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[@leaburnpatey2596]

Everybody keep watching his youtube videos to support Steve in his time of need. Get well soon Steve.

[@mikeadie7031]

Your friends are concerned Steve. 🙏

[@jamesharrington4923]

We love you Steve get better soon and can't wait to see and learn from you buddy 😊😊😊😊

[@SolamenteVees]

Hoping for an update. Steve is part of my morning routine every day. I watch his vids with my cats at the kitchen table.

[@jamesharrington4923]

@@SolamenteVees same here I watch his videos while I drink my coffee and get ready for work.

[@nonamesplease6288]

Isn't Barrett Jackson going on? Perhaps Steve is just demonstrating his auto knowledge on the podium?

[@geotec67]

He's loading these videos so I'm guessing he's just fine.

[@vdubboy85225]

Thank you Steve. My first car was shared with my Grandfather. It was a '66 Barracuda with a 318, cream yellow with a vinyl top. Thanks for the memories, and hoping you speedyist recovery ❤

[@jeffreycarleton1535]

My Dad, used to call these, Back-a-rudas, he was a Chevy guy at heart, but he owned one Mopar, a 1964 sport fury with a 383! He got it used from my, Uncles Moe, who had just purchased a brand new, 1969 ,Plymouth GTX 440, 4speed car, he had special ordered! Myself ,and his wife, Donna,who used to watch me after school went to go pick it up! It was B5 blue, with a black vinyl top, and black interior, with bucket seats! I’ll never forget the song that 4speed would sing, the sound of those gears meshing together! It was music to my ears! Not to mention the sound of that 440 rumbling under the hood! I’m so glad I grew up in those days! So many stories about the cars, my Dad ,and uncles owned back then! They all were working class guys, with a need for speed!

[@nonamesplease6288]

I'm surprised that nobody snatched that big rear window. Those windows are made of pure unobtainium.

[@petestaint8312]

Thought the same!

[@Burntoilcoffee]

cant give them away. I got two spares. they are virtually indestructible and outlast the car

[@fhwolthuis]

I hope you're OK, Steve 🍀

[@buckshotcake706]

Praying for a speedy recovery, and strength for your family! Back in the '80s, I had three '65 Barracudas. One was a 225 "slant six" with a 4 speed, the other 2 were 273 / 4 speed cars. Love 'em to this day!

[@jayl6088]

My parents purchased a 1965 Barracuda new in Miami. We used that car for several long road trips with a family of four. Miami to New York for NY Worlds Fair in 1965 and Miami to Montreal for Expo 67. It was a basic car, auto, 225 slant six, no AC, AM radio and a heater. I remember my parents insisting the dealer add rear seat belts. That car stayed in the family long enough to be my first car. Drove it for a few months and gave it back to my dad. Bought an MGB.

[@suehinze1566]

< I have a 69 340 Barracuda convertible. Pretty good condition, non original. My husband has a 65 Barracuda formula S that he's had for many years. He set it up for weekend drag racing, and just cruising around, with a 340. I still have scars on my knuckles from setting his lifters. Lol. Unfortunately, its been in storage for years. We got married and had 4 kids, whom are adults with their own kids now. His car has been sitting ever since except for some welding of the frame few years back. Wed love to get it running again. He still has everything, but of course the block probably needs some machine work and hed like to put new bushings on while its apart. I love your show. Its so interesting and you know everything it seems. Prayers for quik healing.

[@butcher390]

Hope you're well 🙏🤞 Steve

[@fishgeralding9224]

A while back, when I was down after some emergency surgery, Mr. Magnante sent me well wishes for a speedy recovery. He's first class in my book! I hope all is well with him. 🙏 I'm taking a small road trip Saturday to north Florida to visit an old friend from my teaching days. We're going to visit a mutual friend that has a 69 rs ss L89! I can hardly wait to take a ride in that bad boy! Chrome bumpers, carburetors, and rwd, the good ole day's!

[@kyleballenger2216]

Prayers for healing for you Steve !!!

[@guyjordan8201]

I miss my ‘66 ‘Cuda from my teenage years. All my hopes Steve.

