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Exhumed a 1970 Barracuda today!

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PocketThunder

September 23, 2007, 12:09:59 AM
Hi guys, and gals,

So a fellow member Timm (Coolmite) and i went to my home town and exhumed a 1970 Barracuda today.  I couldnt stand knowing that its sitting on an abandoned farm returning to earth so i finally made a deal with the owner and brought it home.  Its pretty rough but someone will want it.  I'll let the pictures do the talking..

Paul
in St. Paul
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

PocketThunder

#1
September 23, 2007, 12:11:13 AM
Out of the ground.  :o
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

PocketThunder

#2
September 23, 2007, 12:13:10 AM
After a good pressure wash.   :yesnod:
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

PocketThunder

#3
September 23, 2007, 12:14:21 AM
 :o
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

MsMopar

#4
September 23, 2007, 12:16:02 AM
Nice one! I would have rescued it too! MsMopar

ChargerSG

#5
September 23, 2007, 01:51:45 AM
Nice save :2thumbs:
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blackcharger

#6
September 23, 2007, 02:06:42 AM
shame it got that bad. but I see lots of parts to help others.

TruckDriver

#7
September 23, 2007, 06:42:46 AM
Was a nice car at one time according to the tag :yesnod:
PETE

My Dad taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you into the middle of next week!" :P

TUFCAT

#8
September 23, 2007, 06:47:30 AM
Hard to belive it was left for dead - was the front end wrecked at some time?  :scratchchin:

SuBLimE 69

#9
September 23, 2007, 06:55:19 AM
Of course it was worth saving....it was Sublime !  :icon_smile_tongue:

This ticket is only $69.00 ?  If I'd have known that I'd have been going FASTER !

AKcharger

#10
September 23, 2007, 08:01:27 AM
ah...wow that has a LOOOOOONG way to go, were you going to try to retore it?

dodgeboy67

#11
September 23, 2007, 08:04:43 AM
IS THAT THE ONE FROM CARS IN BARNS????

41husk

#12
September 23, 2007, 09:20:31 AM
with E body prices, some body would give 3 or 4k for it :eek2: :o
1969 Dodge Charger 500 440/727
1970 Challenger convertible 340/727
1970 Plymouth Duster FM3
1974 Dodge Dart /6/904
1983 Plymouth Scamp GT 2.2 Auto
1950 Dodge Pilot house pick up

70charginglizard

#13
September 23, 2007, 09:36:35 AM
Paul.
Any 70 cuda is worth saving if possible so kudo's to you.
70 cuda was my very first and one of my favorate mopars (even though a divorse force me quickly out of it)
They are awesome cars and don't let anyone discourage you from proceeding forward in a restoration if you think your willing and capible of doing oen.
It looks very rough but given enough hearts and soul and cash it's definately a possibly save. Just be sure you don't park it in your yard and allow any further deterioration. Put it in a garage. :yesnod:

Good luck bud.  :cheers:
70charginglizard

Charger_Fan

#14
September 23, 2007, 09:53:01 AM
Quote from: 41husk on September 23, 2007, 09:20:31 AM
with E body prices, some body would give 3 or 4k for it :eek2: :o
Probably. :yesnod: :image_294343:

Paul, is this the one you showed us pics of a couple years ago? Too bad it's not a Hemi car. :icon_smile_big:
Cleaned up, it looks better than I thought it would...still nasty, but better.
Oh & THAT'LL BUFF RIGHT OUT! :buff: :icon_smile_big:


Sublime, long time-no see! :cheers:
How'd your other Charger deal work out, anyhoo? Do you still have two?

The Aquamax...yes, this bike spent 2 nights underwater one weekend. (Not my doing), but it gained the name, and has since become pseudo-famous. :)

The70RT

#15
September 23, 2007, 10:00:12 AM
What do you think LEON....can ya fix it :icon_smile_question:
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PocketThunder

#16
September 23, 2007, 10:50:10 AM
Quote from: CHARGER_FAN on September 23, 2007, 09:53:01 AM
Quote from: 41husk on September 23, 2007, 09:20:31 AM
with E body prices, some body would give 3 or 4k for it :eek2: :o
Paul, is this the one you showed us pics of a couple years ago?

