Plymouth Notchback Barracuda Transformation: It's Finally Prime Time!

The Progress continues on my buddy ‪@blakesmusclecar‬ 1968 Plymouth Barracuda. In this video, I continue stripping the right side of the car and deck lid, to apply the Direct to Metal Primer and begin body work and applying body filler.
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[@blakesmusclecar]

Just to add to this awesome video series. It's like you are peeling back an onion, as I am getting to see what happened to it and how it went through life before dad bought if for me in 1986. We were the 2nd owner as my dad bought it from the deceased owners estate. I have all of the original paperwork including the original Bill of Sale. Never knew about how bad that lower valence really was until you showed it. The dirt you see under there is from living on gravel roads in rural North Texas as we lived out in the country. I think the factory undercoat also helped save it from excessive rust. I later found out that the original owner committed suicide in this car after losing his wife. He had closed the garage door and left the car running. His cigar ashes were still in the ashtray when I opened it up after getting the car. Sometimes we refer to her as Christine. If you start hearing some 50's Rock in Roll music coming from inside you might want to run.......

[@blakesmusclecar]

Awesome job Joe!! We are so dam excited. My dad would have been so impressed by this and of course he would have said, “Glad to see an Arkansas boy get it done right!”

[@JustMoparJoe]

Awesome! Thank you! It’s going to be a great one!

[@edsmachine93]

Awesome work Joe. I like how you fixed alot of things that was hidden. Alot of people would not have done that. The car is really coming out nice and straight. Showing it some Mopar Love!!👍👍🇺🇸 Thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend. 👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks, Ed. She’s a great canvas to work with!

[@minnesotatomcat]

That bluegrass version of what would you do with a drunken sailor while you were spraying primer was great! I backed it up just to listen again 🤣

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother. It’s an old favorite

[@terryboothe2309]

I like that one too . You hide the rum

[@beljames1563]

Doing a great job. I always envy guys that have the patience to do body work. Cudos.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks 👍

[@stannelson2582]

Notchback life! The world would be a happier place if we all had one lol. Someday mine will make me even happier blubbbb blub blubbbbb blub.!

[@JustMoparJoe]

🐟

[@javimacias1215]

Great job Joe. You're working on it like if it was your own.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! It’s going to be a nice car for a long time!

[@TheKenworthys]

Joe, I'd watch long versions of these videos... it's relaxing and I'd learn a lot. Thanks for the content!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Awesome, thank you! I want to get some more in-depth track footage to show in action

[@soxgopro5552]

Those notchback Barracudas look so much better than the fastbacks, it's the opposite of Mustangs.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Haha! I’m a fastback guy myself. It feels much larger inside on my purple car.

[@briansignorelli7090]

Totally agree my friend

[@conradk]

Many years ago I took my boys to a Scout Camp near Mena, Arkansas. I have never sweat so much in my life! 😂 Everybody was great, enjoyed the mountain thunderstorms (God's bowling alley), and the spiders were incredible, home-cooked pancakes were fantastic... but the heat and humidity... wow.

[@JustMoparJoe]

I was in troop 28

[@bradsrestorations1085]

Joe, you are doing top-notch work, and you make it look easy! Keep up the good work.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother Brad!

[@cjm5002]

18:26 Thank you for this! This is what I was really hoping to see a lot of when you started this project. Stipulated that is NOT what **you** want to have to do and its not kind to wish that on anyone. Regardless, when you get to watch your favorite teacher its hard not to want them to show you the things you don't know! The primary two for me is hammer & dolly finesse and appropriate filler techniques. Thanks brother, cant wait to see the next session!

[@JustMoparJoe]

I appreciate it. Body work is much easier than you’d think. I’m no where near perfect, but a little more time with any panel can make it much better!

[@danielweith1075]

Nice work and great video. Long Live Mopar!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother!

[@mikestackhouse9001]

You are amazingly patient with bodywork Joe and it will show in the finished project. Another Mopar gets glamed courtesy of Just Mopar Joe. Still hoping for a video on the Ramcharger.😊

[@JustMoparJoe]

Oh yes. It’ll be a grand finale!

