1968 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S Fastback 4 Speed on 2040-cars
Canadensis, Pennsylvania, United States
1968 Fastback 4 Speed with original motor Sport package with 150 MPH Speedo Frame on restoration finished
2011. Driven about 3000 trouble free
miles. http://www.plymouthbarracuda.net/featured/1968/1968-plymouth-barracuda-21.shtml In Mopar Muscle Magazine,
April 2011 Pentastar. De-coded by Galen Glover. Vin: BH29P8B2761162 Ratio 3.23:1 Six years of work and
searching for parts for restoration. Long list, and lots of
receipts but this will give an idea of what was completed. BODY EXTERIOR Complete removal of all paint
to bare metal Front valance replaced Front fenders replaced lowers
and proper fix of all defects Doors minor defects fixed Door rails good Rear quarters replaced lowers Trunk lid was good Real Valance repaired with
new metal Bumper brackets blasted,
painted and new stabilizers. Entire car primed and painted
with original color. Black stripe as original
installed. Front and rear windshields
removed, defects repaired with new metal, prime, paint and reinstall with new
gaskets and trim clips. Refurbished trunk trim. EXTERIOR TRIM Grill and headlight bezel
refinished and polished. Hood fish emblem new. Formula S emblem new Antenna, wire and bezel new Side Barracuda emblems, newer
used. Driver door, mirror and
remote controller new. Windshield trim, better used
set. Drip rail cleaned and
polished Rear window trim, polish and
reuse. Front and rear bumpers
re-chromed by Bumperettes re-chromed but
not installed. Trunk Barracuda emblem
replaced with better used. Trunk Fish good and reused. Tail lights replaced with
re-chromed buckets and aftermarket lenses. License plate light and cover
replaced. Gas cap replaced with better
used. Slotted mags and tires
replaced with steel wheels, original hubcaps and Radial redline tires ($1000.00). Hood 340-S inserts
re-chromed. DOORS AND WINDOWS Remove, clean and lube window
lifts Window wiskers replaced with
new. Door seals new Door bumpers new Front door panels new Rear door panels new Window crank bases better set
of used Metal panel trim polished and
reused. Door sill base blasted and
polished Lock buttons new Door strikers fixed and
re-welded. Exterior door handles new A-Piller trim better used
ones HOOD AND TRUNK Sand to metal, prime and
paint Hood and trunk seals replaced Hood insulation new Hood insulation clips god
used set Hood bumper good Trunk drain plugs new Trunk extension metal
replaced with new Trunk mat new INTERIOR AND DASH Restore and polish Sport
Package bezels Recalibrate all gauges 150
MPH speedometer Add tach in center bezel Replace wiper and light
switches Re-chrome dash bezels Wood finish replaced with new Trip button replaced Restore all connectors Refurbish glove box trim and
door Glove box new Dash top replaced with better
used Dash bottom cleaned and
reused Radio converted to Am, FM and
auxiliary inputs keeping old look Radio speaker replaced with
new modern Radio antenna wire replaced
with new Headliner new Heater hoses replaced with
new OTHER TRIM Front brake handle new All metal in rear compartment
replaced with better used,cleaned and painted Carpet all new Front seats new foam and new
covers. Rear seat good, cleaned Bucket seat hinge covers new Rear seat hinges replaced
with better used Visors new Seat belts reconditioned and
colored ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND
DRIVELINE Engine complete rebuilt by
Chuck Exton Performance 30 over and custom cam Electronic ignition Transmission checked and new
seals New McLeod clutch installed 4 Speed Rear end good. Radiator replaced with new,
has original appearance Exhaust manifold replaced
with used original style Intake manifold replaced with
used original style Valve covers bought good used
set Breather cap and hose bought
good used Air cleaner, good used one
bought Fan shroud new Wiper motor better used one Windshield washer bottle,
squirted and hosed replaced Alternator new Voltage regulator new Water pump and fittings new Steering rag joint replaced Front end alignment Complete dual exhaust new Stainless steel exhaust tips
new Brake lines all new Brakes rebuilt Fuel line new Gas tank new Gas tank straps new Underside of car cleaned,
blasted and sealed with POR15 Shocks new ELECTRIC Complete front to back wire
harness from Year One (about $1000) Bulbs replaced with new Rear speaker wires run for
future use Can't be sure of mileage on car, reads 22,425. This is probably not a
complete list as I keep recalling more but it should give a good idea of what
was done. Lots of large and small parts
were used to bring back this car back to it’s original glory. A very expensive
venture but with rewarding results. Gets lots of attention and
complements at car shows and on the road. Trophy winner. Many photos of before, during and after restoration are available. Many receipts. Since some photos, new Red Line tires and original hubcaps, new 340 pie plate, new hood insulation and new spark wires. Unable to attend Carlisle Mopar this year but was in show field last two years on Saturday only. I believe this was best of this model. *Mag wheels and tires in some photos have been replaced with original steel style wheels , Redstripe tires and the original hubcaps seen in photo. For sale locally so auction may end early. Joe K |
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