[@Tim1963-u6n]

It's hard to believe the King is still around taking photos with fans , what a great driver and person. Thanks Steve for including him in this video

[@wolfgangdavis3093]

Appreciate the love for the old fish! Got a 66 myself

[@robertkarl5753]

Praying for a full recovery! Come back soon Steve, we miss you!!

[@vettekid3326]

I was an eight year old kid when the Barracuda came out and I remember the radio promotion for the cars for the local Chrysler Plymouth dealer. It was all about two guys talking and one kept calling it a Backaruda. Of course it was on display at the local shopping center, Sheridan Village, in Peoria Illinois for everyone to see to perk interest in it and as I remember they were still using those WW2 surplus searchlights after dark to draw attention to the dealership up on Main Street.

[@konkon7767]

I hope everything goes well for you, Steve. It was always great speaking with you at the Stafford Springs Swap Meets. . My Grandfather bought a 64 Barracuda brand new with the 225 Slant Six & Console Shifted 3 Speed Automatic. He and my Grandmother went everywhere by car on vacation. They didn't like flying. So, after 11 years he gave it to my Mom with over 200,000 miles on it. She had it for 5 years until my brother threw down a pair of pliers from the 2nd floor right through that HUGE rear window. That was the end of that. This was the early 1980's. No Internet to search the Earth for a replacement. My Stepdad & I joked about making a Rumble Seat in it's place.

[@timstein3302]

The second time around, reminded me that it's Gutter boys' car from the Wraith. Get well soon, Steve.

[@Ron_Lockwood]

Pixelating dog 🐶 face. Classic. Love the channel.❤

[@larrytrimble8539]

I knew someone else had to have noticed that too

[@Truckguy2007]

That back glass is like gold. I don’t think anyone reproduces it anymore.

[@davebaker9128]

No kidding, that rear window can and will make or break the whole car, can't get these rear windows unless you have one made, very expensive

[@jimhagenford79]

Best wishes for you steve! God bless you & praying for a speedy recovery! We love your knowledge and digs!!!❤

[@ponyman56]

My thoughts and prayers for your complete recovery my great and wise guru.

[@Blowinshiddup]

The Bar-B-Cuda episode of Roadkill is one of my faves.

[@JeffKopis]

I had a 63 Valiant V-200, 2 Dr, 170, AT, and a 64 Dart, 4 Dr, 273, AT, White with a red gut, my favorite combo. GREAT little cars!

[@rpsmith2990]

An aunt of mine had a '65 Barracuda. As a result, for a while, my brother and I were never without one of the Aurora 1/32 scale models of the car, in the same color. Not a lot of people know what you've told us about in this video. Another related question would involve the Hyper-pak 6 cylinder Valiants...

[@lilmike2710]

A friend of mine has one sitting in his garage. As it has sat since we were in grade school together. His dad bought it back in the early 80's with no engine or interior. Virtually rust free. He bought it for a couple hundred bucks and said "imma fix it up soon as I have the money and time ".. translation, "I'm never gonna do anything to it." My friend has been saying the exact same thing since he inherited it. And there it has sat. Here we are, well into our 50's and it still sits in his garage just like it sat when his dad bought it. Lol p*sses me off a little. I ask to buy it at least once a year whenever we get together for Alabama football games. He refuses to even discuss it.

[@willhorting5317]

Sentimentality often outweighs money. I know that from personal experience.

[@LeSiZmOr]

Great stuff Steve. Get well soon. Prayers for full and speedy recovery!

[@tonyricketts5569]

My parents first new car was a 64 Valiant with the 273 v8. A 4 door sleeper. My grandfather was a service manager at a Plymouth dealership.

[@carriekutt6566]

Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers Steve praying for a positive recovery at this time🙏

[@sadwingsraging3044]

Spent many a mile laying under that back glass as a kid in a gold V8 Barracuda.

[@georgebaker9352]

Thoughts and prayers, Steve and family!

