71 Barracuda started its journey

[moparlee]

Year one just sent out the seat buns so only hold up is the seat covers I'll have to order my wiring harnesses, I've decided to replace all of them

I'm rebuilding the number matching 318 with the original 904 behind it. it will never be my daily driver again

Year One has free shipping going on right now.

 

[Brcuda7t1]

Almost ready for paint. the 318 has been rebuilt and the 904 is almost ready as well. Then the hard part, putting it back together

 

[moparlee]

Almost ready for paint. the 318 has been rebuilt and the 904 is almost ready as well. Then the hard part, putting it back together

Looking good.

The putting back together is the fun part.

 

[BriceRoad]

That is so cool that you finally see your car in it's original color and I love the fact that you are keeping the original 318. You don't see many restored 318 cars that still have the 318. If I had my original engine I would do the same thing but it is long gone.

 

[Brcuda7t1]

I agree putting it back together is going to be a process. i'm still waiting on interior Year one finally got the dash non rally in. the hood, rear valance and truck lid got its first coat too.

I got lucky to still have the original engine, transmission and rear end

 

[SFEbody]

I dont want to be a Debbie Downer, but I ordered my seat covers in August, checked the status Friday last week and they are saying May now.

Well great news, received my seat covers today from Legendary just as they promised. Long wait but they look amazing

 

[Brcuda7t1]

Well great news, received my seat covers today from Legendary just as they promised. Long wait but they look amazing

Excellent. Based on your time-line I should get mine I a couple more months lol

 

[Brcuda7t1]

More paint getting laid down. He's going 6 coats yellow then 3 clear

 

[Brcuda7t1]

April? Of this year? J/K.. that is fast. What color are you going with?

Okay You were right, but I think I will have it back before April of this year LOL there was not a lot of rust, but more body damage that popped up when it was stripped.

 

[Brcuda7t1]

I finally got it back!! Had new glass installed, now the fun part of trying to remember where all the parts go.

 

[larry4406]

Beautiful!

Keep up the progress and keep posting pictures.

I also bought my '71 Barracuda vert in 1983 if I recall correctly. I am the 2nd owner. 383-2bl automatic, power top, air, power drum brakes. My project is long stalled.

 

[Adam]

Okay You were right, but I think I will have it back before April of this year LOL there was not a lot of rust, but more body damage that popped up when it was stripped.

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You definitely don’t want to rush the body & paint! But it’s looking good.