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    Offline GrimmyDog

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    The bottomless money pit (mike's '72 barracuda)
    « on: May 18, 2013 - 10:44:22 PM »
    Well on the 11th of May I bought a '72 barracuda it's rough with a fiberglass front end, doors forward.....

    It currently has a 2 barrel 383/727 combo.

    Just noticed the fiberglass hood is separating a bit on the driver side hinge mount area...... Yay.

    The oil change was the normal fun. Don't get me started on the lighting.  But I told myself I will get it back in one piece in ten years or less.  (a coworker said 3).



    Current victory of the day:
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    It might be ugly but its a '72 barracuda with a 383/727/8.75 combination and that makes it fun.


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    Re: The bottomless money pit (mike's '72 barracuda)
    « Reply #1 on: May 20, 2013 - 02:26:59 PM »
    Just dropped the car off at the body shop for some fiberglass and electrical work.
    Finally put a few miles on it.  All 16 miles.

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    It might be ugly but its a '72 barracuda with a 383/727/8.75 combination and that makes it fun.

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    Re: The bottomless money pit (mike's '72 barracuda)
    « Reply #2 on: May 23, 2013 - 01:39:59 AM »
    Had a massive lucky score.  A local mopar guy who loves e bodies hooked me up with awesome prices on some great goodies.

    Interior screw/fastener set
    Door sills,
    A used standard driver side mirror,
    Grille trim
    And a set of NOS tail lights (all 4)

    I can't wait to put the goodies on.
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    Offline AARuFAST

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    Re: The bottomless money pit (mike's '72 barracuda)
    « Reply #3 on: May 23, 2013 - 07:13:49 PM »
    I've seen other cc members do miracles with there rides.  GOOD LUCK!

    When you get a chance remove the stainless and give it a buffin.
    You will be amazed what it does to the cars look.........
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    Re: The bottomless money pit (mike's '72 barracuda)
    « Reply #4 on: May 23, 2013 - 08:16:15 PM »
    Jushas the dash cap ship in.  It's used but will have to work until I can validate $500 for a new dash pad.
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    Re: The bottomless money pit (mike's '72 barracuda)
    « Reply #5 on: May 30, 2013 - 08:14:41 PM »
    Just had front and rear lamp harnesses ship in.  That ought to make for a fun weekend.
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    Offline dusty

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    Re: The bottomless money pit (mike's '72 barracuda)
    « Reply #6 on: May 30, 2013 - 08:25:33 PM »
    Quote from: GrimmyDog on May 30, 2013 - 08:14:41 PM
    Just had front and rear lamp harnesses ship in.  That ought to make for a fun weekend.


    Sounds good. At least you are getting your orders in. Good luck with the wiring man. It'll be fun!
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    Offline moparmaniac59

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    Re: The bottomless money pit (mike's '72 barracuda)
    « Reply #7 on: May 30, 2013 - 10:01:02 PM »
    Just remember this....They're NEVER done.  :roflsmiley: It's about enjoying the journey. It's a labor of love & you'll probably never get all the money back that you put into it. But who cares, you have a Mopar (the baddest American made muscle)!! Hopefully you'll be able to drive it as your project moves forward. I've done engine swaps, tranny swaps, had fires, wrecks, and still been able to drive it at various stages. My next project is suspension mods, but that's when money is more abundant!! Enjoy your ride & keep us posted on the project. I like the color!!  :2thumbs:

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    Re: The bottomless money pit (mike's '72 barracuda)
    « Reply #8 on: May 30, 2013 - 10:58:10 PM »
    Matt, I'm a massive Pontiac guy actually.  But I was in between pontiacs at the time and barracudas don't pop up every day.  So I jumped camps until the wide let's me buy another Pontiac.
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    Re: The bottomless money pit (mike's '72 barracuda)
    « Reply #9 on: May 30, 2013 - 11:01:01 PM »
    Wife* not wide.

    Lol.  And yea the experience of seeing it take form is totally worth it.
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    Re: The bottomless money pit (mike's '72 barracuda)
    « Reply #10 on: June 02, 2013 - 10:31:20 PM »
    Well I finally got to work on the car.  I went for the easy victory and installed new sill plates.

    Out with the old.


    And in with the new.
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    Re: The bottomless money pit (mike's '72 barracuda)
    « Reply #11 on: June 02, 2013 - 10:34:46 PM »
    Quote from: GrimmyDog on May 30, 2013 - 10:58:10 PM
    Matt, I'm a massive Pontiac guy actually.  But I was in between pontiacs at the time and barracudas don't pop up every day.  So I jumped camps until the wide let's me buy another Pontiac.

    Pontiac's the other horse in the barn over here...  :thumbsup:
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    Re: The bottomless money pit (mike's '72 barracuda)
    « Reply #12 on: June 02, 2013 - 10:35:38 PM »
    Me like shiny.
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    Offline GrimmyDog

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    Re: The bottomless money pit (mike's '72 barracuda)
    « Reply #13 on: June 08, 2013 - 11:14:44 PM »
    Big update:

    Today the father in law and I rewired the front and rear tail lamps and put new rear lenses in.  The back up lights still don't work so we will need to figure out why they are not working.  Also tinkered with the fuel sending unit a bit.  No luck their either.  Bit by bit I am eating the elephant.

    Does anyone know what these are called.  My front passenger running lamp doesn't work but the blinker does.  The wiring was scary at best so I taped it up hoping itll lady a few more months.


    On the plus side the car is getting there and I am refining my list of parts that need to be replaced... (it's quite long).
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    Re: The bottomless money pit (mike's '72 barracuda)
    « Reply #14 on: June 08, 2013 - 11:17:39 PM »
    On the plus side I now have two working head lights.
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