[@michaeldelsesto2742]

A friend of mine had one back in 1977 with a nice 340 4 barrel

[@wayneoakley1832]

You're in our prayers brother we love you and look forward to seeing you soon

[@JustinRoberts-nm6un]

Please get well soon Steve, my thoughts and prayers are with you

[@johnoconnor5581]

I loved how at one point you referred to the Barracuda as a “Bacaruda”! I thought my dad was the only one who used that term back in the days when the car was in production. He thought the Barracuda was the greatest car and spoke of it often. As the sole financial supporter in a family that included my mom and 3 children, we of course ended up with a 4 door Valiant, slant six motor with a 3 speed column mounted manual transmission. When I do my weekly motorcycle rides through the Texas Hill Country, I often ride past a home where a Barracuda sits somewhat forlornly adjacent to the driveway. I keep thinking I should stop and inquire about that car

[@bbbbb816]

I got a Barracuda car in a box of cereal when I was a little boy. I still remember how cool I thought it was.

[@davidgilbert7789]

That intact rear window Is worth big bucks by itself!

[@douglasbergdahl8252]

Steve so sorry to hear, prayers to you. Get Well! God Bless! 🙏

[@marccaruso9789]

Back in high school in the mid 70's a buddy of mine had a '65 Barracuda with the 273 4 Bbl...and a 4 spd....black with a white stripe down the blew the engine & on to a '68 Chevelle....

[@mitchfrank48]

Crazy how these cars Steve talks about all have models and old magazines right in the cars!

[@russellregnier5811]

Cool story. My friend has 66 barracuda. Together me and him got it up and running. Ita 318 with a 3 speed manual

[@kmath50]

It's amazing that the back glass is still in good shape. The intake was "single plane" order for the 273 to fit under the hood.

[@jessewait2931]

Found one of those intakes over 30 years ago. Thought that was pretty damn cool. Gotta wonder how many other cars, other than inlines came with a factory single plane

[@carolynstanford1623]

We are praying for your recovery, Steve ❤.

[@Vics2CarGarage]

My mom had a 64 Valiant Baracuda with the 273. It was a cool car. Thanks Steve. Can't wait for your return. Love you Brother.

[@CORVAIRWILD]

Amazing crash story, sad outcome, reality, but if it bleeds... and the young boy is only a statistic in time. Thank you for posting such a complete interesting fact period and my condolences to the family these almost 60 years later

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

What’s up Corvairwild. 👍

[@lkporter1989]

Please let us know your ok man. Were really worried

[@jerrys9226]

That push button transmission was also known as a “jukebox” transmission.

[@jonathanmorrisey5771]

Steve forgot the PARK lever to the left of the buttons.....

[@mikechaney4583]

Thanks Steve! I love your passion for automotive history and legends

[@DavidByrd-i2v]

Great bit of history on the barracuda and the king. Only one bit of history missing.....you guessed it, a historic gouge at motor trend....lol

[@ricksaint2000]

Thank you Steve, hope you are well.

[@melvindavis2789]

I have a 64 Barracuda and I am currently going over the body work and digging out all of the bondo. Its a fun project but a couple things thru me off when I started looking into rebuilding the 273 into mimicking the 273 Commando. The intake bolt angles for the 1964 are different from the later models. So you either have to get new holes drilled to match the 4 barrel intake or find new heads. Since they pretty much stayed the same after this finding new heads isn't really difficult, just an unexpected "bump in the road".

[@rickrice3221]

Nice job on the “Brand X” Steve; I’ve got the makings of a 42 Jr on the bench. I’ve owned my 273 ‘64 ‘cuda since ‘86; a LA built car, being garaged for it’s 40 or so years in Massachusetts has helped…

[@keithsayer8058]

That rear glass is probably worth a couple grand by itself 👍🏼

[@barrycuda3769]

A lot of people seem to be fascinated by the push button auto shift , I'd much rather have it on the column , really accessible and easy to use.

[@Daniel-fd3wp]

If you can type you can drive. 👍

[@burthenry7740]

@@Daniel-fd3wp We did call it 'typewriter drive' as kids in the 1960's. Don't ever remember hearing of anyone having problems with them. Unlike Ford's electro-mechanical system on the Edsel.

[@BuzzLOLOL]

We were in the modern pushbutton era... everything was going to be as easy as pushing a button...

[@JeffKopis]

A lotta guys end up missing D and hitting N (or worse, R), which ya can't do with the pushbuttons (aka "typewriter" shift).

