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Re: Sneak Peak 70 Barracuda
« Reply #75 on: January 07, 2014 - 07:59:24 PM »
Wow, what a clean car...I am jealous!     :2thumbs:




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Re: Sneak Peak 70 Barracuda
« Reply #76 on: January 07, 2014 - 08:32:16 PM »
Here's a pic of the back side
Thanks for that, they look like they have been their for a long time, they must be original. Different 383's got different emblems by the looks. :2thumbs: Thank you.
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Re: Sneak Peak 70 Barracuda
« Reply #77 on: January 07, 2014 - 11:48:01 PM »
Cars coming along great - you are really starting with an excellent car.

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Re: Sneak Peak 70 Barracuda
« Reply #78 on: January 08, 2014 - 07:04:46 PM »
I got the call today that tomorrow is Dyno day for my 432 stroker :cooldancing:
Any Dyno results for us?
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Re: Sneak Peak 70 Barracuda
« Reply #79 on: January 08, 2014 - 09:23:17 PM »
Any Dyno results for us?

Well, I tried to attach the PDF printouts but it didn't work. Basically the peak HP was 401 at 5400 RPM and peak Torque was 496 at 3600 RPM. That is dyno adjusted for sea level since we're a mile high.
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Re: Sneak Peak 70 Barracuda
« Reply #80 on: January 09, 2014 - 01:25:03 PM »

If you email it to me I'll post it up for ya.

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Re: Sneak Peak 70 Barracuda
« Reply #81 on: January 24, 2014 - 08:03:26 PM »
Finally, the car is back from media blast and ready to get back to work on. All in all I'm very pleased with the condition, the is a small amount of rust behind the passenger rear wheel and some old body work near the driver's tail light and also on the driver's door. Here's an interesting thing, it looks like the welder at the factory on the driver's side had a bad day or didn't finish on a Friday or something. We found several area on that side that were never welded from the factory. The most significant is the shock tower. No worries though, nothing major and all easy to fix, I've attached a few pics.
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Re: Sneak Peak 70 Barracuda
« Reply #82 on: January 24, 2014 - 08:05:45 PM »
Sorry for all of the sideways and upside down pics! I guess I wasn't paying very close attention  :sleeping:
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Re: Sneak Peak 70 Barracuda
« Reply #83 on: January 24, 2014 - 10:27:45 PM »
Looking good!  :2thumbs:  Now the fun starts.   :ylsuper:
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Re: Sneak Peak 70 Barracuda
« Reply #84 on: January 24, 2014 - 10:46:27 PM »
Shock tower is a common issue :2cents:
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Re: Sneak Peak 70 Barracuda
« Reply #85 on: January 25, 2014 - 09:16:49 AM »
 :feedback: I went back to fix my pictures but they are already all right side up on my computer. Does anyone know why they would be turned all around in the post?  :clueless:
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Re: Sneak Peak 70 Barracuda
« Reply #86 on: January 25, 2014 - 12:26:24 PM »

I usually have to orient my pictures via paint or photoshop to get the right angle. As to why it changes when you post -  :clueless: thats a good one.

What I will say is even with the issues you have you have found an excellent body to begin with. I wish I was that lucky.

Keep up the good work Jim!

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Re: Sneak Peak 70 Barracuda
« Reply #87 on: January 25, 2014 - 12:49:54 PM »
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Re: Sneak Peak 70 Barracuda
« Reply #88 on: February 16, 2014 - 09:18:30 AM »
It has been a little while since I've posted an update but work has progressed. After fixing the missing welds and making a few other repairs the bottom and engine compartment were sealed up with epoxy primer and color was added. Very exciting to see, here are a few pics.
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Re: Sneak Peak 70 Barracuda
« Reply #89 on: February 16, 2014 - 09:33:16 AM »
Great progress in such a short time....Looks Awesome :2thumbs:
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