68 Barracuda Transformation: Final Trim Check and Installed before Paint

[@edsmachine93]

Looks great Joe. The moldings are nice. Your attention to detail matters here. Thanks for sharing. 🏁 👍🇺🇸👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Appreciate the support, Ed! The trim is a nice contrast for sure

[@DesertRatFabrication]

Very nice Joe😀😀

[@JustMoparJoe]

Appreciate it!

[@roadhardrestorations]

Gaps look great!

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@roadhardrestorations thanks brother

[@anthonynapier4668]

Nice 👍👍👍👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

It's always a good time to prep for paint!

[@bluescelt5317]

All good info for us 2nd gen Barracuda owners.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Glad you enjoyed it! I love my 68. The more I work on this one, the worst mine looks 😅

[@blakesmusclecar]

@@JustMoparJoe - Looking forward to seeing Joe's 68 Fastback once he starts on his new paint job. I think it already looks pretty dam good as it is.

[@Duster_Garage]

The ‘68 Barracuda grille. It’s gotta be in the top 3, best looking grilles of all time.

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@Duster_Garage yea buddy! It reminds me of the 70 super bee.

[@blakesmusclecar]

I always wanted a 70 or 71 Cuda. However, the 68 always reals me back.

[@SeanJoseph-s2s]

Good content.....great job Joe...thanks...🔧🔧👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Appreciate it!

[@donaldhalls2189]

I recon your doing better than ok ,all the particulars all sorted, can't wait, guna be a show piece, 😂thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks, I’m giving it my best shot!

[@tims72demon]

Thanks for showing this Joe. I have new mouldings for my Demon. I was thinking of putting a thin plastic shim behind the moulding to leave a very small gap and then drill the screw holes to hold the moulding in place. You're still the teacher 👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

I’m always learning new tricks from other people’s projects. Thanks Brother

[@donross8707]

Your doing a fantastic job with this car well done

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks for the kind words. Getting close!

[@johnmullins2798]

I wish everybody took as much care as you on a project. Going to be a nice car.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Appreciate the kind words! I put a lot of time into the details.

[@strokerwatson4770]

It's coming together very nice 👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks, I can't wait to get some paint on it!

[@jeffholenda8855]

Car is looking great! The trim is looking good! I am a fan of the fender molding.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Me too! I may have to add some to my barracuda. But I have painted fiberglass bumpers.

[@Coronetguy]

Amazing tail panels.. I would love to find a set that nice! Ok the music you picked for the walk around the end made laugh!! Last song was either Wonder Woman, or Mannex!! 😂😂 I have a 68, so I’m watching every move.. love it. Thanks Joe!

[@JustMoparJoe]

I’m glad you enjoyed the music! I’m getting close to putting the paint on this bad boy! And it’s Chips!

[@icetech6]

Things lookin great Joe

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother

[@mantlemail]

Can’t wait to see that thing done!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Amen to that!

[@blakesmusclecar]

Me either!

[@dannovello1577]

Beautiful job Joe, who ever restored the front grill surrounds and head light surrounds did an excellent job as well! Its not an easy job, I took apart mine, and had them "bright dipped" and repaired broken studs, and swedge riveted, (like factory), them back together. Quite a process. I couldn't quite get the two, (upper & lower) pieces to squeeze together as tight as I would have liked at the but joints, but, just a nice driver too. That 'cuda is going to be beautiful once you spray the final color coat on her! Great Job Joe! PS: If the guy that restored the grill surrounds doesn't mind, a link to his business would really help a few A body barracuda owners out that want to restore theirs. Almost impossible to find anyone with the skill to do them correctly.

[@JustMoparJoe]

It is hard to find the right people for those kinds of repairs. I will see if Darren will share their information. I’d love to have them in racecar 😂

[@dannovello1577]

@JustMoparJoe i lived just south of San Francisco, and drove my parts to, (& from), LA, (because I feared they would be dammaged/lost if mailed), to a shop that does the correct bright dip process to the aluminum, and they straightened some dents as well. Riveting them back together was a whole nuther challenge. Being hard-headed, I didn't want to use pop rivets, so had to find correct size, factory style rivets, and had a machinist make, and modify tools to be able to work/fit in the tight areas where the parts are riveted together. (for the stud repairs too), was about a 2 year process to get it completed. I took pictures of the process, but wish I had a (time laps) video of it, to help others. This was back in 2016 - 18. Now I live in TN. Not sure if that bright dip shop even exists in LA anymore, with all the air quality regulations. : /

[@jeffdavis5704]

Your trim lined up real good, that grille looks great and the body work looks crisp. Keep up the good content Joe.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! I’m happy with how the trim came out

[@MyKARSShop]

Does my heart good to see that somebody else test fits everything before the color goes on. I fit fit refit and refit again so many times before I spray on the color in the clear. Good work. But you knew that. 😎

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Buddy! It’s a big step I think a lot of people might skip! Then it’s paint scratching and metal popping to make something work afterwards.

[@ChristopherJohnston-t5z]

That chrome is going to look even better once you get the color on the car. Your work is outstanding sir!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks, appreciate the kind words!

[@mattwhaley9917]

Looking awesome! I appreciate the CHiPs music at the end, spent most of my childhood growing up with CHiPs.

