1968 Barracuda in Plano Texas

[FRENCHBLUE72]

Who did you end up going with for paint?

[mmosley]

www.rodscarcraft.com

Same as Randy (icemanrd19)

I have seen a few cars done there and the work looks to be top notch. I went over and looked at Randy's car and talked to him about his experience. I have known Rodney for a few years but had never been inside the shop before, I did not know he did body and paint. For some reason I was under the impression he farmed the work out to another shop down the street. Probably because a year or so ago I had discussed media blast with him and he had mentioned that was done elsewhere.

My experience so far with Rodney has been great. He has no issue with me coming occasionally to check up on things and our tastes and preferences on the build and style have many similarities. I have not had any significant difference in opinion on what has been needed or direction.

Friday when I dropped in there were five first gen Camaros in the shop. Other than that it is a great place (just kidding guys).

[mmosley]

Next on the agenda, some metal work:

• Inner fender repair to damage from previous owner "modifications"
• Radiator support modification to add lower cross brace
• Trunk floor modification and mounting frame to accommodate and support new fuel tank
• Rear wheel well mini tub repair / clean up
• Smooth firewall and remove any un-needed holes in the engine compartment
• Add fire wall between trunk and passenger compartment
• Transmission tunnel modification and reinforcement for six speed
• Replace rear spring mounts
• Add sub frame connectors
• Add torque boxes
• Repair driver's side door jamb
• Repair driver's side rocker, needs about a 6 inch section replaced
• Repair driver's side quarter panel
• Create exhaust cut outs in rear valance
• Align and gap fenders, doors, trunk lid, hood

And then paint... may be a little while. Meanwhile, the transmission cross member, console top plate and transmission have arrived. Also received a new front valance today. Still need the bell housing.

[mmosley]

Metal work is underway. Sam is pretty good at this stuff.

Torque boxes are being installed, post leaning against the car is one of the subframe connectors:


Close up of one of the front torque boxes:


Close up of one of the rear torque boxes:


Torque boxes were added at the factory on some big block cars and on convertibles. One way to think of them is like gussets.

[mmosley]

Jason has had a crack at the car. Here are my two favorites. I took the liberty to shade the wheel well trim to get an idea of it with verses without also.

[icemanrd19]

get rid of the wheel trim like the cuda that i sold

[mmosley]

get rid of the wheel trim like the cuda that i sold

That has been the plan. The images Jason sent included wheel trim. Above are my two favorite wheel options with and without. My wife prefers the second one down (satin centers, polished hoops, no wheel trim).

-Michael

[mmosley]

Torque boxes welded in, subframe connectors fitted / welded on one end, door jamb striker plate repairs completed, and delivered the engine, transmission and front suspension today so they could start on the transmission tunnel work.

[MichaelUser]

Looking great. Which Tremec?
I like the black wheels and no trim.
Green is very cool...

[mmosley]

Looking great. Which Tremec?
I like the black wheels and no trim.
Green is very cool...

TUET11009 T56 Magnum six speed, it is between the black wheels or the satin... yes, no trim. Paint code WA9529. It is a little darker than the rendering suggests. Same color as this Mustang: https://www.pro-touring.com/threads/...-Just-Finished

[kmcanally]

Hey...I recognize that car.

[mmosley]

Hey...I recognize that car.

Yep... first time I saw your car I was pretty sure it was the same color as what I had picked for mine. It is good to have a reference point.

[72BBSwinger]

Black or gunmetal centers with brushed lips gets my vote.

[mmosley]

T56 test fitted and installed. Bought a kit that works for Ford version of the aftermarket T56... I have a GM version... some "minor" modifications were needed but we prevailed.

Here is the car lowered on to the engine, suspension, k-frame, transmission assembly and joined together.


Here is Sam burning in the new torsion bar support.

[Hornet LSX]

sick ride. love the blacked out wheels rendering.

[mmosley]

Trans tunnel is done... wheel wells done... It looks like 345/30-19 will fit on the rear, will that make my rear look too phat?

... site is giving me errors trying to load files?

see pics here:

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/...&postcount=154

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/...&postcount=157

[mmosley]

Obligatory pro-touring-ish car big caliper picture!

[linkstar69]

My favourite year barracuda. Cool renderings that's for sure.

[71duster]

nice cuda! love the green. the wheelwell trim has to go.

[mmosley]

Progress... they are working on the car again! Holidays and ice work at the shop are done.

Cowl is about done.


Rotors came in yesterday. 13"x1.25"