MOPAR REVIEW : I review my 1965 Plymouth Barracuda
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- čas přidán 27. 06. 2020
- First off I want to thank everyone for watching the video and especially those of you who returning to my channel thanks. In this video I review my 1965 Plymouth Barracuda V8. If you have any question Feel free to leave a comment and I will do my best to answer your questions. Thanks.
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I have a '65 and a '66. Wouldn't trade them for a new car.
They're fun to drive, people really like them. Saturday night drives to the hamburger stand is just cool.
Im seriously impressed. Fuel injection and disk brakes with upgraded suspension. And the 318 has the same M/T valve covers i had. I had a 69 Barracuda in the late seventies and there were people who used home speakers in their cars. At the time high power car stereos were just starting and I had a 30 watt Craig cassette player with radio shack 8" woofers and big midrange horns all built into the wooden divider between the trunk and the back window. I had a bed in the back because you could camp out in these cars. Yours is beautiful, dont ever let it go!
Thank you so much! I’m really glad you liked the review and my car. Yours sounds like it was awesome
Very cool. Been a fan of Barracuda's ever since they came out. In 1969 my fourth grade teacher drove a pale yellow/ivory with gold interior '65 Barracuda. A couple of year's later in '71 my older brother bought a '67 Barracuda notchback from our next door neighbor. He got married and went on his honeymoon in that car. He bought another '67 Barracuda notchbach so he and his wife both drove Barracuda's. Several of my friend's owned Barracuda's at one time or another. My dream car, but I never could get the money at the right time for one. I managed to luck into a beautiful '71 Challenger convertible in 1983 thank's to help from my incredible mother...Thank's mom! Still have the Challenger but she need's restored. I hope to do that and find a Barracuda before I die.
Awesome video Anthony I am so proud of you!
Bought one of these when I was 16 (1971) for $350. Black with black interior and 273 with automatic on the floor.
That’s really cool
Love it ! It's awesome, I want to put a 383 in mine, with a really lumpy cam, just cause I can.
That would be awesome, go for it!...I’m currently gathering parts and money to build a 408 POLY HEAD engine for it. Crazy I know but it’s different and fits the overall feel of the car.
Great looking barracuda man!!...iv been into first gen barracudas my whole life my first car in 93 was a 66..have had about 6 first gen barracudas i love em.my current car is a 65 slant six.great to see someone with the same love for em.
Good video! Thanks for sharing it.
My dad had a bright red 1964 Barracuda with a 273 V8 and the push button transmission. It was in excellent condition. Original everything. It wasn't in showroom condition but it was definitely in excellent shape. He took it to a few local car shows and scooped up a small handful of prizes. He had it from about '85 to 2005. He kept it in great shape but then realized he couldn't keep it rust-free when it shared a garage (in Illinois) with cars that were driven in the winter. He had to sell it, but it really did break his heart to do so. I took my date to Senior Prom in it in '97. Stupidly and recklessly drove it at about 125 mph (I SWEAR the speedometer in my dad's went up to something higher - 120+?? 130?? This isn't at all to brag but I KNOW that I saw 125mph on the speedo - so now I'm just wondering if your/his speedo is aftermarket) on a straight, flat stretch of road - like nearly 4 miles of straightaway! - and it was a lot of fun. My date was laughing. I shouldn't have done that, but I did, and we lived to tell the tale. (and yes, I was fully sober) I'm not going to confirm or deny anything more racy than this (it's not necessary), but even from a fairly wholesome perspective for young adults, having that backseat that folds down and joins the large storage area (AND the trunk that can be added to it, also!) equals one ideal spot to watch the stars with your girlfriend/boyfriend/spouse.
Ideal! Put a few pillows over that big bar and even a 6 foot plus guy can stretch out fully and "comfortably"! Or hell, even if you're just alone and find yourself under a beautiful night sky (imagine taking this car out into the deserts of Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, etc. - or Wyoming "big sky country"!). These cars are SO underrated. They run so well. They're powerful, they're fun, and they look incredible and unique! I'd argue that they're somewhat more attractive than the almighty Mustangs.
I wish you the very best of luck with this project (which, by the way, is made that much more interesting by the fact that you're -by your own admission- not rolling in money) and I would personally advise you to NEVER SELL THIS CAR!
ADDENDUM: Normally I am against any more than the very slightest modifications to these old beauties. Too bad you needed to add the hood w/ the scoop, but that's how it goes. But it's not a major change. I hope you're not considering jacking it up in the back (one or two inches, maaaaaybe, tops!). Anyway, a nice paint job (black or red or a very dark blue - or a deep purple!!) could do wonders. The old album covers as a temporary headliner is actually pretty cool. Do it right and that could be a sweet permanent modification. More interesting than a normal headliner and still serves its intended purpose!
Ok, his was a ‘64 w/ the push button transmission, and yours is a ‘65 so perhaps that explains the speedometer difference. You might wanna get a new speedometer as I’m fairly sure your beast will easily exceed a mere 110mph!! 🙂
Drive safely and defensively, though!