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Thanks Steve hope everything is ok with you and your family.

[@garygross6849]

Like the reruns. Looking forward to you getting back to new videos. Stay well.

[@bruceprentice6441]

I always liked the Valiant/Baracuda better than the Ford stang. We used the engine mounts from a smashed up Cuda with a 273, to mount a 318 in a 66 Valiant. The Valiant sub frame was the same as the Cuda for 66, but there were no 318 mounts that could match the subframe, although the 273 mounts could bolt right onto the 318 block.

[@davidszakacs6888]

Cool. I installed a 273 4-speed from a wrecked Barracuda in my ‘63 Valiant and had to also use the engine cradle to make everything fit. Should have gotten the rear end because I went through a couple speed shifting!

[@bruceprentice6441]

@@davidszakacs6888 I also took out the stock rear end, and up graded the rear end grears to a limited slip, which was an available option on the Valiant. The option list was on a paper sticker on the body, underneath the back seat. So you only had to go through the wrecking yard pulling up the back seats to find the rear end gears that came with the cars. Much easier than taking off the backing plate cover on the rear end

[@diegosilang4823]

In my opinion, 1964 Mustang looks better than the 1964 Barracuda, specially the fast back models. However, the 1964-1973 Mustang shared similar weakness of bulky suspension towers restricting the engine displacement up to 429. The 1964 barracuda have no problem fitting 440.

[@petestaint8312]

These were awesome looking cars! Rather have a Barracuda than a Mustang.

[@pauljohanson7643]

Actually, 1964 to 1974 is an 11 year run. You need to count both end years.

[@guyfawkesuThe1]

This car was almost an SUV! That glass back and fold down rear seat was about 5' of space to the back of the front seats!!! 273 Commando V-8.

[@daveridgeway2639]

Hi Steve, good car, good video! The 1964 Plymouth Barracuda was not to be released instill the 1965 model year until Chrysler Corporation found out about Lee Iacocca releasing the the Ford Mustang in spring of 1964. Lee Iacocca's philosophy, was come out with a new modal of car in the spring verses the fall to boost car sales. Their are minor changes from 1964 to 1965 Mustangs, but all 1964 Mustangs where titled 1965. This has been a big argument in regards to the National Mustang Car Club concourse judged car shows. Please reply. Dave...

[@kencraig7308]

Petty had incredible patience with Dodge, of course he was winning races, fighting tooth and nail it seemed. Glad he jumped ship for one year with the Talladega, he showed Dodge who was "Boss" 🤠 🇺🇸

[@darrendempsey5432]

No one explains the details on a car like you do Steve ,waiting for your series of junkyard garage to continue , get better soon 👍

[@johnkranyics281]

These videos are great the second time around. 👍👍🇨🇦

[@jamesblair9614]

I love that huge expanse of glass, which oddly, has it’s own curvature which doesn’t exactly meld with the skin of the roof, when viewed in profile. It’s beautiful non the less. Hurry back Steve, looking forward to the next time I hear you say Cancelled! What do you mean we’re cancelled!

[@randyfarris775]

My cousin had a1966 Barracuda. He put a 440 duel 4 barrel out of a New Yorker in it, had to swap sides with the manifolds to do the exhaust. Was a wild looking set up but did that thing ever work!!

[@peters8758]

Bucket seat 1965 Barracudas kept the cable operated tranny from the push-button setup from ‘64 but had a floor shifting lever connected. In ‘66 they put a nice console in with a linkage controlled tranny (still A904 but different from the earlier ones). No room for a 727 without getting out the torch.

[@williamsullivan7635]

What a cool 😎 car this was my buddy had one back in highschool and I loved that back window so awesome!

[@TheCrazyMoparDude68]

I owned 2 ‘67 Barracudas (still now one of them) and I always thought that if it had been that body style that came out in 64 that the Mustang wouldn’t have been near as popular as it was. The first Gen was a good little car, but the looks weren’t appreciated at the time. The 67 was designed to be a fastback first and then made into a coupe, unlike the 64 which was a converted coupe to fastback. The 67 fastback is, in my opinion, the best looking of all of the Barracudas, even the E bodies. It would have been interesting if the Barracuda had stayed on the smaller A body platform in the 70s to compete with the Mustang and Camaros. Just like today, the (Barra)Cuda and Challenger E bodies were at a weight disadvantage to the Mustang and Camaro in the 1970. Of course Ford increased the size of the Mustang in ‘71.

