Hey guys, I've been a Mopar guy all my life, but just recently bought my first E body. I raced B bodies from 1989-2011 (oval track).So I want to restore this one, not destroy it on the track lol. It's a 1974 Barracuda. 99% complete and all original. 360 auto with a lot of options. Engine and trans were out, so a few pieces are missing. Right side exhaust manifold, flex plate, and alternator weren't there. I look forward to making this thing look new. Just have to finish the wifes Mustang first :).
Welcome to the site. Looks like you have a good project to start with. Practicing on the Mustang first helps. :wave: :)
Terry
Welcome, not many 360 cars around.
Quote from: Timmy2Tires on September 29, 2020, 07:24:32 PM
Hey guys, I've been a Mopar guy all my life, but just recently bought my first E body. I raced B bodies from 1989-2011 (oval track).So I want to restore this one, not destroy it on the track lol. It's a 1974 Barracuda. 99% complete and all original. 360 auto with a lot of options. Engine and trans were out, so a few pieces are missing. Right side exhaust manifold, flex plate, and alternator weren't there. I look forward to making this thing look new. Just have to finish the wifes Mustang first :).
Nice. Is that color "Chestnut"?
:welcome: sweet Cuda you have there!
I was hoping that someone here might have some idea how many Barracudas came with a 360. i found a breakdown for 'Cudas, but not Barracuda.
Quote from: Matt13 on September 29, 2020, 08:50:11 PM
Quote from: Timmy2Tires on September 29, 2020, 07:24:32 PM
Hey guys, I've been a Mopar guy all my life, but just recently bought my first E body. I raced B bodies from 1989-2011 (oval track).So I want to restore this one, not destroy it on the track lol. It's a 1974 Barracuda. 99% complete and all original. 360 auto with a lot of options. Engine and trans were out, so a few pieces are missing. Right side exhaust manifold, flex plate, and alternator weren't there. I look forward to making this thing look new. Just have to finish the wifes Mustang first :).
Nice. Is that color "Chestnut"?
paint code is GE7 burnished red
Welcome form Ontario , Canada! Enjoy the site! Lots of good people on here!
SWEET!! :twothumbsup:
per GG's "white book":
1974 Barracuda BH23
85 - 360 auto
40 - 360 4-speed
5 - 360 3-speed
1974 'cuda BS23
761 - 360 auto
398 - 360 4-speed
31 - 360 3-speed
:welcome: From Riverside California
:welcome:from Australia :australia Nice ebody for your first enjoy
:wave: Welcome to the site from Buffalo, NY! Great car.
Well you found the best E Body website in the world...welcome :grouphug:
Welcome from Sweden! :sweden:
Cool car!
In the same boat, just got my wife a 65 Barracuda project, now that project is prio 1. :crying:
:welcome: :handshake:
:welcome:
Welcome, nice project. What are your plans?
Looks like a great car! Welcome to the forum! :wave:
Quote from: 6bblgt on September 29, 2020, 10:38:54 PM
SWEET!! :twothumbsup:
per GG's "white book":
1974 Barracuda BH23
85 - 360 auto
40 - 360 4-speed
5 - 360 3-speed
1974 'cuda BS23
761 - 360 auto
398 - 360 4-speed
31 - 360 3-speed
So your car is a Barracuda not a Cuda? 1 of 5? Wow that's awesome! :woohoo:
He said 360 auto, so that would be 1 of 85 :dunno:
Quote from: anlauto on September 30, 2020, 11:01:00 AM
He said 360 auto, so that would be 1 of 85 :dunno:
Okay I read that wrong. Thanks for clearing that up. :Thud:
Quote from: 6bblgt on September 29, 2020, 10:38:54 PM
SWEET!! :twothumbsup:
per GG's "white book":
1974 Barracuda BH23
85 - 360 auto
40 - 360 4-speed
5 - 360 3-speed
1974 'cuda BS23
761 - 360 auto
398 - 360 4-speed
31 - 360 3-speed
WOW! I thought it was an oddball, but I had no idea. You just made my day. Thank you for that info.
Quote from: wldgtx on September 30, 2020, 08:04:33 AM
Welcome, nice project. What are your plans?
I plan on restoring this thing to original condition. All numbers matching and only a few small parts missing, my only choice.
Quote from: Timmy2Tires on September 30, 2020, 07:46:47 PM
Quote from: wldgtx on September 30, 2020, 08:04:33 AM
Welcome, nice project. What are your plans?
I plan on restoring this thing to original condition. All numbers matching and only a few small parts missing, my only choice.
Welcome to the site from Ontario, :canada: and as the owner of a 74 360 Challenger ,my response to your "only choice" comment is "no, it's not" but at the end of the day, it's your car and your call, so enjoy it, whatever way you go. :wave:
It's nice to see them restored back to original :bigthumb:
Welcome From Panama :wave:
Cool find !
Welcome from Ontario. Great car.
Quote from: jimynick on October 06, 2020, 04:12:34 PM
Quote from: Timmy2Tires on September 30, 2020, 07:46:47 PM
Quote from: wldgtx on September 30, 2020, 08:04:33 AM
Welcome, nice project. What are your plans?
I plan on restoring this thing to original condition. All numbers matching and only a few small parts missing, my only choice.
Welcome to the site from Ontario, :canada: and as the owner of a 74 360 Challenger ,my response to your "only choice" comment is "no, it's not" but at the end of the day, it's your car and your call, so enjoy it, whatever way you go. :wave:
Thank you all for the greetings. JIMYNICK, I am open all suggestions with this car. I just want to do what is right for the car. When I found it, my first thought was 440. Then I found out here that it is kinda rare. The last thing I want to do is damage or devalue it. I'm thinking now about just rebuilding the drivetrain and suspension, and some interior work, then drive it for a while before doing anything to the body. So you are right, there is always more than one choice. Any opinions on what should be done are welcome.
Another choice would be to sell me the car 😊. I need another project!