My 1969 Slant Six Barracuda

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Willievanwyk
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My 1969 Slant Six Barracuda

Post by Willievanwyk » Fri 13 Feb 2015, 15:07

I bought a body and a heap of parts from a friend.The car was his brothers ,who died in a motorcycle accident.This is the first time ivetried to restore a car to its former glory....This was the condition I got it in.....
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Willievanwyk
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Re: My 1969 Slant Six Barracuda

Post by Willievanwyk » Fri 13 Feb 2015, 15:15

First step was too see whats beneath all the cracks....Surprise Surprise...Body Putty and holes of Rust!!The Further I went the more trouble I saw....
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Re: My 1969 Slant Six Barracuda

Post by Willievanwyk » Fri 13 Feb 2015, 15:25

After seeing all the Rubbish that was on the car ,I started cutting out old repairs and bad welding jobs....im not the best welder,but I think I can do better.....must try!!
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Willievanwyk
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Re: My 1969 Slant Six Barracuda

Post by Willievanwyk » Fri 13 Feb 2015, 15:46

Here's the parts ,don't know if everthings there,but will have to make do!! What have I gotten myself into!!LOL
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Re: My 1969 Slant Six Barracuda

Post by johan wepener » Fri 13 Feb 2015, 15:57

Willie

That is a massive job !

Good luck and keep us posted.

Johan
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Re: My 1969 Slant Six Barracuda

Post by Scar » Fri 13 Feb 2015, 16:01

Good luck!! I want to start up with my Cuda again this year, but have not got the courage to do it myself! Please keep us posted
Scar

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Re: My 1969 Slant Six Barracuda

Post by kavesh » Fri 13 Feb 2015, 16:32

Good luck with the build. Take your time making sure you do things correctly the first time.

I look forward to following this build.
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Re: My 1969 Slant Six Barracuda

Post by Johann65 » Fri 13 Feb 2015, 16:40

Eish!! 8O Sterkte Broer!!
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Bearhawke
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Re: My 1969 Slant Six Barracuda

Post by Bearhawke » Sat 14 Feb 2015, 02:52

That Barracuda would def a builder here in the USA because the basic body looks to be pretty damn clean.

All I ask is to honor your brother if at all possible. :)
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Re: My 1969 Slant Six Barracuda

Post by Burnthosetyres » Sat 14 Feb 2015, 08:00

Yes it's a big project but those Baracudas are becoming more and more popular as Mopar is getting more scarce and costly. Have Fun!
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