[@user-hi2ev7ug4l]

Great content as always...can't wait to see more...thanks Joe...🔧🔧👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

More to come! Thanks for the support!

[@moparedtn]

Folks wanna fuss about the cost of a shop prepping and painting a car - they really need to watch stuff like this in order to get a better idea of all the work involved, though. It's the part of the process I've never tried to tackle and after 60+ years, it's admittedly intimidating - but I do respect and understand why those that can do it have to charge what they do for the work. BTW - Joe's a good 'un; there's plenty of half-assed hacks out there and he's not one of them. - Ed on the Ridge

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Ed! I’m trying to show the process and not put people to sleep 😅

[@bigwrenchtech]

I’ve always admire the notchback barracuda. They were such an underdog in my opinion, but what a great looking car.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Absolutely! I still pick fastback, but it has a lot of headroom for tall folks 😂

[@bigwrenchtech]

@@JustMoparJoe good to know, I’m a short shit at 5.6🤣🤣🤣

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@bigwrenchtech 😂 it takes all kinds they say

[@EdgeofEternityBillCameron]

Very nice work Joe! Back in the day when we would develop the forming dies, we would get metal gathering like you showed on the right front lower fender. In those years if the bumper provided camouflage they would call it good. This was an outstanding video, thank you for sharing. You’re making her look really good 👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! Hard work pays off in the end. I want it to be a car that he can drive anywhere and tell them who did the work!

[@tonyb3864]

I love back yard body work. Great job !

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! I like to get the car out under the covered portion and let the dust blow away from me. Seems cooler outside too

[@peacemaker6156]

This is golden. I started doing the samething on my 69 satelite. I know nothing about bodywork, im learning as i go. You are a good educational help. Thanks for what you do. Ima get a little sand blaster next.

[@JustMoparJoe]

You can do it! There isn’t much that can’t be redone or fixed.

[@MrPedix2c]

Well done Joe, We have a father and son 67 Barracuda Bright red convertible 360 4 speed and we're in the same phase of body work as your project, so it's great from a inspiration stand point to see your work and love your approach to the dutchman panel seam.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! Very good luck on your project!

[@Anthony-nw5zv]

😊 That body is straight! Heck, I've got more dents than that Fish! 🐟. You gave lots a Love 💕 to that car, great job Joe. See ya next time. I never learned how to use a Spray Gun. I was either too close, or far away, fast, or slow. Runs galore and bare spots 😮

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! Plenty more to come! Wishing for cooler days

[@johnelliott7375]

5:20 I have always wondered that myself with the shaping and heavy stamping used to make the old school body panels on the older and stout panels made back when cars had style.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Yes sir

[@conradk]

My favorite car transporter (Freighter Jim Travels) once told me about a Ferrari that was taken to a body/paint guy who was 'appalled' at the number of hammer marks and dents on that car. He worked tirelessly to remove them all. Then only to be told by a Ferrari purist that Ferrari's came like that from the factory. 😅

[@JustMoparJoe]

😂 foreign quality

[@BigMikesHooptyBarn]

Awesome work as always Joe!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@UnfinishedProjectDartSport]

Lunch Break!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

🏆

[@NathansMoparGarage]

🍟

[@anthonynapier4668]

That's goin too be slick 👍 👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Absolutely! I’m excited to spray it!

[@MidnightOilsRestoration]

Looking great brother! Also, I think you’re right about those front lower fender wrinkles being there from the factory stamp-all the barracuda fenders I have ever seen are the exact same way as what you showed in that area. Enjoy your weekend 😊

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks for the info! Thanks Ryan!

[@rickseeman5679]

Wow that rear valance. I can’t imagine tackling that.

[@JustMoparJoe]

I had debated taking it off, but it would probably take a full day to get it off and back on properly. It’s still in factory welded condition now, and I was able to get it 95% straightened on the car.