[@herrunsinn774]

07:45 Wow Steve, that back glass is probably worth more now than the car cost new! 12:18 It's a good thing Barracudas were not more popular, or we might be calling the genre "Fishy Cars" today. 😅🤣😂

[@timlarsen1597]

"... and if the real thing don't do the trick, you better make up something quick."

[@triggermanrv]

Great video I am actually going to look at a 64 barracuda 273 with a four-speed today that’s been up on a lift for over 25 years. It is a project car but supposedly it is complete definitely needed to know more information about it and you hit it right on the button today. Love your videos. Thank you.

[@googleusergp]

Good luck and hope it's what you want.

[@ryanmckay2535]

Always look forward to the releases Steve, I hope this is a new release because that hate filled nonsense I was getting in yesterday's video was about to wear me the f out .how about yall appreciate Steve making this content or go make your own channel.

[@googleusergp]

Let's hope Mr. Magnante is doing OK. That's the main thing. I don't care if the content is repeated or not. I'm sure he'll be back when he can, but as others have said, it would be nice to know if he's OK.

[@Kirktalon]

My dad started working for Chrysler 1964. He bought a medium blue colored station wagon. I was only four years old at the time myself. I don't remember if it had push-button transmission control.

[@Vampirebear13]

Not much of that car is left but that rear glass is worth $3000 😲

[@googleusergp]

It is getting a bit concerning that we have not seen Mr. Magnante again for a few weeks. I really hope he is doing OK and will return soon. Another re-run, so here we go from last time: I always felt that had the Barracuda survived to the 1977 model year, Heart's song "Barracuda" would have been a perfect theme song. The song is about the band's anger to Mushroom Records over them alleging that Nancy and Ann Wilson (who are sisters) had an intimate relationship. No VIN, can't win, but easy to figure out, no doubt: 3 for Plymouth V8, 4 for Barracuda, 4 for 1964 model year, 1 or 3 for Detroit, MI assembly (Dodge Main/Hamtramck, MI assembly which operated from 1911 to 1980), or 5 for Los Angeles, CA assembly (Maywood, closed in 1971), or 7 for St. Louis, MO assembly (Fenton, which operated from 1959 to 2009), and the rest is the production sequence. No tag, can't brag, but easy to figure out, no doubt: 149 or V49 for Barracuda (on the Valiant Signet line), P4X for Black interior trim, possible code "C" for Light Blue exterior paint or code "J" for Light Turquoise exterior paint, AB31 for 273 V8 with two barrel, aka "The Little Engine that Could", D-5 for automatic transmission, among other codes.

[@fishgeralding9224]

I enjoy the information you share, good stuff! 👍

[@winsox28]

Called the local hospitals, not there.....

[@howitusedtobe]

hanging out at high octane classics or he’s on vaca

[@googleusergp]

@@fishgeralding9224Nice of you to say, sure thing. As I've said before time and time again, when everyone contributes, everyone learns. Then everyone wins.

[@googleusergp]

@@howitusedtobe I think the HOC videos are recorded one after the other.

[@TheDeuty]

I want this video edited with the COD hitmarkers every time Steve slaps something lol

[@martinliehs2513]

Even if Plymouth beat Ford to market launch, "pony car" still sounds better than "fish car". Nevertheless, great and informative video as usual.

[@andreamills5852]

I'm a Mopar guy and that is funny . You made me spit my drink out 🤣

[@martinliehs2513]

@@andreamills5852 I suppose the AMC Marlin would be a "fish car" as it was too big for the "pony car" category.

[@bobadams1696]

Hey Steve, best wishes in your recovery. Thanks for the great videos and info.

[@frankjones4094]

Get well soon Steve. We're pulling for you.

[@TheHelado36]

Love that car’s design !

[@andreamills5852]

I wasn't lucky enough to have the Barracuda however I did have a 66 Valiant 4 door 273 with a suregrip . Slap a set of chains on her when it would snow and go anywhere . A real little tank .

