65 Barracuda - Will it RUN and DRIVE After 30 Years Parked?

This 65 Barracuda was parked in 1994 and we were able to pick it up for $400. Will it run? The old slant 6 engine turned freely so it gave us hope that it would crank up and move under its own power. Before we could even finish the project, my dad sold the car, but we still limped it around the block without addressing the failed brakes and torn up shifter linkage. It was sketchy, but we did it and made a few bucks on the deal!
#willitstart #barracuda #mopar

[@joshbigwood878]

I just bought this 65 .from the guy that took the 225 out . The floors were gone .I just ordered the floor pans. And a driver side quarter panel. Trunk hinges should be here today. I am going to put an early 70's 318 LA in her and make here a driver. Was cool to see here on KZbin. Whish me luck

[@oscartheg6674]

My brain goes to hemi under glass dude it's so full of potential. Nice!!!

[@esidedude2869]

Man, it's people like you who are saving these cars from being crushed. I love it. Thanks brother!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thank you for watching!

[@alanwood5857]

It's very entertaining to watch you get these old wrecks going again. Plus doing a victory lap is too funny!

[@robertwells1650]

Another car buff in the making! So great to see that. Father and son, father and daughter. Brings back memories of working with my dad on his boats. Cheers

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Robert! I'm hoping to include Isaac in some more of my videos. He had fun with this one, and I think he'll be a great helper like his big sister one day.

[@stevehilliard1495]

Isaac is coming on fast, great to see him growing up. A smart little dude. Great video sir

[@HotRodHoarder]

He's growing up quick! I was glad he got to hang out with me a little bit for this one.

[@terryeustice5399]

Got that tower of power to live again. Great engine. Very cool 😎. And moving on its own power. Outstanding 💯 Thanks for sharing! 👍👊❤️

[@user-yx2ip6cr9h]

Sorry to hear that guy is going to take the motor out of it. It deserves to be put back to at least some of it's former glory.

[@Wooley689]

A childs imagination and wonderment is good to see.

[@79tazman]

That's a cool old barracuda and knew it would run since it is a slant six. The car looks like it needs some body work but the frame looks to be solid so it would not be hard to cut the rust out and weld some new metal in I have always loved those early Valiant/Cuda cars with the fastback styling and big back window

[@SrvTodd]

Your persistence paid off! Your door latch/seatbelt combo was a little sketchy though. Lol Great stuff!

[@IEchuckie]

And no brakes 😮

[@markallen1413]

Cool video as always, i had a 65 comando 273 4 speed that was really nice back in the mid 80's with cragars and pretty fast for that small of a v8, I always like your videos especially when a Mopar is present 👍👍👍👍👍✅✅✅✅✅.....leaning tower of power...lol✅

[@moneygooddude]

I just love the boy enjoying the toy, Oh and his son too!

[@brianandrews7099]

You scored! Every Barracuda I find in that kinda shape is still $1500-4000! I’m not prone to jealousy, but I got to admit … I am jealous of a deal like that!

[@timothyballinger6280]

I've got to start watching Facebook market place! I really want one like this one or like the darts you sold to sleeper dude! Awesome!

[@Mike-Olds-1]

The fish swims again 👍🇺🇸

[@HotRodHoarder]

Yes sir! Barely!

[@jrmrencso8716]

Good job, the first car I remember in the family was my dad's 65 Barracuda, red, 273, auto, wish I had it today.

[@Clappedoutgarbage]

400 bucks?! Pretty sure the back glass is worth atleast double that well worth saving it and getting back on the road

[@oscartheg6674]

There's a lot for me to enjoy about this car three on the tree love it you know why it's slanted because the thing is such a tall engine that was my brother told me that, and I like this car even if it is rough is okay just like bump is racing. It's a straight 6 it's awesome they got so much Toric.

[@davidmancuso2334]

The old slant 6. Quite the runner.

[@GreybeardGarage1972]

badge says barracuda , top of the dash leads me to believe its a super bee 😂

[@kevinbarrett5001]

That's awesome man. I got a 66' I used to drive. Still got it but hasn't ran for a long time. Got a 273 in it. Them rally wheels are worth that.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Nice! I'll probably be kicking myself for selling it so quick, but we made a few bucks and moved on.