Yes, i finally had time to go get it.. 

I could certainly handle a project like this.  I love to do metal work, however, i dont have and time or money for it right now so it'll go on ebay for someone else. :yesnod:
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

Silver R/T

#17
September 23, 2007, 12:42:32 PM
sublime cuda, thats rare one
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70charger_boy

#18
September 23, 2007, 01:15:12 PM
Quote from: Silver R/T on September 23, 2007, 12:42:32 PM
sublime cuda, thats rare one

:shruggy: I thought plymouth used sasafrass green and not sublime

Troy

#19
September 23, 2007, 01:23:55 PM
Quote from: 70charger_boy on September 23, 2007, 01:15:12 PM
Quote from: Silver R/T on September 23, 2007, 12:42:32 PM
sublime cuda, thats rare one

:shruggy: I thought plymouth used sasafrass green and not sublime
You're both wrong - but he's closer. How does that make you feel? ;)

Troy
Sarcasm detector, that's a real good invention.

Troy

#20
September 23, 2007, 01:32:18 PM

CodeDodgePlymouth
F4Light Green MetallicLime Green Metallic
J5SublimeLime Light
J6Green GoSassy Grass Green

Troy
Sarcasm detector, that's a real good invention.

dads_69

#21
September 23, 2007, 01:42:59 PM
This is Sassy Grass. Lighting is an issue though somewhat with photos. But J6 is the code. Cool find also. Lots of mopars around here in that same condition, I've asked about many of the old mopars and get the same answer as most here, *gonna resurrect* it someday. More like watch it rot away.
Mark
Hey, you can hate the game but don't hate the player.

hemi-hampton

#22
September 23, 2007, 02:48:37 PM
70R/T, Yeah it could be done or restored, but I wouldn't want to put the time or money needed into a 318 Barracuda, maybe not even a 340 Cuda that rough. If it was a hemi car go for it. Sure, put $100,000 into it & resell the Hemi car for $250,000, BUT Put $100,000 into a 318 Barracuda to sell for what $50,000 tops? LEON. :scratchchin:

rav440

#23
September 23, 2007, 03:44:51 PM
 :cheers: nice find , glad to see it didnt fold in half when it was lifted .  :2thumbs:
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70charger_boy

#24
September 23, 2007, 04:15:57 PM
 :scratchchin: so, how much?

The70RT

#25
September 23, 2007, 04:26:21 PM
Quote from: rav440 on September 23, 2007, 03:44:51 PM
:cheers: nice find , glad to see it didnt fold in half when it was lifted .  :2thumbs:

Good thing it has a solid top. The right rear frame rail looks kinda gone.
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Big Lebowski

#26
September 23, 2007, 04:57:40 PM
   Not bad, just a few minor rust issues. :popcrn:
"Let me explain something to you, um i am not Mr. Lebowski, you're Mr. Lebowski. I'm the dude, so that's what you call me. That or his dudeness, or duder, or you know, el duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing."

hemi-hampton

#27
September 23, 2007, 08:10:00 PM
I like the way that leaf spring Shackle is sticking up out of trunk lid opening :smilielol: :lol: LEON.

Old Moparz

#28
September 23, 2007, 11:09:11 PM
Quote from: 70charger_boy on September 23, 2007, 04:15:57 PM
:scratchchin: so, how much?

I had thought that in his old post about the car, that he could have it for free as long as he came & got it.   :shruggy:

PT, you should have kept the VIN & engine size quiet, then posted some hints about how you found an old Hemi car on Moparts.  :D
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              Going Nowhere In A Hurry

PocketThunder

#29
September 24, 2007, 08:05:35 AM
Quote from: Old Moparz on September 23, 2007, 11:09:11 PM
Quote from: 70charger_boy on September 23, 2007, 04:15:57 PM
:scratchchin: so, how much?

