New member looking for a project

[kodiac]

Hi everyone,
New to E Bodies but have restored several collector cars in the past. Have always like the early 70’s Barracuda and Challengers. Now that I’m retired I’d like to find a project that will keep me busy until my wife retires.
So if there are any projects available I’d like to hear from you.
After I procure one I’m sure I’ll be back to ask some questions and if possible help out as much as I can.
Thx
Kodiac
Springfield, Oregon

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Welcome , good luck with the search ,I suggest buying the most complete car possible it will save $$ in the long run .

 

[fasjac]

Welcome from Arkansas!
Good luck to you. You’ll find one

 

[JMB711]

I did the same thing...68 Chevelle SS 396 convertible. Great car fun project.
So many details to attend to...lol

 

[MOPARMITCH]

Welcome to the Madness !!!

 

[Kansan]

Welcome....

They are ALL projects to some extent. Get the most complete car you can get.....

Kansan

 

[Mopar Nut]

 

[DetMatt1]

Welcome to the site from the Motor City!

 

[kodiac]

I did the same thing...68 Chevelle SS 396 convertible. Great car fun project.
So many details to attend to...lol

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[kodiac]

Always loved those rally wheels with the turbine center caps=retro cool! Chevy nailed that look.

 

[Challenger RTA]

Welcome to FEBO. Tell me your not going to put a horse shoe shifter in the one you find. Just to sure about you intent. Here is a test.

 

[Rapidfire]

Welcome from Nebraska. Nice to have you with us.

 

[toolmanmike]

Hi everyone,
New to E Bodies but have restored several collector cars in the past. Have always like the early 70’s Barracuda and Challengers. Now that I’m retired I’d like to find a project that will keep me busy until my wife retires.
So if there are any projects available I’d like to hear from you.
After I procure one I’m sure I’ll be back to ask some questions and if possible help out as much as I can.
Thx
Kodiac
Springfield, Oregon

Welcome to the site. The best thing to do is post your favorite request in a wanted ad in the Classified forums.

 

[Xcudame]

Welcome to FEBO from the desert! As others have mentioned (from lots of experience), get the most complete car you can! Best of luck in your search.

 

[Surfcuda]

Welcome Kodiak! Best of luck and the advice others have given on getting one that’s as complete as possible is “Solid” advice. Parts are difficult to find and expensive. How far are you willing to cast your net to find one?

 

[kodiac]

Welcome Kodiak! Best of luck and the advice others have given on getting one that’s as complete as possible is “Solid” advice. Parts are difficult to find and expensive. How far are you willing to cast your net to find one?

Thanks. Great to be here. I guess it depends on the car. I’m going to keep watching the big 3 which would be here, Facebook marketplace, and “Search Craigslist”. I’m retired and the long winters in Oregon are no different than my ex-wife. Cold, harsh and unforgiving.

 

[Surfcuda]

Thanks. Great to be here. I guess it depends on the car. I’m going to keep watching the big 3 which would be here, Facebook marketplace, and “Search Craigslist”. I’m retired and the long winters in Oregon are no different than my ex-wife. Cold, harsh and unforgiving.

Man, both are brutal! A project car would tame the beast. I did the same thing upon retirement. Saved my sanity, but put a serious dent in my wallet. Here’s a recent Craig’s add you may have already seen. Also hit the Mopar Shows/Swap meets, I always see trailered project cars for sale at these events.

 

[moparlee]

Welcome from Michigan! Since you are in Springfield you could just go over to see what Worman has for sale in his lot.

 

[340challconvert]

to FEBO from New Jersey
Great time to start a project; exactly what I did since I retired earlier then my wife!

 

[kodiac]

to FEBO from New Jersey
Great time to start a project; exactly what I did since I retired earlier than my wife!

Yup. I gotta keep her working for the duration of the project. Well, I did find a project. I ended up buying Jeff’s 1973 Cuda. Lots of bodywork had already been done and he had the majority of parts needed to put it back together.
Can anyone recommend a go to service and parts manual that fits the bill? I’ve seen several on eBay but I’m skeptical of 1 manual that covers many models. They always seem watered down. I’d prefer a 1973 Plymouth Barracuda specific manual but haven’t found it yet.