[@79asspin]

Very nice.👍👍👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thank you very much! I was just thinking Nacho would roll right in behind this one 😂

[@pauljones2031]

Rustmort is the choice of professional shops. Good stuff.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Yea sir. I learned to move quickly after using or it’ll start to flash rust on you. I went ahead and resanded a few panels after application just to be safe.

[@KeithCalitri]

Joe I wanna say you make it look easy but I can’t cause I know how hard bodywork is, I gotta say you are doing a great job its almost like when you’re building a motor you don’t leave any stone unturned can’t wait to see it done my grandma bought one just like it brand new in 68 notch with a 318 it is a lite green. When she died my dad got the car in about 1998 with only 18 tho miles when he got it. Last time I saw it it had 43 tho on it my dad will never let it go.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Wow man! I hope you can reunite with it someday. Funny how a memory can be so tied to a piece of metal like this. But I’ve got a bunch of good ones

[@johnelliott7375]

1:05 I will agree on that statement with the tire those bias ply wonders with the ancient 78 series designation. I was anywhere between my years 17 to maybe my 20/21st birthday before the old family business phased them out.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Wowser!

[@mikeeiben3430]

Nice work Joe!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Mike!

[@JonnyMopar]

Looking great Joe. Nice work man.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Jonny! Love the A bodies!

[@JonnyMopar]

@@JustMoparJoe Yes you do. Lol.

[@gregtough9055]

Very good!!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Greg!

[@TDMP-ThemDamnMoparPeopleTy]

Nice job, Joe. I'm a little less scared of bodywork after watching you happily tackle all that, especially the tail panel. That was part of what put me off a 68 a couple of years ago. The tail panel was bashed in, but the main hangup was that guy also couldn't put the title in my hand before it was time to pay. The price was good, but I couldn't fork it over on a promise. Shame too, it was an all original car down to belts and hoses. It was stashed indoors since the 80's, and otherwise I would have grabbed it!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Wow man! Sounds like a steal! Lol

[@OlderNotNecesarilyWiser]

I'm looking for tips and to see how body work is done now, been a good twenty years since I really did any. What you are doing looks really good. I've got a 65 Barracuda that needs a bunch of work, slowly but surely it'll straighten out!

[@JustMoparJoe]

Working on it! My grandfather was a master body man and painter. I wish I would have listened to him more. He did say you can make a dolly out of anything. Especially for the crazy curves and stuff.

[@minnesotatomcat]

Just found you recently but can’t get enough, love this project especially. I’ve always been a mechanic but I’ve never been able to call myself a body man but always wanted to learn so I can fully restore one myself. Working on a 72 Monte Carlo right now that is in such nice original shape that I’m not even gonna do any body work. I’m not a Chevy guy so once this one is done and gone I’ll be looking for my forever Mopar! 👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Welcome aboard! Chevys are great to make some money on

[@minnesotatomcat]

@@JustMoparJoe absolutely, I can respect them all, they only made them once and I had to save this one. I know there’s a Chevy guy out there that’s gonna love it. I gotta say I don’t mind working on their small blocks, nice little engine.

[@stannelson2582]

Strongly recommend joes older stuff too. Take a deep dive. You won’t be disappointed!

[@JustMoparJoe]

@@stannelson2582 thanks Stan! I have a viewer right now going through all my old playlists! I appreciate the support!

[@minnesotatomcat]

@@stannelson2582 oh yeah I’ve been watching other videos as I get time!

[@PeckerwoodKustoms]

So many dents and rust in a couple of weird spots... You got this Joe!! Coming along nicely...Im about to go and look up Rust Mort...never heard of it... and stalk your Amazon store hahaha...cheers mate

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks brother! Save that link!

[@leroysmith5074]

nice work brother

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@1958johndeere620]

I hope your channel grows enough for you to get a nice lift.

[@JustMoparJoe]

I’m actually working on building a new shop. The old shop can fit one, but it’d need wires and then removed in a short time.

