1974 Barracuda SO MUCH RUST

[@josephrohn4780]

Some of the best restoration work in the world comes out of home garages! Thanks for the videos! Keep up the great work! God bless you and your family!

[@rowlandrestorations]

I appreciate the support! It definitely keeps me going!

[@noahingram8052]

I'm ready for part 2

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@noahingram8052 Ahaha me too. I’ll get back to it ASAP!

[@debbiedulin6115]

It's a good thing that have another E body for reference and measurements ! Good work.

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@debbiedulin6115 Ya it definitely gave me the confidence to keep cutting lol. Thank you!

[@steveengelking7998]

I’m in for the whole build series!

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@steveengelking7998 I appreciate that! I’ll do my best!

[@GMCOldsRichmond]

You started with a car that would have been scrap a couple years ago, however it turns out you’re probably still ahead considering you’re doing it yourself. Great video. Can’t wait for the finished product.

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@GMCOldsRichmond I’ll save every one I get my hands on! Thanks for watching!

[@505racing3]

Awsome motivation just recently got me a 70 cuda rust bucket you give me motivation 💪

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@505racing3 Hell ya! Get to it!

[@genestroup1879]

You go man thats what hot rodding is all about. Its worth. Ill be looking forward to your progress

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@genestroup1879 Thank you!! I appreciate the support!

[@trumpstaffel1675]

I love the movie magic where the rust fused bolts just fly off the thing

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@trumpstaffel1675 They either come out or they break 🤷‍♂️

[@chrisminchopoulos2811]

Wow, if your car was a house, the common analogy would be, it was gutted to the studs. In your case, the car was gutted with one or two studs remaining in the entire structure. Great Work!

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@chrisminchopoulos2811 Thank you!! Ya I really didn’t mean to cut that much away but it just kept getting worse the further I went!

[@davidmckinney6577]

Awesome video

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@davidmckinney6577 Thanks!

[@markrichardson3566]

The classic is a replica ❤

[@JeronWhite]

This is a cool car

[@taylorebenguard6998]

got my subscription i needa see the rest of this

[@rowlandrestorations]

Thank you! I appreciate that!

[@johnkelly6942]

You’re doing a great job on a car that was inches from crusher. You need to tune out any of this “real car” BS I see elsewhere in the comments. My attitude is “OK smart guy, show us YOUR car”.

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@johnkelly6942 THANK YOU! I won’t be discouraged though. Even if I don’t do a great job, nobody else was fixing this car lol

[@EmpoGTR]

It's amazing that you can buy new body panels for such an old car. Looking at the amount of metal removed, there is almost no original metal left. It will be practically a new car in terms of bodywork. Cool work and filming, it's not easy to film something like this either, great job! Is it possible to register such a car after restoration?

[@rowlandrestorations]

Thank you!! Ya it is really nice to have the new panels. Without them, I don't think this car would ever be saved which would be a shame. And it is definitely possible to register. There's different processes in each state but even without paperwork you can usually get it inspected and certified by the state's highway patrol or dmv employees. In my case, I have the original vin intact and the title so it won't be any issue.

[@markrichardson3566]

Wow you're a pro ❤

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@markrichardson3566 haha hardly. But thank you!!

[@valtercordeirocampelo9706]

beautifull work congratulations !

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@valtercordeirocampelo9706 Thank you! I appreciate it!

[@michaelseymour3534]

For a moment, I thought you were going to totally obliterate it and roll in another car - the consummate body swap. Looking forward to your progress.

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@michaelseymour3534 haha ya that might have been the smart move. I’ll be bringing it back life though. Thanks for the support!

[@markrichardson3566]

Great video,I don't think it's a real car, only so much left ❤

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@markrichardson3566 oh there’s definitely an argument for if it’s a 70s car anymore. Guess it’s a tribute now lol

[@peterpann9619]

It's real ​@@rowlandrestorations

[@anthonycadiou8367]

It's about the time, money, a place to do it. The parts, are critical. The assembly of this car will need help.

[@danielfiske9849]

Insane!!😊

[@user-jt4cq8bk9d]

Glad I checked your latest project, I'm sure you got this one..most of your metalwork is top notch..they're definitely not the hack jobs of amateurs thinking who'll know if they can't see it!?! Anyways, can't wait for the next video on your '73 Cuda..one question, do you do all this work by yourself..I ask myself..during & after your video!?! If the answer is yes, I salute you sir.. Unbelievable!!! Good Luck on it all.

[@PeterBrock427]

Rust can be fixed ...lol

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@user-jt4cq8bk9d Thank you! I really appreciate the support! Ya it’s just me. I get occasional help from my mom, girlfriend, or a friend but otherwise just me trying to work on way too many things lol

[@SuperCommando60]

well, its not the worst i've seen...although usually its a high dollar car like a big block Cuda or Boss 302. this one is cool tho in that it's got 3 pedals...not too many of those in 74...hopefully it came with a VIN and fender tag. this would be a fun project if one has the time, space, money, and tools...looks like you got most of all that! will enjoy watching this come together.

[@rowlandrestorations]

It was kind of unique. It was originally a 340 4 speed but had 4 wheel drum. No fender tag but have the vin and title. I paid $6k for it plus a trailer and rotisserie.... probably overpaid at this point but I never started restoring these cuz it made sense monetarily lol. I appreciate the support!!

