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Bad day for the cuda - updated pics of carnage

Started by torredcuda, June 10, 2018, 03:26:22 PM

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torredcuda

Tried firing up the car after installing the new clutch and this happened -
Jeff   `72 Barracuda 340/4spd
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Bullitt-

Dahmn Brother  :barf: ..... How did it start?
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BIGSHCLUNK

Oh no.... I'm really sorry  :bricks:


torredcuda

thanks, either I`m a total f-ing idiot and didn`t tighten the fuel line enough or it had a split. When I tried firing it up and took a minute as it always does (no choke) but when it didn`t start and I let off the key a big ball of flames started under the hood. I went thru the garage extinguisher and then had to run inot the house for another larger one, I was lucky I didn`t lose control and have the car along with the whole garage go up!
Jeff   `72 Barracuda 340/4spd
https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.hunt.750

Northeast Mighty Mopar Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1486087201685038/

RUNCHARGER

So sorry: However there are things to be thankful for. The car can be repaired, you didn't get hurt and it could have been worse.
Sheldon

Burdar

That sucks! Glad you got it put out. One of my biggest fears with these cars.

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Spikedog08

That's a sad sight!  I would be just sick to my stomach . . .  :crying:
Drive it like you stole it . . . And they're CHASING you!


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torredcuda

Quote from: Spikedog08 on June 10, 2018, 03:56:07 PM
That's a sad sight!  I would be just sick to my stomach . . .  :crying:

ya, pretty depressed, ready to give up working on cars as it seems it`s one thing after another going bad. I just put over $500 into a new motor for my compressor then spent $7-800 for frame connectors and new clutch and then this.
Jeff   `72 Barracuda 340/4spd
https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.hunt.750

Northeast Mighty Mopar Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1486087201685038/

Chryco Psycho

That is awful   :Thud:  , you have to be so careful all the time , Can we help  :notsure:

71-440

So sorry to see that. Don't give up man.
Take a deep breath, collect yourself and push on.
Life throws us all curve balls one time or another.
Joe


303 Mopar

So sorry to hear, but it sounds like it could've been worse if it was in the garage and no one was hurt. 

torredcuda

ya, it`s probably going to sit for a while and I also found another issue while the engine was on the stand - .050 end play on the crank, should be .005. At this point I might just take it apart and re-do everything as it`s been on the road since `95 and I`ve been wanting to go thru the whole car and re-paint and fix/better a lot of things, the only thing that sucks is I can`t drive it this season and it may take a while before it`s done as I never have enough time or money lately.
Jeff   `72 Barracuda 340/4spd
https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.hunt.750

Northeast Mighty Mopar Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1486087201685038/

torredcuda

Quote from: Chryco Psycho on June 10, 2018, 04:29:59 PM
That is awful   :Thud:  , you have to be so careful all the time , Can we help  :notsure:

Already started the claim with Hagerty online, may need some help pricing parts.
Jeff   `72 Barracuda 340/4spd
https://www.facebook.com/jeffrey.hunt.750

Northeast Mighty Mopar Club
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1486087201685038/

Cuda Cody

I'm so sorry to hear about what happened.  Makes my very sad to see a great guy like you have to deal with a fire like that.  Don't give up man!!!  Step away for a bit, but do not quit on it.  At least you didn't get hurt and thanks to your fast thinking it doesn't look nearly as bad as it could have been.  What can we do to help you?