| Terry's Custom 1968 Barracuda |
| Since Ma Mopar didn't make this model, I felt somebody needed to build one. So I decided to create this 1 of 1 Custom Barracuda; which in reality is a 1 of none model. This car started life as a plain Jane (no offense Jane) 318 automatic one wheel wonder (open differential for you non-gear heads) i.e. only one wheels spins when you punch it. Other than being a Mopar, about the only things this car had going for it was it being a fastbak and not having any rust. It was purchased new and lived it's life in Colorado until I purchased it in '92. |
And then the metamorphosis began...
| Bumper guards were painted and installed with laser engraved walnut pads. |
| Part of becoming a Custom Barracuda meant the car needed customized badging. |
| Then the stock hood plates received a custom paint job. |
| The back taillight panel gets some custom paint and the bumper is painted Panther Pink. |
| Now comes the fun part; Detailing the engine compartment and dropping in a 451 stroker with a 727 behind it! |
| A Be-Cool radiator with a hand built aluminum shroud was installed to keep the big block cool. |
| Jet-Hot coated CPPA headers get rid of the fumes. An yes, the engine just begged for the FM-3 paint. |
| Next came a hand built walnut instrumental panel with digital gauges and then a console with radio and CD player, Cheetah gate shifter, and power window controls. |
| When the door panels were reconditioned, hand made walnut trim was added and custom door handles were built and installed. |
| My back seat driver "Pinkie" waving to the crowd. |
| And his brother "Pinkie" also waving to the crowd. |