Recovering a pair of abandoned 60's Plymouth Barracudas, will they run and drive again?

[@HalfassKustoms]

Just putting it out there as some folks have been inquiring, but both cars have new owners so I don't have any parts for sale.

[@JonDraeger]

That's awesome! Getting these two into the hands of a Barracuda enthusiast is definitely a happy end.

[@josephacerra5987]

Great that they got homes 🍬🍬🍬

[@jerrydaniel2541]

My bestus friend had one of these in high school it had a 383 in it, what fun at the drive in, thxs

[@tom-ehill2713]

Sweet finds! Great shape 🤔

[@professorfalken4600]

Hope you traded them for a pile of turbo 350’s

[@dreally7029]

It's weird for me that if this was any other channel , I would be jealous. Because of the incredible respect you generate, I love that you got them !!! You work so hard with such a great attitude I wish goodness for You and Yours!

[@HalfassKustoms]

Haha thanks !

[@Robrt32]

Not much there to want, the slant 6 is about the worst engine Chrysler made, IMO. I know lots of people will disagree but that’s been my experience

[@Rev.Clarence]

@@Robrt32 those old slant 6 Chrysler motors, we used to call 'em the "leanin tower of power"! Damn near run forever if you at least did a little maintenance on it.

[@curtismagas9343]

They are a gold mine to somebody. Chrome, windows, door cards, seats etc. Great find!

[@herbieleal7648]

Haven’t seen you do a body swap …. Perfect candidates

[@IEchuckie]

Both frames are rotten

[@herbieleal7648]

@@IEchuckie I’m pretty sure he can make one or has one

[@johndenton5555]

@@herbieleal7648 unibody cars have the frame integral to the body- one piece, with a k, H, or similar sub frame up front that also incorporates front suspension and bumper mounts.

[@herbieleal7648]

@@johndenton5555 oh didn’t know they were unibodies makes it a lot harder for a body swap…. I was just thinking of a older body to a lower Tub of a newer car

[@Bobbyelijah]

Awesome as usual Brent. The slant 225 that have been sitting idle for centuries always seem to fire, dodge got it right on this engine. Great episode.

[@bobme2787]

My 1st car was a 1969 Barracuda Fastback. 318 column automatic. It was in decent shape for the yr. I bought it in 1983 or so. I only had it a few yrs. and wanted a pick up instead. I always wanted another one and regretted getting rid of it. I live in Upstate,NY. In Dec. of 2020 I came across a 1967 Formula S model Fastback in Buffalo and I bought it. It has a 340, center console automatic shifter and factory A/C. I love the car and it is such a joy to drive and I really enjoy it. I really am not that interested in anything before or after the 67-69. Thankfully you found these cars and they can go to good use. AMD has body panels and other parts available for the 67-69. Back when I had my 1st car all that was available were fiberglass front fenders. So many of the 67-69 were stripped down or tubbed to race. My car has not had any of that done and is a nice complete and tight car. Awesome video.

[@kentmckean6795]

Nice! They are both 1967 (no side markers). Mopar didn't go to electronic ignition until 1973.

[@pentastarobsessed8427]

Electronic ignition started in late 71 only on certain cars, standard for 72...

[@kenanger6877]

Honestly, I like when you do your own thing. You have your own way and style. Happy Holidays!

[@rodparker4514]

Love watching you start the old ones.More please .

[@robertbennett9243]

I was blown away when it started! Seeing all that rust out I would have been afraid to put it up on the lift being afraid it would cave in two. would be very leary going under it too. At least the motor is salvageable. Another GREAT win for your skill and aptitude.

[@astravanmk2]

The old leaning tower of power started like it was parked yesterday. Always a fun watch. Thanks Brent.

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

Its always good to see the General in action - stay safe

[@billyhaddock5540]

Congrats Brent on another adventure of, let's see if it will start and drive. u did both. The smile on ur face said-it-all.

[@shelad]

Being a Mopar nut, this makes my heart hurt. Can only save so many. At least they haven't gone to scrap. YET. We enjoy all your videos.

[@koolkar55]

Very Cool as aways Brent. You are a genius Mate. Billy J.... Queensland, Australia.

[@thomasbailey8306]

I had a 1967 Barracuda Candy Apple Red with a black Vinyl top. Loved that car. It blowed up When I was going to Massachusetts for a job from PA. They were a sharp looking car back in the day...

[@garymccord4277]

If they were mine all I could see was some great yard art. with wheels and tires and blocked up for display.. Glad you showed what some people love to work with.

[@briangardner5764]

You are so lucky to be able to do what you do where you you are. I hope you never have to deal with bad neighbors, a town board or city that says you can't have any vehicles on your property that are not licensed and insured. Happy new year Brent!