[@1958johndeere620]

@@JustMoparJoe Good for you, I bought and installed my lift. It was expensive, but the install was free. Just make sure your concrete is up to par in your planning stage. 6 inches with extra bar fits most engineering requirements.

[@rickseeman5679]

He’s got a lift. Didn’t you see the concrete blocks?

[@Grandadsjunk]

Man alive brother Joe ive got a 58 savoy that needs your attention with work like that beautiful this is going to be a visual symphony im joking about my 58 to far away for you to come nz take a holiday here and pop on by ive got a good mig

[@JustMoparJoe]

Haha! Maybe someday!

[@JimsFastbackGarage]

It's a very cool car, Joe. I have a Dayton Thorobred spare in the LTD.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Sweet! It’s probably older than me 😅

[@JimsFastbackGarage]

@@JustMoparJoe It's like a new tire. There is also a Dayton sticker on the bumper.

[@icetech6]

Man i wanna be young again... i have stretched out lower rear quarters and valence to 6 weeks now.. might hit them with paint in another month :)

[@JustMoparJoe]

Haha! It’s gonna get cooler at some point

[@donaldhalls2189]

Are you doing a $20,000 paint job, 😂 looks like it's getting ready for SEMA 😂 great job, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

[@JustMoparJoe]

Haha! I appreciate the sentiment. If people knew how inexpensive I am, I couldn’t stop answering the phone!

[@jeffdavis5704]

Wow, you got it looking good now, it all takes time. Keep up the good work Joe.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks Jeff! Making my way through it

[@travisbeavers-ti4ki]

When I was a younger man I really didn't like the A body cudas but now I really really want one. I kick myself now because I had chance to buy a 69 formula S 383 car for 1500 bucks and passed on it.

[@JustMoparJoe]

That’s a deal! I under how it goes.

[@briansignorelli7090]

Kick yourself every Mopar enthusiasts out there wants to kick you

[@theinsaneshecklador6598]

What year was that? I bought my 383 GTS for a little over 2k in the early 90s.

[@musclecarmitch908]

Most of those dents on the sides probably came from parking lots, I bet that car spent alot of time in some sort of factory parking lot or shopping mall! Coming along great!👍

[@JustMoparJoe]

Great point! Thanks Mitch!

[@vincevalenti84]

good job.........im in the process of restoring a 67 barracuda convertible

[@JustMoparJoe]

That sounds like a challenge! Idk if I can ever take on a convertible.

[@vincevalenti84]

@@JustMoparJoe oh im sure you would be just fine restoring a convertible,im no expert on body work aand im doing the best I can

[@rickseeman5679]

It’s going to be life changing when you get the new shop built

[@JustMoparJoe]

Looking forward to it!

[@1958johndeere620]

Someone told my dad once, " I won't hit your thumb " and then hit his thumb with a big maul. Flattened out the end like a piece of cheese and split the end.

[@JustMoparJoe]

Yowser!

[@apocolypse11]

Joe going to drop proline 481x in there.

[@JustMoparJoe]

😂

[@moparnut6286]

😎👍💪

[@JustMoparJoe]

Thanks John!

[@rickseeman5679]

Hammering out dents is sexy

[@JustMoparJoe]

My camera died in the heat a couple times. The hammer was still hammering!

[@johnnybrigham8754]

Hi Joe we're did you get your dolley? One for your wheel edge also your body hammers ECT thank you again.

[@JustMoparJoe]

All this old body shop equipment was in my dad’s tool box. I’m pretty certain they sell them at harbor freight and on Amazon. I would buy an assortment and get more bang for the buck.

[@dirkdigler9336]

Joe are you planning on attending Chrysler’s at Carlisle?

[@JustMoparJoe]

I’m sorry Dirk. I don’t think my family schedule will allow it.

[@NathansMoparGarage]

Looks much better. So many dents in that car

[@UnfinishedProjectDartSport]

🍟

[@JustMoparJoe]

Getting better all the time! Thanks brother