[@razvancalin6453]

@@rowlandrestorations If it's a 1974, shouldn't it have been a 360? The 340 was discontinued at the end of '73, I think. If this was a 360, you have the rare final-year 'Cuda (well, what's left of it). What do you plant to put in it (engine, transmission, rear, I mean)?

[@rowlandrestorations]

Ooh I think you're right. I just did a quick search on the VIN when I bought the car so I went off of that. No fender tag to find out more. 6.4 hemi, TR6060 6 speed, Coilver conversion and a custom rear independent suspension

[@razvancalin6453]

@@rowlandrestorations Hard to imagine the fender tag was gone... 😁😁😁. This is definitely a labor of love. Great work on the body, and superb camera work, too!

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@razvancalin6453 Lol, I know right? 😂. Thank you so much!

[@Mr.mopar71]

That's surprising being a SW car. Now if it came from new england it would make sense 😮

[@rowlandrestorations]

Guy who had it before brought it from Michigan when he moved to San Diego. It seemed to have spent its whole life on salted roads

[@AliAli-uu2mt]

👍👍👍👍

[@danielfiske9849]

That's a lot of work. Will the car be we worth anything? Great video 😊

[@rowlandrestorations]

I think its worth it to save it for sure. I'd love to see more of these on the road than another silly Cybertruck 😂. As for it being worth the investment... we shall see lol

[@genestroup1879]

You go man I love it. That's what hot rodding is all about.

[@brianbloom1799]

Dude that Is not the worst I have seen, I ran a shop 10 years , I have seen cuda's come in everything was garbage But the owner said fix it, 12 thousand in Body parts, It was his Fathers, That was Back in 93

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@brianbloom1799 jeez that is a fortune for that time. Even today actually. Wow though, if you were fixing cars worse than this I’m seriously impressed. Must’ve been pretty cool to run a restoration shop though

[@acardiac5983]

How much did it cost?

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@acardiac5983 paid $6k for it plus a bunch of parts, trailer, and rotisserie

[@Mr.mopar71]

Do you even have a frame jig? I can't believe you cut most all of the frame rails.

[@rowlandrestorations]

Oh no, I cut ALL of the frame rails out. There was nothing left of anything below the roof and there's still patches I'll have to make on some of the structure. And no frame jig 🫠

[@Mr.mopar71]

@rowlandrestorations that's insane. Granted there was a lot of Swiss cheese you would've been better off replacing it after you set the rest. Good luck

[@rowlandrestorations]

@ I made a gamble. Figured I’d rather just cut it out and figure out the fitment after than deal with the rust

[@Mr.mopar71]

@rowlandrestorations well I hope it pays off for you

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@Mr.mopar71 I appreciate the support!

[@danielfiske9849]

Are you using alll Dynacor ?

[@rowlandrestorations]

Mostly Dynacorn, yes. There are a few AMD panels but it was what was available and most cost effective. Some of the AMD stuff was 2 times the cost of Dynacorn. Not necessarily worth it and I can adjust the panels as needed to make it all work.

[@acardiac5983]

I hope you got free shipping from AMD this past weekend.

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@acardiac5983 lol. Would’ve been nice. Did most of this work in September

[@rorykelly8275]

How do you know???

[@rowlandrestorations]

Know what?

[@rorykelly8275]

@ you asked us to ask you how you know, so I asked

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@rorykelly8275 😅😅. You are right. I did ask that lol. To answer, I’ve definitely shortcut a few cars 😅. And they’re waiting for me to redo them….🫠

[@DavidOttosen]

The big question is, are you feeling discouraged with it?

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@DavidOttosen Hell no! Wish I could’ve stayed out there longer and gotten it back to a full roller. Hopefully I’ll get it together by the summer 🤞

[@charlesenyeart5421]

I'm pretty sure the one at my families farm in PA is worse LOL.

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@charlesenyeart5421 😱. Pics or it didn’t happen. lol. Is there any plans to fix it?

[@brianbloom1799]

It is the worst Part and the cost of those cutters, They Break all the time

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@brianbloom1799 damn spot welds make me want to throw all the tools lol. These were the cheap harbor freight ones though. As long as you don’t push too hard they work alright

[@spasitekto]

На кузове живого места нет что там можно восстановить

[@MrBlk87]

Following

[@brianbloom1799]

Was this car Pistol grip 4 speed 340 car 8 3/4 rear If so its worth every dime spent

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@brianbloom1799 as far as I can tell yes. Though I probably won’t be putting that combo back in since all those parts were long gone before me

[@garyackerson738]

You need a helper. Be careful of your back.

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@garyackerson738 haha that I do 💪

[@paulcasarez404]

Ha not even close to what this guy I know got he paid 6000 for a cuda that was a basket case boxes of used parts that were cracked busted bent or missing no wire harness no suspension no chrome no windows or upholstery

[@vikingfather1]

Are you hoping to save the top, everything else is RUST!!

[@rowlandrestorations]

I am. I'll have to do a little bit of patches in some spots but it's mostly solid. It'll be the only thing left of the original car haha

[@vikingfather1]

@ Enjoyed my first video, looking forward to seeing more. You’re a brave man!!

[@rowlandrestorations]

@@vikingfather1 Haha Thank you!

[@Wanous-hv7zo]

Car is junk

[@Brand-newme]

Is junk but not your junk respect other people's decisions he's want to rescue it

[@dotell3359]

You need a surface plate

[@rowlandrestorations]

I'm not sure what you mean. Like a frame jig?