Projects Almost Funny - AWB Barracuda Funny Car Build

Looking forward to your build Jim.

 

You make the best street monsters!!!!!!!

 

Very Cool! My brother had a 64 Valiant Barracuda as a project before he sold it and built his Dart.

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Sweeeeeeeeeet!

 

When I saw the car he was building, this is exactly what came to mind, love this car!
probably a little ambitious for a street legal car though... would need some blinkers first.

 

VERY NICE JIM, GOOD TO SEE IN SCOTTSDALE LAST WEEK. KEEP ALL OF US POSTED FOR THE PROJECT. IT WILL BE A GREAT CAR. CAN,T WAIT.

 

Check out the Moparts forums. Lots of dedicated Mopar folks, good racing parts for sale section.

 

Cripes yes, this car makes me feel real funny in the frontal region.
Ok, back to reality.

 

You're an inspiration to us all, this is going to be a great build that we'll enjoy following along - we'll needs lots of pics. If you manage to get anywhere close to that Sox & Martin AWB car it'll be a classic keeper - my 2 cents.

 

Will this have an altered wheelbase?

 

Congrats on scoring a very nice car to begin the project, and happy building. I will be following along for sure. You always present a interesting build and final product. This should prove to be GREAT FUN!

 

Yes, the plan is to scoot the rear wheels forward somewhere around 8 inches, and the fronts even further. I'm considering building fiberglass front fenders, longer than stock, and with the wheel opening moved forward several inches. Plus glass doors and trunk lid. Not sure on the chassis construction, but probably rectangular frame rails. I intend to use only the roof, quarters, rear panel, outer rockers, and door hinge pillars from the body. Kind of a waste of good sheet metal!

 

There was a Hamber that built one of those the other year - I dont know his handle but the car is called 'Black & Blue' and he runs with the South East Gassers - I like the stretched wheelbase on your idea!!

 

Might be of interest,
http://www.usbody.com/pages_cars/64-barracuda.htm
http://www.vfnfiberglass.com/6469barracuda.htm
I could not find a lexan rear window for it but I know they are out there.

 

Sounds like with your plan you will have some sheet metal to sell to buy go fast parts with.

 

Very cool project, albeit a very big project and compressed timeline. With all of the rust free parts you are not going to use, they can help offset the costs for the build. Altered wheelbase, serious engine setback, driving from the back seat, blown elephant (maybe??), and to be street driven for Drag Week. What's not to like?

I think a std transbrake PG will do good for your plans. Light enough weight that you don't need the 3 speed T400/727. Lenco would be cool, might work with one of the torque converter setups instead of clutch. BUt I think the PG is the well proven choice. If needed, a Gear Vendor OD for those highway miles?

 

This is going to be great! I'm a big fan of early A body Mopar's.

 

In to see what comes out.

Good luck with your project.

 

A new chapter in "The Book of Forbes". Cool!

 

They make a few of the parts I need, but not glass doors, nor stretched fenders. So I get to learn a new skill!

Thanks for the links

 

...never woulda guessed this happenin, sounds really cool, maybe you can call it the "Squirrely Fish"

 

I was thinking of calling it "Almost Funny".



but I'm sure we can do better.

 

Thanks for the continued zeal with which you do things. Gonna be busy around your place for sure. Looking forward to the ride along in Almost Funny. It’s for sure gonna be fun.


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How about a 426 wedge? That would be lighter, rite?

 

Gotta be a hemi.

 

Here's the one I built. I'm sure yours will fit the name better. This has both front and back axle center line moved forward. I did the rears so I had enough body height to get the tires in there. The front went forward to help with Looks. The exhaust look like Zoomies but not exactly. The name was more a Pun being it is a late Rambler and guys hate loosing to a Rambler.

The Wizzard

 

Here's your doors and regular fenders in FG.
Now you just need to build a fender extension. Lots quicker than the whole fender
http://marktesting.glasstek.com/products/plymouth/barracuda/d7014/

 

I'm in for the ride.....

Don't take Jay Leno for a ride, he's bad luck in fishes.