I had thought that in his old post about the car, that he could have it for free as long as he came & got it.   :shruggy:

PT, you should have kept the VIN & engine size quiet, then posted some hints about how you found an old Hemi car on Moparts.  :D

I paid $50 for it.  I should have put a hemi story on moparts, that would have been good.  But they are having a pretty good time arguing over saving the car or not as it is.  :rofl:
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

chargerman68

#30
September 24, 2007, 08:24:41 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on September 24, 2007, 08:05:35 AM
Quote from: Old Moparz on September 23, 2007, 11:09:11 PM
Quote from: 70charger_boy on September 23, 2007, 04:15:57 PM
:scratchchin: so, how much?

I had thought that in his old post about the car, that he could have it for free as long as he came & got it.   :shruggy:

PT, you should have kept the VIN & engine size quiet, then posted some hints about how you found an old Hemi car on Moparts.  :D

I paid $50 for it.  I should have put a hemi story on moparts, that would have been good.  But they are having a pretty good time arguing over saving the car or not as it is.  :rofl:

thats it only 50 bucks.....
1968 CHARGER R/T CLONELOOKING FOR ANOTHER PROJECT 69-70 CHARGER SHELL

TUFCAT

#31
September 24, 2007, 09:12:45 AM
It will buff out.  :smilielol: :smilielol: :smilielol:

:buff: :buff: :buff: :buff: :buff:

Old Moparz

#32
September 24, 2007, 09:35:38 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on September 24, 2007, 08:05:35 AM
Quote from: Old Moparz on September 23, 2007, 11:09:11 PM
Quote from: 70charger_boy on September 23, 2007, 04:15:57 PM
:scratchchin: so, how much?

I had thought that in his old post about the car, that he could have it for free as long as he came & got it.   :shruggy:

PT, you should have kept the VIN & engine size quiet, then posted some hints about how you found an old Hemi car on Moparts.  :D

I paid $50 for it.  I should have put a hemi story on moparts, that would have been good.  But they are having a pretty good time arguing over saving the car or not as it is.  :rofl:


:smilielol:   Now I have to slow down as I drive by to see if I can spot the dead body.
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              Going Nowhere In A Hurry

Nacho-RT74

#33
September 24, 2007, 09:56:37 AM
Dash pad itself worths a lot. Looks nice conditions, and should be since down the forrest sure never got sun.

weird is the shifter knob!!! 74 and later kind... maybe non slapstick ?
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70charger_boy

#34
September 24, 2007, 10:56:15 AM
 :o  50 bucks :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall:  Why can't I be the lucky one?

chargerman68

#35
September 24, 2007, 10:59:22 AM
Quote from: 70charger_boy on September 24, 2007, 10:56:15 AM
:o  50 bucks :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall:  Why can't I be the lucky one?

:iagree:
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Old Moparz

#36
September 24, 2007, 12:58:40 PM
Quote from: 70charger_boy on September 24, 2007, 10:56:15 AM
:o  50 bucks :brickwall: :brickwall: :brickwall:  Why can't I be the lucky one?


You don't look hard enough.   :D
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chargerman68

#37
September 24, 2007, 01:15:00 PM
my reason is a live in san diego,ca where everything is expensive...
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PocketThunder

#38
September 24, 2007, 02:18:53 PM
Quote from: Old Moparz on September 24, 2007, 09:35:38 AM
Quote from: PocketThunder on September 24, 2007, 08:05:35 AM
Quote from: Old Moparz on September 23, 2007, 11:09:11 PM
Quote from: 70charger_boy on September 23, 2007, 04:15:57 PM
:scratchchin: so, how much?

I had thought that in his old post about the car, that he could have it for free as long as he came & got it.   :shruggy:

PT, you should have kept the VIN & engine size quiet, then posted some hints about how you found an old Hemi car on Moparts.  :D

I paid $50 for it.  I should have put a hemi story on moparts, that would have been good.  But they are having a pretty good time arguing over saving the car or not as it is.  :rofl:


:smilielol:   Now I have to slow down as I drive by to see if I can spot the dead body.

Dont worry there is no floor in this car to hold a dead body!!  :o   :o   :o
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

paironines

#39
September 24, 2007, 10:03:59 PM
Isn't it funny how the incomplete parts cars usually have their fender tag and the drivers seem like they are gone?   I pulled a 68 Charger R/T out of a similar situation and later after the tow ride home, I saw the fender tag was laying on the floor. Always seems ironic to me.

