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Re: 70 Barracuda Gran Coupe Refresh
« Reply #225 on: January 24, 2015 - 09:37:29 PM »
15" ralley wheels finally mounted up. They look much better than the 80's era Cragers and JC Penny tires that were on it. 😃 I spent a little time working on getting the grill installed today as well. Getting the 71 front end to work with my 70 fenders and 72 header panel will definitely take a little work, but I think I've got it figured out so far.






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Re: 70 Barracuda Gran Coupe Refresh
« Reply #226 on: January 25, 2015 - 12:37:44 PM »
Nice work, that's a good looking car.  I have always liked orange cars with white interiors.
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Re: 70 Barracuda Gran Coupe Refresh
« Reply #227 on: January 26, 2015 - 06:59:22 AM »
Hey Tyler, it is looking really sweet mate. Just a word of advice my friend,paint the rear side markers the same colour black as what the billboards are to look more correct like an original billboard car would have. :2thumbs:
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Re: 70 Barracuda Gran Coupe Refresh
« Reply #228 on: March 03, 2015 - 02:24:45 AM »
It's taken way too long, but I've finally got the front end figured out. It seems the last 10% of a restoration is always the most time consuming.

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Re: 70 Barracuda Gran Coupe Refresh
« Reply #229 on: March 03, 2015 - 02:51:53 PM »
Car porn at it's finest! Good job!
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Re: 70 Barracuda Gran Coupe Refresh
« Reply #230 on: March 26, 2015 - 12:15:50 AM »
My Viper seats may have found a new home. :)



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Re: 70 Barracuda Gran Coupe Refresh
« Reply #231 on: March 26, 2015 - 10:10:49 AM »
You mean SRT-4 seats? I have the same ones in my Neon. Great seats!

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Re: 70 Barracuda Gran Coupe Refresh
« Reply #232 on: March 26, 2015 - 01:28:15 PM »
I thought billboard cars had the rear marker lights painted body color.  His are correct factory appearing.  I have billboards on my car, and I painted them black anyway because I think it looks better.  Just depends on what he is going for.  Factory correct or personalized. 
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Re: 70 Barracuda Gran Coupe Refresh
« Reply #233 on: March 26, 2015 - 01:32:27 PM »
I thought billboard cars had the rear marker lights painted body color.  His are correct factory appearing.  I have billboards on my car, and I painted them black anyway because I think it looks better.  Just depends on what he is going for.  Factory correct or personalized.

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Re: 70 Barracuda Gran Coupe Refresh
« Reply #234 on: March 26, 2015 - 02:54:59 PM »
Yes, they should be black. I kind of like the color contrast though, so I'll probably leave it alone for a while.
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Re: 70 Barracuda Gran Coupe Refresh
« Reply #235 on: March 26, 2015 - 03:52:52 PM »
You mean SRT-4 seats? I have the same ones in my Neon. Great seats!


Close enough. :)

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Re: 70 Barracuda Gran Coupe Refresh
« Reply #236 on: April 16, 2015 - 03:45:12 PM »
Found the passenger taillight I needed at MATS last month, so the tail panel finally matches the rest of the car. The weather has been pretty bad here this week, but I cant wait for it to clear up so I can finally get this thing out of the shop and get some decent pictures.



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Re: 70 Barracuda Gran Coupe Refresh
« Reply #237 on: April 16, 2015 - 04:31:19 PM »
looks great !  Body color grill Always does it for me on the 71`s.   :2thumbs:
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Re: 70 Barracuda Gran Coupe Refresh
« Reply #238 on: April 21, 2015 - 10:43:38 PM »
Finally got her out of the shop and into some sunshine! Still a few things to finish up, namely the windsheild, park lights, and significantly lowering the ride height all around.





















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Re: 70 Barracuda Gran Coupe Refresh
« Reply #239 on: April 22, 2015 - 12:41:03 AM »
Looking good!