[@holzbrian7049]

Steve knows stang history better than most.

[@calvinwayneweir2007]

You could also get a center console shifter and a 318cci with a positrac if you were a dealer in 1964. Mine was #11 off the assembly line in '64

[@gregorykern9679]

Uhhh......"You could also get a center console shifter and a 318cci with a positrac if you were a dealer in 1964. Mine was #11 off the assembly line in '64" No, not even close. The LA 318 wasn't introduced until later. NO Mopar ever came with "positrac" either. Take your meds.

[@calvinwayneweir2007]

@@gregorykern9679 I know that it was a SureGrip but only Mopar people know that. And yes it had the 318, as I said only dealers could get. It wasn't available to the public.

[@gregorykern9679]

@@calvinwayneweir2007 Somehow you got an engine installed that wasn't even made yet. Wow. Did you also get a 426 Hemi in 1955?

[@ericwilson2585]

Those cars are cool every time you see one.

[@gregkistner1955]

Always interesting stories!! Thankyou

[@savedin87ify]

When I was younger I didn't like that body style. Now I realize how cool there where.

[@stevehenderson2571]

Get well soon Steve. We really miss you out here buddy.

[@danrichard526]

I just watched a Power Nation video where they Turbocharged and did other improvements to a 225 slant six so it makes 402 Hp and 517 ft/lb of torque. Imagine that in this Barracuda.

[@DanEBoyd]

Wasn't the '63 and a half Galaxie the first fastback?

[@peters8758]

If the car was driven at highway speed with the side windows open, the air scooped in created a positive pressure against the rear window while aerodynamics created a negative pressure outside that glass. Those black rectangles under the trunk hinges were sheet rubber covering air passages, and flexed open to release the pressure before the back window blew out.

[@757optim]

The Ford ad campaign generated more interest in the Mustang than even Ford anticipated. I remember the TV commercials. I saw the Barracuda before I even knew it existed. In sort of a repeat of history, Ford wasn't ready for the response to the "Maverick" small truck that had the $19,995 price tag ad.

[@stevegallagher687]

That rear glass is rare and pricey. Great video as always

[@barrycuda3769]

Plexiglass as an option maybe?

[@stevegallagher687]

@barrycuda3769 pricey custom made piece. Also likely not road legal as it's not safety glass

[@martinliehs2513]

​@stevegallagher687 plexi won't shatter, and was (probably still is) used on aircraft. Only problem is that plexiglass will eventually scratch.

[@barrycuda3769]

@@martinliehs2513 Yes, but if you were careful with what you clean it with , it wouldn't be much of a problem, also you can polish it back to looking good. It's always amazed me that aircraft in WW2 had perfect distortion free Plexiglass canopies ( the p51d mustang as a good example) a couple of decades before the plastic's industry took off. Actually it's called Perspex where I live.

[@barrycuda3769]

@@stevegallagher687 Also there are people that can custom make any window in automotive glass , but I suspect plexiglass would be cheaper and it would be quite comforting to know it wont shatter. I dont think a rear window needs to be safety glass , but it could depend on where you live.

[@rickymack2611]

That back glass is worth a nice penny...

[@johnn2557]

I hope that you are on the mend Steve! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers!

[@MrPony007]

We’re rootin for ya steve. Best wishes to you from Oz.🙏🏼👍🏽

[@davidszakacs6888]

I built that model kit but put the Hemi under the rear glass.

[@anibalbabilonia1867]

Man that car’s rear glass window is a rare find! Surprised no one has snagged it yet or broken!😮 hope you’re doing well Steve!🙏❤️‍🩹

[@calvinwayneweir2007]

I bought mine in 1977 from the original owner which was a Plymouth dealer when he bought it new. It burnt to the ground in a garage fire 1990. Same color as this one in the video.

[@barrycuda3769]

How awful, that would be devastating. Come to think of it , I'm pretty sure I saw a burnt out 1970 El Camino in a news report of the Maui fire.

[@calvinwayneweir2007]

@@barrycuda3769 Yeah I saw that El Camano

[@artjones2498]

This is auction season for steve.....i had a 73 barracuda...318/ 727 slapstick shifted....green on green