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The Red Brick's new home
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11/07/14 04:04 AM
11/07/14 04:04 AM
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Northern California
lilcuda
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Northern California
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The Red Brick has new home in my garage. It arrived last week and I'm getting to know my new toy. Had to sell my 66 Barracuda that I owned since 1987, but I felt I had to give this car a try when the opportunity came up.
It's a little bizarre seeing a car that you've read about online for years sitting in your garage. Not sure why, it's just weird to me.
I'm going to play with on the street as much as I can get away with and maybe do some track days. My only problem with track days is that I have no way to tow it to the track. Didn't think that part through very well.
'67 is an abbreviation of 1967
67' is an abbreviation of 67 feet
They are not interchangeable.
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Re: The Red Brick's new home
[Re: Kern Dog]
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11/07/14 10:19 AM
11/07/14 10:19 AM
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NY NY
340duster340
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Sweet ride. I would have been all over your cuda if you were closer but I am sure it went to a good home.
1966 Dart GT
...down to only 1 mopar for the first time in 15 years!
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Re: The Red Brick's new home
[Re: lilcuda]
#1695536
11/07/14 11:23 AM
11/07/14 11:23 AM
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NorCal
RylisPro
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My only problem with track days is that I have no way to tow it to the track. Didn't think that part through very well.
Just drive the car to the track!
That's how it usually goes. What part of NorCal are you in? Thunderhill and Infineon should be only a few hours drive. Laguna Seca has 90db limits though. I'm going to Buttonwillow late Dec. if you're interested to see what that car was built for!
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Re: The Red Brick's new home
[Re: Uhcoog1]
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11/07/14 07:12 PM
11/07/14 07:12 PM
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On The Boat, On The Lake, Wa. ...
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Congrats on the purchase! Hope you can find a way to get her to the track on a regular basis.
Will you run it in the pending mopar shootout? It needs to be there IMHO.
Thanks! I hope so, too. My brother has got the track day bug real bad and has a truck and trailer, so I might be able to convince him to haul it to the track in exchange for letting him drive it.
Dunno about the shootout. When & where is it?
Unsure when and where it may be. The idea was to get all the track mopars to the same track. Possibly a west coast event and an east coast event. I think the group was collectively waiting for the green brick and Kevin's dart sport builds to wrap up (spring of 2015) before making official plans.
Ya, and y'all will get you butts handed to you by a RAMBLER . 
Oh hold it, I can't afford to go.
 
Tom
"Everyone should believe in something; I believe I'll go fishing."
-Henry David Thoreau
Men and fish are alike. They both get into trouble when they open their mouths
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Re: The Red Brick's new home
[Re: lilcuda]
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11/07/14 07:19 PM
11/07/14 07:19 PM
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Oregon
AndyF
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It is a semi-custom kit using Baer componenents. 6P calipers on custom brackets, custom built Mopar/Mustang aluminum hubs and a Viper/Mustang combo rotor.
Andy, I may need to pick your brain about some things about the car.
At my advanced age your best bet is to read the magazine articles! I usually have to look at the articles myself before I remember what all we did to the car. I think all of the articles are in the tech archives on here. Some in the SB section, some in the Chassis area.
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Re: The Red Brick's new home
[Re: AndyF]
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11/07/14 07:42 PM
11/07/14 07:42 PM
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Oregon
AndyF
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I will say that if you're planning on driving it on the street then you should change the rear gears. Something like 3.23 or 3.54 would turn that car into a monster on the street.
That car when it left my shop was designed to beat the Vettes and the Vipers at Portland International. The 2.94 rear gear is in there so the car will pull 160 mph at the end of the front straight at PIR. If you aren't planning on going 160 mph in the car then no reason killing the clutch at every stop light.
You don't need to put a lot of rear gear into the car since the engine has a ton of torque, but something like a 3.23 or 3.54 will help the clutch live and yet won't force you to shift before you get across the intersection.
Last edited by AndyF; 11/07/14 07:45 PM.
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Re: The Red Brick's new home
[Re: AndyF]
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11/07/14 08:06 PM
11/07/14 08:06 PM
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Spokane Washington
ScottSmith_Harms
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The 2.94 rear gear is in there so the car will pull 160 mph at the end of the front straight at PIR
I did this at Spokane Raceway, it delivered! 160 plus was not difficult and it handled great at speed, front end felt nice and tight and the brakes brought it down quickly at the end of the straights without any drama.
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Re: The Red Brick's new home
[Re: Uhcoog1]
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11/07/14 09:52 PM
11/07/14 09:52 PM
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So Cal
autoxcuda
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Re: The Red Brick's new home
[Re: autoxcuda]
#1695550
11/07/14 11:30 PM
11/07/14 11:30 PM
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NorCal
RylisPro
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We have had a Mopar Shootout/Track Day for years now at Spring Fling Speed Festival (April 9, 2015). We invite all Mopars old and new to participate in a organized track day with tons of track time, and instructors that are used to older cars.
I need to make this!
Hopefully I can get the car sorted out by then
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Re: The Red Brick's new home
[Re: autoxcuda]
#1695551
11/08/14 12:10 AM
11/08/14 12:10 AM
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Plano, Texas
68cuda440
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We have had a Mopar Shootout/Track Day for years now at Spring Fling Speed Festival (April 9, 2015). We invite all Mopars old and new to participate in a organized track day with tons of track time, and instructors that are used to older cars.
April 9th. Well, it is painted now and I have most of the pieces. I need to do a little assembly now... you guys let Texans come visit the state?
Michael
Plano, Texas
http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=134292
Last edited by 68cuda440; 11/08/14 12:11 AM.
Michael
1968 Barracuda Notchback Coupe
440 EFI 6-pack, T56 Magnum 6-spd
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