I’m really glad you enjoyed my video and thank you so much for sharing the story of your dad’s car. It’s like most people that I meet that have owned one absolutely love the car. I love this car and I never intended to sell it. It is my forever car.
Worked my 65s 273 . Top speed was 130. Stock automatic and rear. My friends 68 383 roadrunner couldn't get past it at that top speed.
I had a 1965 Barracuda with the big Moon window man this was a ho house lol on a Friday or Saturday night I was at the Drive in Movies and there was a whole lotta shaking going on . I loved this car but being a stupid 16 year old got a chance to trade for a 68 Mustang still regret that some 50 years latter ...I would love to run across my old Barracuda ..Yeah and you're correct they weren't looked at as a sports car but with the rear jacked up 4 inches a set wide 60s on chrome mags with 70s on the front with the chrome mags chrome valve covers as well as a chrome rear end cap I had dual exhaust with chrome pipes coming out the back .I hope you get a good buyer for this one if you sell it . Thanks for sharing it ...
Thank you man I appreciate it! Shame about yours though, sounds like it was amazing.
taking notes, man i love your barracuda, lots of informative history in the video.. and lots of cool addons and mods that are period correct. i got a 65 i may be working on in the coming years.
Awesome I’m really glad you like my video, I love my barracuda too. It’s a great fun car and it’s not super expensive to work on. Good luck with your Barracuda and feel free to ask me any questions you’d like
I am not usually into aftermarket hoods, but this one looks nice. Dad had one of these back in the 70s he let me drive it around our yard when I was 10. No power steering or brakes it was fun.
Awesome Barracuda. My 65 is pretty much same set up. I got 360 in it.
Surprised to hear you lifted the engine up. I really think the hood goes with the car nicely.
'Cuda education! Thank You!!!! Always like to here those stories about cars! THNX!
I’m really glad you enjoyed it
@@tailsfromthejunkyard1023 Yeah thanks for the history lesson. Great story!
Awesome Barracuda!
Thank you I really appreciate it
Awesome car. Love those old barracudas. Thanks for sharing...
An H.P. 273 engine was rated at 235 horsepower gross. There were a number of internal differences between the two versions of the 273. The Hi Po was not just a regular 273 with a four barrel carb.
Man that is some beautiful work you are doing with that 65 barrcuda, I had a 65 valiant and I love these cars and thank you, I love all your additions and the rims are dope
I totally like what you have done to your Barracuda , drive safe
That hood is so very sharp dude, - keep the clean look , looks fast just sitting there , good job so far, your def old school , love the way you have rear exhaust coming out *
Thanks man it’s a work in progress.
I put a C.B. radio in a 1965 barracuda
When I was 14 with a little help. A year later my parents sold it. Heart broken till my girl friend came along.
40 years ago
The body was drawn by John Samsen. Actually it's one of the most progressive designs ever. My father was an architect he had one. Now I understand why.
What else was John Samsen known for? This is one of the most beautifully styled American cars ever.
Nice car and nice video. Thumbs up man!
Thank you man, it’s a work in progress
Sweet wheels… where did you find those? Are they the small bolt pattern (5x4”)?
Nice ride!
Thank you!
Very cool video! I have a '65 Barracuda as well - how difficult was the conversion to the LED headlights, and who makes those headlamps?
Thank you. I like the video, headlights are actually from a heavy duty truck parts store. The brand is Gates and believe it or not they are normally used for garbage trucks. I try to get you a part number. As for wiring they plug right in although you will have to supply a 12v 30amp relay to stock wiring harness in between the headlight switch and the headlights
@@tailsfromthejunkyard1023 Awesome! Thanks for the reply, and subscribed!
Lifting engine up also lifts up weight higher. That is a step backwards.
I have a 1966 Barracuda with a 273 engine, but I need to remove the #4 piston sleeve and I don't know how to remove it,,,, any ideas? 🤔
I just subscribed to your channel . I got to say you did some nice custom
work.
If you are planning on keeping the car, I would buy another rear window
off eBay, because they don't make that glass anymore. I use to own two
Plymouth Dusters .
John R. Thanks man!! I’m glad you liked the video and thanks for subscribing.
Great detail review ,beats watching the news these days,by the way where did you get that cool steering wheel coupler?
Mopar Dad funny thing you should ask, my dad helped with that.
I swear this is my old car!!!Had two of them the other was red and set up for street/strip!!..Have pics if your interested!!!Would be neat to fond out of this is my old car...It's identical in every way including the bad spot on front fender!!Wheel wells look just like how mine were done..Oh at one time car was purple under that primer!!Some spots that chipped you can see plum crazy purple!!!Please let me know if you have time to repsond back.Thanks and love your channel!!!Subscribed!!
That would be epic if this was your car!! Send me some pictures to my email check and compare them to the car, that way I can confirm. My email is tailsfromthejunkyard@gmail.com
If you see any purple at all under primer it has to be👍Tryin to send some pics to you but only have a few and aren't very detailed.also i traded both of mine to someone in Cleveland,OH...lol.also the time frame even fits when you said 5yrs ago you got the car...thats around the time i got rid of them...
