Wrecked 67 Barracuda
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09/03/13 03:03 PM
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I'm looking at a 67 Barracuda fastback at a local salvage yard. I'm interested in it as a side project I can slowly work on over time. The whole body is in great shape except the front has been smashed in slightly. The grille is pretty messed up and I took a look to see if the frame rails got messed up too and sure enough they are slightly bent at the very front in front of the k frame. It doesn't look major at all. I understand that a wreck can effect the whole structure of the car but the doors still open and close good and none of the glass is cracked or broken. The rails look straight all the way back behind the bend. Wondering if anyone has had experience with this. Wondering if this would be worth a try. Haven't gotten a price yet and I don't even know if it's got a title. Thanks
-ERIC
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Re: Wrecked 67 Barracuda
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The rails are still straight at the front but sort of crushed in slightly. But then again I have little experience with frame rail work. If I can get it cheap enough I may give it a shot. I know a guy with a wrack that charges $40/hour so maybe he can help me out. I hate to see a beauty like that sit there to rust.
-ERIC
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Re: Wrecked 67 Barracuda
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the rest of the car is pretty solid
-ERIC
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Re: Wrecked 67 Barracuda
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09/03/13 08:21 PM
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I'd have no trepidation getting it on a frame machine. I've had good luck with frame shops and a few hundred dollars gets a lot done on them by somebody that knows what they're doing. Yes the grilles will cost you much more than fixing that frame will.
Sheldon
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Re: Wrecked 67 Barracuda
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09/03/13 11:57 PM
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I have a friend who restores 67 Barracuda grilles, PM me if you need his info.
I might want that when I get around to mine...they aren't really bad, but could use some attention...
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Re: Wrecked 67 Barracuda
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09/04/13 01:55 AM
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I've looked the car over real good. The only rust I found was on the bottom of the quarters. The fenders have some bondo and are banged up at the front so I'll want to replace those eventually. The floors look good and the rails are solid. No rust on the roof or around the windows either. There are actually some grille pieces inside the car on the floor that are in great shape. That front clip is trashed but I found one on craigslist for $150 that I might scoop up fast if I decide to get the car. Thank you all for your advice. I'm still learning and growing in the hobby and it gets more fun every day.
-ERIC
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