[@aldopine]

That's a benefit of not living in a big city or town. Living in the the middle of nowhere has tons of freedoms. 👍

[@kingtut5923]

On a farm from nowhere

[@olikat8]

I have property where the developers have put in neighbors with nothing but $2.5+M homes on minimum 2-acre parcels. I have a barn everything neatly fits and it's still outside the city. My closest neighbors are Apple & T-Mobile honchos. Get along well

[@chrisbyers386]

Nice find belated merry Christmas and happy new year

[@cliffhaupt5413]

Last year I bought a 66 cuda that had been sitting for24 years. Luckily it was on the dry side of our state so it was very solid. I got it home and was able to get it started and actually drove it off the trailer. It has a 273 v8. Very cool car.

[@robsand8037]

I have very positive experiences with slant-sixes. They even did well in pickups. Hearing that engine running was sweet. Happy New Year 🎉

[@rustysparks8645]

Good to see you goofing around - gives a whole new meaning to 'air-ride' !

[@elliotazus6258]

Hi Brent, I had a 65 Barracuda slant 6 with a massive back window, which I painted the glass sides white and added a roll-up window shade in the back side. Many good times in my formerly heathen days. God bless and take care your California subscriber.

[@semperfidelis5979]

Brent, that slant six runs beautifully , all things considered. Why don't you reclaim that engine and the drive-train for your Dodge '35 project. It will be all_Mopar, and no problems with the steering box , as in the V-8 transplants.

[@SteveP-vm1uc]

This is a pair of 1967' Plymouth Baracuda's. This body ran for 3 years with the first having NO side marker lights. 1968' had bullet style side markers and 1968 having a rectangular set. I am sure these are long gone since I did not see any snow on the ground and your wife's car was still on the other rack, but it would have been a really cool build to save them both making 1 from the upper skins and probably a Dodge Dakota PU frame. (I kinda like to keep bodies and drive lines in the family)!! I am sure whomever has them now is either wondering why they bought these or is parting them out.... Really, it looked like two total junkers, but many good parts remained that are well sought after.. Trim and glass, especially that back glass and trim!!! Trunk lids and hoods and both interiors including the side and door interior skins!! All tough to find in any kind of close to okay shape!!! The front seats are bother A and B and some C body. The console in the black car and the manual steering box in the blue car and the nose and grills on both!!! Lots of very saleable parts there.... Again, don't know what you paid, but I bet it was nothing compared to what the parts would bring!!

[@mopar4656]

Ah, the venerable Slant 6; my favourite in-line 6 cylinder motor! Too bad about the tin worm!

[@jz9985]

Thoroughly enjoyed the 'resurrection'! Laughed all the way. Hope someone can use whatever they desire. Joe

[@alanpaulick7815]

Your entertainment is appreciated. Thanks for sharing your video.

[@whatsoutthere6822]

I believe they're '67s. They started side marker lights in '68.

[@gerrybvr]

It's always heartbreaking to see what was once someone's pride and joy crumble to dust. If it wasn't for the structural carpet you probably would have left half the car behind you on the street.

[@campbecw]

Those two are fantastic finds

[@lonmcclellan2414]

I'm in love with the barracuda!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnhouseholder7682]

Hardly worth the effort but it’s amazing it ran! Glad you didn’t jeopardize Pablo big boy might of fell through that rusty floor.thanks John from Arizona

[@danielsidaway719]

Best engine I ever had was in my Dodge Aspen. That 225 Super Slant six was bullet-proof. Plenty of torque. A shame Chrysler abandoned them. Salt really attacked cars quickly in those days....put the rear leaf spring shackle right through the trunk floor in my Cordoba. I was so happy to see that engine come back to life....though knowing those slant's like I do, I knew it would. Nice to see you wrenching on something younger than Al Capone for a change.

[@davidking3918]

Nice to see complete original ones ,it's more than I got.

[@johnkranz4004]

Very good Brent At least I didn’t go to the crusher definitely good parts carsMerry Christmas And Happy New Year

[@stevemustaikis6602]

This video reminded me of when I pulled my blue [ same color ] 67 Barracuda out of a garage 48 years ago in Michigan. I still have it, it's a formula S model fast back. Interesting that the seats at that time look exactly like the seats in yours , same shredded shape. Mine was rusted also but only in the bottom of the back quarters. Did the body work and drove it for awhile on the street , then turned it into a drag car. Built a 505 stroker engine, put in a Liberty Gears pro shifted Doug Nash trans mission backed up with a Dana 60 rear. Yours is probably gone by now but all the glass and trim is worth some bucks . Another great will it run video.

