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My '70 Barracuda #1187233
02/27/12 06:40 PM
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I'm gonna sell ALL my big block Mopar stuff. I am going to use a 5.9l engine set up in the new 'Cuda. Soo, I guess when the Scout is done, I'll be on the hunt for a '94-'01 Ram or Ram van with a 5.9l auto set up. That way I'll have all the wiring and parts needed..Its my FINAL decision..lol.. I have changed color plans too. Instead of dark dark purple, I am now leaning towards Ashen Grey metallic from a 2012 Crapmaro along with flat black hockey stick stripes..Maybe {as big as} a 325/50/15 rear tire..sub frame connectors, no interior cage {that can be seen anyways}, dual bulge hood, front and rear disc brakes, etc etc etc.. I'm getting more and more ideas to come up with a completed project. I'll soon be making out a list and keeping to it {I usually do}.. If ya start straying from a build mid project, it's gonna get waaaay more costly.. I'm narrowing down my plans.. I CAN'T WAIT to get to work on this thing. I'll be ordering floor pans, trunk floor and possibly the sub frame connectors next month...I have the B-body rear with 4.10's right now. I may change those out for a set of 3.23's.. not sure. I have a person interested in my sb Ford engine parts pile, so that'll be a good start on cashflow. Sell parts to get parts.

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Re: My '70 Barracuda [Re: KatFysh] #1187234
02/27/12 10:40 PM
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56 Plaza 63 D100 step side 67 Coronet, 68 Roadrunner, 69 Super Bees, 69 Coronet 500 convertible, 70 Roadrunner Post, 79 D150 360, and a severe case of Mopar a,d,d
Re: My '70 Barracuda [Re: moparpollack] #1187235
02/27/12 10:58 PM
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I really like the Corvette Cyber Grey....


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Re: My '70 Barracuda [Re: Rhinodart] #1187236
02/27/12 10:59 PM
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Sure you don't want a 6.1 Hemi?


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Re: My '70 Barracuda [Re: Rhinodart] #1187237
02/28/12 09:00 AM
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Sounds like a great project!!!

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Re: My '70 Barracuda [Re: moparpollack] #1187238
02/28/12 04:52 PM
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They worked when I posted .. Oh well. They were pics of the hood, a pic of the 2012 Crapmero and a pic of a board members {jbc426} rear tire on his Cuda..Not sure why they aren't working now..

I "researched" doing a 5.7 or 6.1 install. For the extra money I'd need, all the other time and possible headaches and additional fab work, I figured I could get the 5.9 installed quicker, cheaper and easier.. And it'll still perform they way I hope it too.

I learned ALOT when I "built" my other '70 12-14 years ago. It was '98 when I bought that one. The basic work hasn't changed any, but the ideas and parts availability are near endless. Which is why I say I can't wait to get to work on it..

The Cyber grey came out 1st.. The new Ashen grey is a little darker.. I like that MUCH more.



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Re: My '70 Barracuda [Re: KatFysh] #1187239
03/01/12 10:53 PM
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Wheres the beef ?

Re: My '70 Barracuda [Re: Rhinodart] #1187240
03/03/12 05:14 PM
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Quote:

Sure you don't want a 6.1 Hemi?




YEAH what he said..

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Re: My '70 Barracuda [Re: sogtx] #1187241
03/03/12 06:47 PM
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Quote:

Wheres the beef ?




in the sense of???

this?



or this ??


http://s242.photobucket.com/albums/ff249/KatFysh-4/2nd%20chance%20Barracuda/



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Re: My '70 Barracuda [Re: KatFysh] #1187242
03/03/12 06:57 PM
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I talked myself out of the 5.7/6.1 swap pretty easily.. If you guys can convince me that the cost and labor would be the same as a 5.9 swap, then I'd be more willing to look into it a little more.. But the additional fab work with the mounts and clearances, etc, it seemed like more than I want to deal with this time around. Plus the cost and having the wiring to make work, I think I'd rather pass..I'm okay with saying "No, it's NOT a HEMI"..



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Re: My '70 Barracuda [Re: KatFysh] #1187243
03/03/12 08:29 PM
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You made a wise decision. I'm putting a 5.7 Hemi in a 70 Duster. Bought a 6K mile Hemi for about nothing....and got sucked right in,lol. I got the oil pan,mounts and headers. Also have a low mile 5 spd OD automatic from a Hemi Durango. The farther I get into it the more I learn....and I'm at the point of hearing a voice in my head going "WTH were you thinking?!?!"

Re: My '70 Barracuda [Re: JDMopar] #1187244
03/03/12 08:39 PM
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Sorry to hear you got "sucked in".. Alot of people here on the boards say "oh sure, go ahead and swap one in, noo problem".. Then, you go and look at the posts about people that have and see the situations they've run into with parts not fitting and having to cut and weld this and that and finding it needs to be a cut a little more and rewelded.. I'm done doing all that. Been there a few times and don't want to do it anymore.. I'll keep the 5.9 idea..



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Re: My '70 Barracuda [Re: KatFysh] #1187245
03/10/12 08:31 AM
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Quote:

Quote:

Wheres the beef ?




in the sense of???

this?



or this ??


Ok now i see what youre up to


http://s242.photobucket.com/albums/ff249/KatFysh-4/2nd%20chance%20Barracuda/



Re: My '70 Barracuda [Re: sogtx] #1187246
03/10/12 06:42 PM
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You meant to say, up against..



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Re: My '70 Barracuda [Re: KatFysh] #1187247
04/29/12 08:09 PM
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Found a '98 4wd Ram that was in an accident.. 160,xxx miles on it,stick trans, no a/c and has good parts. $400.. Probably pick it up next weekend.

The guy was t-boned on the driver side and was pushed {as he was turning}into a fire hydrant.. Not much damage. Its all sheet metal but the body has the typical NY cancer. I'm gonna strip it all down and probably part out what I can from it.

Its a 5.2l. The guy just did a tune up on it with new valve cover gaskets.. This was about 8-9 months ago.I'm planning on pulling the motor, ALL the wiring, possibly the instrument cluster and whatever else I think I can use. Don't really want the trans.

Is the rear end too wide for an Ebody?



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