid just needs some patching in the rear quarters and maybe a door skin from an accident and thats about it theres no holes anywhere else....so far!!

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Re: just joined the site and this is my project
« Reply #4 on: March 14, 2012 - 10:54:01 PM »
 :working: :ylsuper: :2thumbs:  Welcome to C-C.com

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Re: just joined the site and this is my project
« Reply #5 on: March 14, 2012 - 10:59:57 PM »
Nice find...Like the Color also. Nice options, P/S, P/disc brakes, AC
What engine size, is it Automatic or Manual?
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Re: just joined the site and this is my project
« Reply #6 on: March 14, 2012 - 11:00:43 PM »
Its going to be beautiful when you're done! Post lots of pics!

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Re: just joined the site and this is my project
« Reply #7 on: March 14, 2012 - 11:10:39 PM »
Nice find...Like the Color also. Nice options, P/S, P/disc brakes, AC
What engine size, is it Automatic or Manual?
it had a 318 auto on the column but motor was shot and i have a 360 all done probably be putting that in

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Re: just joined the site and this is my project
« Reply #8 on: March 14, 2012 - 11:59:21 PM »
Welcome to the site. Nice project! What were you asking for the R/T? Is the Falcon for sale? I have a friend looking for one. Ian  :wave:

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Re: just joined the site and this is my project
« Reply #9 on: March 15, 2012 - 02:19:37 AM »
 :wow: :droolingbounce: :droolingbounce: :wow: :picture:

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Re: just joined the site and this is my project
« Reply #10 on: March 15, 2012 - 06:19:28 PM »
asking $18k for the RT and the mercury comet (not falcon) $12k

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« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2012 - 09:10:01 PM »
I should have caught on by the 1/4 panel chrome trim. A Caliente? V8? stick? 64-65? Thx for the reply, I'll tell him about it.  :thumbsup:

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Re: just joined the site and this is my project
« Reply #12 on: March 15, 2012 - 09:58:30 PM »
its a 64 with a 289 HP 4spd runs great, its actually my dads car he drives it all summer long. its a pretty clean car originally from virginia i believe.
thanks again Hiram

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« Reply #13 on: March 16, 2012 - 07:05:05 PM »
more pics

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Re: just joined the site and this is my project
« Reply #14 on: March 16, 2012 - 11:02:33 PM »
My younger Brother is doing a 63 1/2 Comet.