PocketThunder

#40
September 24, 2007, 11:27:17 PM
Quote from: paironines on September 24, 2007, 10:03:59 PM
Isn't it funny how the incomplete parts cars usually have their fender tag and the drivers seem like they are gone?   I pulled a 68 Charger R/T out of a similar situation and later after the tow ride home, I saw the fender tag was laying on the floor. Always seems ironic to me.

ya, that is usually the case.

Well it went on ebay tonight, i hope to buy some full 1/4s for my C500 with the profit!!  :icon_smile_big:  ya right.. :brickwall:
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

Charger_Fan

#41
September 25, 2007, 03:12:49 PM
Already up to $400, you're on a roll! :cheers: :lol:

Here, I'll do it. ---> LINKY <---  :nana:

The Aquamax...yes, this bike spent 2 nights underwater one weekend. (Not my doing), but it gained the name, and has since become pseudo-famous. :)

Old Moparz

#42
September 25, 2007, 03:17:50 PM
Quote from: CHARGER_FAN on September 25, 2007, 03:12:49 PM
Already up to $400, you're on a roll! :cheers: :lol:

Here, I'll do it. ---> LINKY <---  :nana:


He posted the questions people are asking already too.

"Is the brown car for sale?"

"NO! & it's bronze, not brown."


The nerve of some people asking all kinds of dumb crap.  :D
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              Going Nowhere In A Hurry

70charger_boy

#43
September 25, 2007, 03:26:25 PM
Hey PT,
I just asked you a question on ebay. :rofl:

Silver R/T

#44
September 25, 2007, 04:20:48 PM
good luck with the sale
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My Charger is hybrid, it runs on gas and on tears of ricers
2001 Ram 2500 CTD
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69bronzeT5

#45
September 25, 2007, 05:42:34 PM
Quote from: Old Moparz on September 25, 2007, 03:17:50 PM
Quote from: CHARGER_FAN on September 25, 2007, 03:12:49 PM
Already up to $400, you're on a roll! :cheers: :lol:

Here, I'll do it. ---> LINKY <---  :nana:


He posted the questions people are asking already too.

"Is the brown car for sale?"

"NO! & it's bronze, not brown."


The nerve of some people asking all kinds of dumb crap.  :D


Especially since he says "69 Charger needs my attention" in the ad and its kinda hard not to notice its a second gen. Charger... :slap:
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PocketThunder

#46
October 01, 2007, 10:10:36 PM
Auction ended at $999.  not too bad i guess.  It cost me about $200 so far to get it and pay my ebay fees.  so after all it was worth it to me. :yesnod:  i just hope he comes and gets it right away so my spouse can have her parking spot back in the garage... :nana:
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."

Old Moparz

#47
October 01, 2007, 10:14:06 PM
Quote from: PocketThunder on October 01, 2007, 10:10:36 PM
Auction ended at $999.  not too bad i guess.  It cost me about $200 so far to get it and pay my ebay fees.  so after all it was worth it to me. :yesnod:  i just hope he comes and gets it right away so my spouse can have her parking spot back in the garage... :nana:


I saw that, congrats.   :cheers:

I just saw another one listed that looks pretty rough too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Plymouth-Barracuda-1970-Plymouth-Barracuda_W0QQitemZ180163168152QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6409QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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              Going Nowhere In A Hurry

PocketThunder

#48
October 01, 2007, 10:31:31 PM
Quote from: Old Moparz on October 01, 2007, 10:14:06 PM
I just saw another one listed that looks pretty rough too.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Plymouth-Barracuda-1970-Plymouth-Barracuda_W0QQitemZ180163168152QQihZ008QQcategoryZ6409QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I know, i was thinking, his car is in much better shape than mine, but he is not getting any bids.  maybe his will sell in the final hour.  the guy that bought mine live an hour away so i hope he comes and gets it right away.
"Liberalism is a disease that attacks one's ability to understand logic. Extreme manifestations include the willingness to continue down a path of self destruction, based solely on a delusional belief in a failed ideology."
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