@@tailsfromthejunkyard1023 I hope you got the pics..Had trouble sending at first...I'll have to find more cause it was on a different phone at the time..I even had the same spring set up in the back..haha
@@cbsshenanigans862 I got them thank you so much for sending me the pictures, OK so I got your pictures and I have to say I’m not sure unless someone change the rear fenders because the front passenger fender looks almost exactly the same but the rear quarter panels I’ve been untouched so I’m not shell but I have to say its really close
Cool car man!! My dad has a 64 273 4spd..
Thanks man I’m glad you liked the video. Your dad’s car sounds awesome
Hey subbed when I saw your post on lunars channel..... I like what you did with the M/T covers they look nice.....is that a rimblow steering wheel you covered I got one that needs some love too.
Thanks man I’m glad you like it. The steering wheel is actually called a “Tuff” steering wheel it was one of 4 options for that hub and it’s actually about and inch smaller all around. Also thanks for subscribing.
Awesome🖒
That would be one of my Dream Projects!!!
Same Hood, but leave the Stock looking Exterior...
But...
Drop the Front and Rear Suspension, and exchanging it for Magnum Force K-Member(Front) and 4 Link Set-Up(Rear).
GenII or GenIII HEMI???
Decisions $$$ Decisions $$$😂😂😂
That would be awesome! Believe it or not my initial plan for this project was something far more radical....
Try for example... mid-engine, four wheel drive, six speed/eight speed, and a boosted polyhead.
@@tailsfromthejunkyard1023 sounds like a Project "Roadster Shop" or "Nelson Racing" would do🖒😉
@@tailsfromthejunkyard1023 Keep it like it is! It's so cool. Don't do a mid engine on it.
@@tailsfromthejunkyard1023 Awesome overview Anthony and I agree with @JosephDR , keep this one as it is, and mid-engine a stripped parts car. I have a 64 Barracuda and since I bought it I've found at least 4 different body shells near me with the rear glass still in them. I think the doors on a Valiant Signet 200 hard top would work but the actual roll up door glass is different. You have a source for hoods and the rest is AWD. Don't dream, seek it out. I want to see it!!
@@cmintsurfer thank you! And yes I agree, once I’m situated a little better I’m definitely getting a shell with at least the rear glass and building that dream car if mine. And I’m leaving this one as is
It’s a a body the new 70 to 74 are e body’s 1 gen barracuda I like the second gen a 273 commando was a good motor in these little cars the second gen is the nicer car better looking I had a 67 FS 383 car I miss it had a lot of fun a lot of the mopars I had the second gen barracuda big block car was my favourite
I must have missed it. What type of injection system are you using? What fuel pump are you running? Body looks solid & straight.
Thanks, for the EFI I’m running the MSD Atomic EFI system with their supplies fuel pump.
Did I miss the info on the rear house speakers??
No you did not miss it I forgot to mention it. The speakers were given to me by a friend. They are vintage 70s units. I put them in the car because they fit the 70s high school kid/ horror movie hero car esthetic. I think they look cool and bonus they work, they are wired to a hidden Bluetooth unit.
I have actually contemplated getting a hood from vfn for my 65 barracuda I’m looking at getting a six pack hood I was wondering how their service is and quality
Good quality for a fiberglass preformed part. You will have to do some massage but that’s to be expected expected based on a different car. Otherwise the service was really good and they were willing to work with me as far as shipping is concerned. Very professional
6 ashtrays. There's one in the dash.
Facts!!😂😂
@@tailsfromthejunkyard1023 I just noticed you have a gauge where the ashtray used to be. It's a better use of the space!
@@JosephDR agreed!!
Thanyou for. You time you live in california. Amigo???
Do you plan to add new seats?
Marisa Martinez hopefully yes or at least re-do the same seats
why don't you get rid of the grass in the drain holes?
Good catch! I actually did that after this video because I noticed it when I was filming. As of this video I have clean out the drainage and reinstalled the plugs.
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Also what wheels are those?
The wheels are a reproduction of a design called “Raider wheels” from the 60s. They are made by a company called Rocket Wheels and the tires are 235/60r15 redlines from Cocker Tire.
Thanks sir!
@@tailsfromthejunkyard1023 Do they bolt right on or do you need wheel adapters?
@@JosephDR as long as you have a 4.5 on 5 bolt pattern they will bolt on, I upgraded this car from its stock 4 on 5 bolt pattern that’s they fit on mine.
@@tailsfromthejunkyard1023 Thanks, man. I want my '65 to look just like yours with the wheels, stance and hood scoop
Do you want to sale it I had one just like it
I appreciate that Steve but for the moment I’m gonna hang onto it, Car means more to me than money at the moment but if I ever get the need to have to let it go, I’ll let you know
Do Not !! Put that Engine In The Rear of That Cuda.!! Sell it to Me First Maan !! Don’t Ruin it !! Please !!!!
🤣...Don’t worry man, I nether have means nor the talent to actually do it. So it’s purity is safe...for now...😂