4 Door Barracuda - Complete

[ECS]

It's been quite a project and was finished a few weeks ago.  I'd love to show the final results but have committed to wait until its official debut at the 2017 MATS Event in Las Vegas.  (April 21-23.)  Below is link showing details of of the build. 

http://4doorcuda.com

[Daytona R/T SE]

 

[Kern Dog]

What car is this? Never heard of it....

[cdr]

                     

[UFO]

The idea was there ,

[moparnation74]

Dave congrats on the long journey....Your idea has come to fruition!

I am sure April cannot come soon enough after the many years building it.   Along with blood, sweat and tears in that build!

Congrats again!

Justin

[Charger-Bodie]

I love this project. Can't wait to see it in person . Congrats Dave!

[Just 6T9 CHGR]

Wow!  Stellar work as usual.  Glad to see this one come to fruition

[ECS]

The idea was there ,

That's a neat article.  Is it from an old Magazine or another form of print?  Thanks! 

[Nacho-RT74]

please, don't give idas to FCA. ( they should take the correct ones, like some of the 2 doors Chagnums built )

Interesting project though...

[tan top]

   wow !!!  
 been watching this project ... I know it caused a bit of a discussion on here in the past  , & not to every ones liking , I can appreciate all time /  work / fabrication/ skill ...   gone into this build.  ,  !! what an awesome job !! ,  you nailed it ! looks just like ** IF Plymouth had built these  **  great stuff    

[hemi-hampton]

  Interesting. Can't wait to see the finished product   LEON.

[ECS]

What car is this? Never heard of it....

Hi Kern!  I know you're following along on some of the other sites.  You had asked about everything being altered with respect to the Body Panels.  Below is an example of the type of "engineering" measurements we took to get everything to fit correctly.   This example was just for the Headliner.  Most of the Car had to be processed the same way in order for everything to line up.  It was very tedious work.  Thanks!


http://4doorcuda.com/?p=1879

[UFO]

The idea was there ,

That's a neat article.  Is it from an old Magazine or another form of print?  Thanks! 

It's from popular mechanics or popular science.

[ws23rt]

The idea was there ,

That's a neat article.  Is it from an old Magazine or another form of print?  Thanks!  

It's from popular mechanics or popular science.

These are cool bits of printed information from the past.  
In the day I lived by what both of those publications printed.
I also thank you for finding that and sharing it.  Every addition to this story is a plus.

[UFO]

The idea was there ,

That's a neat article.  Is it from an old Magazine or another form of print?  Thanks!  

It's from popular mechanics or popular science.

 Correction---Mechanix Illustrated Oct 69

[Kern Dog]

Why do men climb mountains?
Because it was there.
Men that strive to achieve a higher level of anything will often use an UNconventional canvas to paint on.
Who has seen Dave Waldens other cars? I recall a black 70 4 door Valiant. After that, I don't clearly remember the others. THIS car will be remembered. Dave seems to have taken a path that most don't understand. Looking at the build thread when it was on FBBO, the attention to detail is amazing. The fabrication work was too. If you never owned or inspected a Chrysler product before, the car would look factory correct. I think that is exactly the point that Dave was aiming for. Take all your skills that could be used on a car that many will forget in a few months.....OR apply those skills to a car that will stick in peoples minds.
The world has but a few truly talented people. The overwhelming majority of the people that we live among are not capable of rebuilding an engine, doing bodywork, welding, fabrication or really anything beyond some basic maintenance. When someone is driven by their passion to develop skills like this, it should be admired and respected, not ridiculed or insulted. I am a critical jerk in many ways but when it comes to matters like this, I direct my attention to those that are so petty, they dare to bash a person that has far more talent than we may ever have. I have seen on line where a guy may post a picture of something creative, then someone is compelled to respond with...."Well, it looks like you have a lot of free time on your hands..." Really? Well what have YOU ever created besides a 54 inch waist?
Dave asks nothing from anyone here. He isn't pushing any agenda. He simply chose to embark on a project based on a Chrysler could have, maybe did, not sure if... car and take it to a level that the top restoration shops in America might want to emulate.
Maybe the critics are just envious. I wish that I had his skill and his drive. People that push to be the best in their field shouldn't be bashed or insulted for their efforts. I'm not saying this guy deserves a parade but he surely does not deserve to be criticized by jealous losers.

[1974dodgecharger]

this is the same as the 4 door charger.....oh wait...

[moparnation74]

Am I missing something here?  There appears to be nothing but positivity in this thread...

[BDF]

This looks like it will be FUNtastic! 

[Kern Dog]

Am I missing something here?  There appears to be nothing but positivity in this thread...

I have seen this topic discussed here and several other sites. Some places have guys tossing around some real ignorant criticism.
I wrote this at Moparts and did a "cut and paste" to post it here and a couple other places. Please forgive if the context is not a perfect fit. If you are a friend of mine or someone I admire, you may see the same type of defense coming from me if someone unfairly bashes you in the future. If someone I know turns out to deserve harsh criticism, that is up to them to defend themselves.

[DAY CLONA]

It's been quite a project and was finished a few weeks ago.  I'd love to show the final results but have committed to wait until its official debut at the 2017 MATS Event in Las Vegas.  (April 21-23.)  Below is link showing details of of the build. 

http://4doorcuda.com

I look forward to seeing the finished product Dave, I'm sure it's nothing short of stellar in execution as well as fit/finish...while a 4 door barracuda may not be my cup of tea, I can more than fully appreciate the planning and labour that goes into such a venture, I always enjoy seeing projects from those that create history with a project rather than just refurbishing something like everyone else

Mike

[moparnation74]

Am I missing something here?  There appears to be nothing but positivity in this thread...

I have seen this topic discussed here and several other sites. Some places have guys tossing around some real ignorant criticism.
I wrote this at Moparts and did a "cut and paste" to post it here and a couple other places. Please forgive if the context is not a perfect fit. If you are a friend of mine or someone I admire, you may see the same type of defense coming from me if someone unfairly bashes you in the future. If someone I know turns out to deserve harsh criticism, that is up to them to defend themselves.

This is true and I get what you are meaning....for some the past is the past....Unfortunately, there are some that just will never get that and I am sure that is what your referring to....

Posting anything on Moparts....Well you would be better off playing Russian Roulette, lol.....

[Charger_Fan]

What an impressive project! I'm looking forward to seeing the official unveiling.

[ECS]

What an impressive project! I'm looking forward to seeing the official unveiling.

Here's the condensed story of how the Project started and progressed over time.

http://4doorcuda.com/?p=1940