[@michaelb5330]

What an absolutely beautiful car almost 70 years old would make an incredible project and perfect candidate for a restomod

[@sandwichbar8226]

Great vidya. Shame the ole girl's getting parted out tho ☹️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇺🇲

[@HotRodHoarder]

Yeah, pretty sad ending, seeing how good the ol Slant 6 ran. The engine has already been pulled and body sold. Maybe someone will fix the body and get it back on the road.

[@jeffscott8323]

I had a 64 like this. 273 4 speed 2 barrel carb. Factory. Wish I had it now.

[@rogerdumais7637]

Your suppose to put a gas and oil mixture in the carburetor to lubricate the rings when an engine been sitting for so long

[@davida.p.9911]

Leaning Tower of Power! 😎👍 Very cool Barracuda (not to be confused with the 'Cuda that came later) Would make a cool hot rod for sure!! 413 Max Wedge! (Now im just fantasizing) Thanks for sharing!

[@HotRodHoarder]

I'd say these things were a handful with just about any V8, but yeah an old Max Wedge would definitely provide a thrill!

[@Mercmad]

​@@HotRodHoardera warm 340 and auto trans would be a reasonable swap .

[@NathansMoparGarage]

Cool save

[@BoxcarsGarage]

What a crazy location for a distributor

[@HotRodHoarder]

It's crazy how much room there is in the engine bay, except for the distributor being crammed over next to the inner fender.

[@brandonford8092]

Sooo, it's a superBEEracuda with the rare woad wunner package 😮 Also, just named my blue pitbull puppy Cuda

[@barrycuda3769]

Officially, I think the engine should be red. One good thing is that most of those missing parts can be taken from a Valiant .

[@HotRodHoarder]

Was the engine color a Dodge vs. Plymouth thing?

[@barrycuda3769]

@@HotRodHoarder As far as I know ,same for Plymouth and Dodge, originally red, later on blue, and then black. By the way thanks for all the very interesting,very informative videos, and you're a great Dad ,it takes me back .👍

[@wingerfan1]

Anytime you decide to visit Alaska. You're more than welcome to try and help me get my 63 Lemans running.

[@HotRodHoarder]

I'd love to visit! *during the summer

[@wingerfan1]

Well, that works out perfect because I'm not going to work on my Pontiac until the summer. I'm not very familiar with distributors, especially old points. Would love to get it going and show you around.

[@wingerfan1]

Besides, I don't think you really want to come here and deal with over 3 feet of snow and counting.

[@IEchuckie]

I can't see a old cuda with out thinking about hemi under glass 😮

[@paulscottbaker6042]

Hey that’s my car I owed it back in the 80s

[@johncoffman2703]

you got a great partner to help

[@roberthill2219]

In 1965, NASCAR banned the (all-mighty) Hemi and Richard Petty went drag racing....BTW... it's almost cheaper to put a straight axle under it then convert to a stock V8.... and good luck with headers that fit the OEM front end....

[@mick_1949]

Yeah, cool azz. Thank you champion 👍🇦🇺

[@jdvintageauto2958]

I'd be happy to find one for that price. I'm curious about the Rally wheels, aren't they 4 1/2" pattern. If I remember correctly the 67 I had was the 4" pattern. Cool project!

[@HotRodHoarder]

I believe this car has the smaller 4 inch pattern. We took a spare tire/wheel off my dad's '64 Valiant and it bolted right on.

[@jdvintageauto2958]

@@HotRodHoarder i didn't know they made 4" pattern rallys. Cool👍.

[@michaelnelson9140]

I know where there is a car like this sitting in the weeds. And it’s for sale. It has a small block v8, and a stick shift floor shifter. With buckets. But there’s one major problem. It was hit real hard in the 1/4 panel.

[@timmiller260]

Started to bodywork and primmed over rain coming

[@jamesdewiel4736]

Used to have one of those along time ago loved that little car put shag carpet in the back it folds down you can sleep in back

[@HotRodHoarder]

Nice! I noticed the fold down seat. They were definitely some neat cars. I'll be kicking myself for selling this one so quick.

[@ThomasThomas-wn3km]

Runs and drives

[@HotRodHoarder]

Barely!

[@tommycook9620]

Nice find

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching Tommy!

[@mikedaugharty5544]

good job there horder

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks Mike!

[@joshuagibson2520]

I should be watching, but I'm making tacos! I'll watch it later and listen now.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Nice, I could go for some tacos...

