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1968 Barracuda Project

This is a page dedicated to Carl Kuby's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda

Last updated on January 11, 2010.

The First Year 2008

The Second Year 2009

The Third Year 2010

This is a site dedicated to the construction of Carl Kuby's 1968 Plymouth Barracuda notchback. It is a numbers matching 318 V8 car with original A/C. I still have most of the original parts and equipment. The original plan for this car was to rebuild it to 99% original condition. I think now that I will make it more of a resto-mod.

It will not be painted the original dark blue color. I will be going with B5 Blue which is a lighter color with blue interior and white seats. The engine will either be the stock 318, with the exception of a new intake, a 4 barrel carb and headers. My other option if I can afford it is a new 5.7 Hemi carbureted.

The body work will be done first and the engine last, with everything else in-between. I plan to do almost all of the work myself including sandblasting, painting (maybe), engine, all minor detail work and general clean up.

I have never worked on an old car before or any car in general, other than changing the oil and brake pads. I am "learning as I go." This has always been a life long dream of mine. Wish me luck!

This is what she looked like when I bought her.

This is the most recent picture from summer 2009

This page will be updated as often as I can with pictures or comments so check back soon.

This is pretty much what the 'cuda will look like finished. I will add a stripe, different wheels, and white interior.