[@JustMoparJoe]

It was the perfect song for the occasion!

[@joecurmaci5880]

It's beautiful meticulous work

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thank you! I’m getting close!

[@terryboothe2309]

Looking really good . I enjoyed the video . I agree with what someone else said about how that chrome is gonna look even better with the paint . It’s really gonna pop !

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Terry! Chrome on Red will be sweet!

[@johnelliott7375]

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving Day JMJ I have been enjoying your work as always.

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@johnelliott7375 thank you, John! Same to you!

[@musclecarmitch908]

Looks great! Great fitment and tips! I've always liked wheel opening trim, sure will look great against the red!👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

It will really tie the whole thing together!

[@bradsrestorations1085]

It's absolutely beautiful. Good work!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks, it's coming together!

[@moparnut6286]

💪🏁🇺🇸

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks John!

[@79asspin]

I really really like it. 👍👍👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Jaybo

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

Sharp lines Joe . 👌🇦🇺✌️.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother

[@Driver-o2g]

Very sweet❤

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks, I can't wait to lay down the paint!

[@Driver-o2g]

@JustMoparJoe I bet

[@Grandadsjunk]

Very nice

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Grand

[@billyeichler176]

Great job Joe keep rolling

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks! Almost there!

[@richardmoerke9329]

Looks great! Better than factory did.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks! Can’t wait to see it in the paint!

[@blakesmusclecar]

I agree

[@Anthony-nw5zv]

Looks good Joe 😊

[@JustMoparJoe]

Getting so close to the paint! Thanks brother

[@josepenate7367]

Your doing a spectacular job ,especially the first front molding,I like the creativity with the wood.you have an excellent eye to detail,the owners car is in good hands.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thank you very much! Working on my final sand video now! So close to paint time

[@UnfinishedProjectDartSport]

Crab Imperial!!

[@NathansMoparGarage]

🍟

[@NathansMoparGarage]

Trim is looking good. Would you use nos plastic trim clips or get new ones?

[@JustMoparJoe]

The rear tail panel uses a metal banded piece that nuts on the backside. The grille screws and has small bolts in to place. Metal clips around the windows. I think I’m safe and he saved all his original stuff

[@tonyb3864]

Way better than driver quality. Nice.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks!

[@johnagreen883]

3M two sided tape might be a good idea Joe. It's made in several thicknesses, I have a roll of .020" by 1" in clear, and another that's. 040" by 1" in black. It will stop any wear into the paint. I don't know if it's available in 1/4" width, which is about what you'd need, but you could cut whatever width you can get down. Just a thought, enjoy your videos!

[@JustMoparJoe]

I appreciate the tip! I may have to ask the pros what they prefer

[@rickseeman5679]

Lots of labor to do a good job. It ain’t easy.

[@JustMoparJoe]

It’s a labor of love, but it’s worth it!

[@JustMoparJoe]

I need to get Greg to approve!

[@blakesmusclecar]

Joe has done outstanding work for us on other projects as well. He is our "Go To" Mopar man!

[@peacemaker6156]

I painted my first time. Sanded for 6 months and it still looks like lipstick on a pig. But im just as proud of it as a new bughatti.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Labor of love!

[@Anthony-nw5zv]

So A & D is the place to go for chrome pieces ok. My 69 Satellite would look great with new chrome around the wheel wells. And doggone it, I wonder if they carry fender turn signals.

[@JustMoparJoe]

I think so. I know classic industries should

[@blakesmusclecar]

Who is A&D?

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@blakesmusclecar I think he means AMD. KZbin’s closed captions can’t always understand what I’m saying

[@blakesmusclecar]

@@JustMoparJoe - Ahh that makes sense. I think it's more of me being a little slow. Lol.

[@moparedtn]

Can't ask for much better I'd say - but how's the trim around the rear window? That stuff can be a right pain in the arse sometimes. - Ed on the Ridge

[@JustMoparJoe]

I’ll give it a try. He did allow me to remove it and the windshield after it was brought in to the shop. It was very straight and true shaped after removal

[@plymouth-bbody]

Jeez Joe we got to build you a bit more shop so you can move around a bit more .

[@JustMoparJoe]

That’s in the process right now 🎉🎉🎉

[@plymouth-bbody]

@@JustMoparJoe awesome

[@robertmagni7201]

Having block sanding flash backs 😅

[@JustMoparJoe]

Just a few more hours…days..

[@20CentMotors]

groovy CHiPs music, thanks for not using the Doris Day Barracuda intro kzbin.info/www/bejne/e52wiICkqrV0aMU

[@JustMoparJoe]

Man! I’ve never seen that one before. Definitely heard the song.

[@blakesmusclecar]

🤣

[@stephenlineman]

Oustanding this is why agood paint job costs $$$$$$

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thank you!

[@apocolypse11]

Joe runs 6.1sec on a drag car cleetus builds 6.7 sec f150 with whipple everyday driver. Modern cars are to fast with lil effort. I'm just waiting for dodge to make 1000hp minivan just for fun. "Hellvan" maybe even bring back the barracuda with awd n 1000hp base model. Ridiculous

[@JustMoparJoe]

If I had Cleetus’ money, I could do back flips. But you gotta make the most with what you have. I’m DIY, he’s BIY.