[@jessicawells5145]

I would rebondo it up again put a 200 dollars paint job with some cragers and drive the wheels off it

[@HotRodHoarder]

Yeah, honestly, the car had good enough glass and trim that a budget paint job would've really worked nicely.

[@americanpatriotbill]

I had a 65 barracuda commando v8, 273 4 barrel with a 4 speed

[@HotRodHoarder]

Nice! I never realized how rare the V8 4 speed Barracudas were until I started doing some studying on these cars. Very cool.

[@americanpatriotbill]

Wish I still had it

[@SeymourBalz]

Just to go before your time.. You could buy one of those new from a Dlymouth Pealer That was from a radio Comercial, advertising them. The guy could only say, "Backaruda" A fairy or something fixed that, and them he could pronounce Barracuda !! But couldn't pronounce Plymouth Dealer !! I STILL call them Backarudas !!!

[@davesaylor5135]

The rallye wheels are worth a good price

[@HotRodHoarder]

I'm assuming these are the smaller 4-inch bolt pattern? Luckily, we had a spare tire/wheel off my dad's Valiant that bolted on the front.

[@tommycook9620]

​@HotRodHoarder damn bolt pattern does look small didn't know they were different

[@davesaylor5135]

​@@HotRodHoarderI still have the small bolt on my 71 swinger factory on front 15x7 wheel vintyques on rear

[@jasonrackawack9369]

Dang 400 bucks.....the back window glass should bevworth at least that....really good score if it has more body and frame than rust.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Honestly, I never had a chance to really give it a full inspection underneath. This was a quick project. I'm sure it was salvageable, but definitely had some previous repairs.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

👍👍

[@HotRodHoarder]

Thanks for watching!

[@conorcuomo4283]

Leaning tower of power stump Puller

[@66skate]

Pretty nice for the money paid. Hope the new owner fixes it up. These are getting harder to find.

[@hippydippy]

I had one of those with the same engine. Had an automatic stick on the center console. Paid $75 for it in 79 with a ratty exhaust. It sounded like a tank. lol

[@HotRodHoarder]

Nice! I was surprised the exhaust was still intact on this one. Actually sounded decent when we'd force the carburetor to idle.

[@gr5535]

Its a Turkey 😂

[@HotRodHoarder]

That was my favorite moment, for sure!

[@600wheel]

He pops the hood and I’m out🤘

[@tstahler5420]

I bet that rear window is extremely expensive.

[@scottwhitmer2034]

Those rear windows are $1500 to $2000!

[@KoolDude100]

Be very careful with the back window glass, I believe they're just about irreplaceable!!!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Yeah, I'd say there aren't many of them out there.

[@andreamills5852]

That back window is worth $400.00. Could turn it into a Richard Petty drag car

[@HotRodHoarder]

It would've been a great one to make into a Richard Petty A/FX match racer. Why didn't I think of that?

[@douglaslambert579]

I would think the rear window is worth more that that!

[@HotRodHoarder]

Probably so! I'm sure we sold it too cheap, but we made a few bucks and had some fun, so that's all that matters I guess.

[@robertmcfarland3323]

Put in a 360 and call it done

[@HotRodHoarder]

It's definitely begging for a V8, but that slant 6 sure ran nice and smooth!

[@stuarthightower418]

Gonna be a parts car?

[@HotRodHoarder]

Yep, unfortunately, the engine was used for another project. The car has already been sold again (without the engine).

[@jeffsr8300]

And just think, if Plymouth would have designed those rear wheel wells a little bit better we would have had fish cars instead of pony cars.

[@HotRodHoarder]

These early Barracudas are not the prettiest cars in the world...but the '67-69 Barracudas really made up for it. Probably my favorite Mopar body style.

[@overbuiltautomotive1299]

very build-able

[@garryhatchett775]

Too bad it’s getting parted out. I’ve seen worse cars saved.

[@johndillinger8482]

jeez another will it run video.this stuff is getting old.

[@indianaslim4971]

The beauty of u-tube is that you can make the type of videos that you enjoy and get your very own negative comments.

[@HotRodHoarder]

Obviously, will it run videos are not the focus of my content here on KZbin...I mostly focus on vintage drag car documentaries and old car hoards, but my family and I do this for fun, so I might as well video it.