[@bennyhelgeson401]

I have rebuilt cars in similar shape. Takes about 3 years , not show cars but great drivers. Biggest problem I see with these are they are unibody not full frame. What ever you do I know it will be great. I enjoy watching your many talents

[@josephacerra5987]

If anybody can get them back to a new life I would bet you can. Thanks for sharing . Looking forward to watching this surgery 💯👀👀 Just see that come out of the garage put a smile on my face. Lots of good parts hard to find also. Thinking 1965 I know some of them had V/8 Hemi or 318 Motor sounds great . Digging it. Hemi under glass

[@VorlonFrog]

Brent, when you say it's a goner, we know you're not lying. We've seen you do some wonderful rescue and repair and rebuild work. Hope you find someone wanting the good parts left on these two.

[@papeep2694]

Mopar slant 6 - the leaning tower of power. Thank you for putting life back into the engine.

[@mikepandelos9090]

Oh that’s what I’m talking about I love it great job I got like you that should be fun

[@GearheadStew]

Lol, I blew one of those old slant sixes up once! I bought an old Valiant wagon not running at an auction to use for a demo car. Drug it home and got it running but it knocked like a son of a gun. I was going to use it for demo anyway but when ripping around the field I heard a huge clunk and then it stopped knocking. Ran beautifully! Popped the hood and there was oil dripping off of everything and it had a huge hole in the side of the block... The connecting rod (most of it) was sitting on the inner fender and the force of the rod coming through the block knocked the starter off with chunks of bellhousing attatched and it was hanging from the wires. Lol, major carnage! Needless to say I had to find another car for the demo.

[@larryoren5928]

Slat 6 is considered a sideways hemi, one thing about them, certain years has a nylon gear on the distributor to prevent the heads to Crack if it overheats. But they are a very tough motor.

[@rayfunk5659]

Nice find. Both are 67's. Find yourself a Dart or Valiant as a donor for the floor and suspension and you could bring those back.

[@SesameStreetRacingChannel]

Beautiful revival...highlight of my Christmas season

[@jayr5331]

Cool cars. You got one running, that looked fun. Im glad you did not land in the grass while driving.

[@pgmurray76]

Awesome to see two A Bodies come out into the light again. A '67. A LOT of rust, no joke.

[@peterandersen1378]

You have the makings of a wonderful pair of boat anchors right there!😂

[@terrydolbow4299]

Nice find! Good for you Brett. 👍 Thanks for the video.

[@franksgarage8551]

Love the old cudas. Hope some day they become whole again. Or aid in someone bringing theirs back. I prefer my 65 though. What made these cars so light also contributed to their early demise. The leaning tower of power! Tried to buy the grille and nose piece off a guy for wall hanger. Now i have a pilothouse obsession…

[@usmclee65]

You have any idea how many people never seen a carberator, let alone take it apart and put it back together and make a engine run, as usual fine job sir !!!!!!!!!!!!! Someone will snatch them two up!

[@davidsolloway9349]

What a great find!

[@gerryhartung736]

The test drive reminded me of the Keystone Cops and 1920s comedy where the cars would fall apart.was waiting for that to happen, so, all in all, a success!

[@Chevyv8man1]

Hey brent, Good find, one thing to keep in mind is whatever you do, don't brake the back window. People try to find them and can't get one anywhere. Anyone that is restoring one will give you a ton of cash for the back window. Because of the bend in it no one makes a replacement glass for them. Later

[@sherrillferguson2668]

Had a '68 blue with white interior. 318 automatic. can't wait to see your results.

[@danadreger953]

Really enjoy the will it run ,, great looking cars. Happy New Year Thanks for sharing

[@NZMOPAR]

Cool to see you get the old 225 running again lol and move around I didn't think it would hold together long enough

[@greggwalker9375]

Slant 6...best motor ever made, my Dad had a cab business when I was young. He would talk 500,000 out of them! I've owned alot of them Cheers from Vietnam

[@MrGixxer1300r]

For some reason I couldn't see you building a 60s car. Great work with Karl at Make It Kustom.. Hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas.

[@jackanderson1418]

Great to see theGeneral in action! The blue barracuda would be great for a hemi drop what a cool car.

[@rockettcustoms6266]

Wow you got rid of those cars quick! The slant six car was cool, too bad it's so far gone. But it was fun to see it run and drive!

[@jimrky6062]

Man! Your parts cars from the 20's and 30's are better than either 'Cuda. I'm watching the Will It Run part - and hoping that if you do get it started the engine doesn't fall out on the floor. The random block of wood will increase the value. Love it (brake fluid), 'It's going somewhere ... I just don't know where ...' I'm watching you go down the driveway - shedding parts ... dang if it doesn't look like it's heading for the Barracuda Grave Yard to die ... Can't wait to tune in next week when you use a piece of pipe, engine, transmission, 2 axles - and rope reins - to putt about the yard. If anyone could, you can, sir! As always, hanks for the great work - and this week, EXTRA entertaining content!

[@coherantbliss3483]

Great find Brent! You made some people happy looking for parts! I'm glad I found your channel a year ago or so...learning so much. you inspire me so thanks again. I started watching the channel "Carter Auto Restyling" recently...the guys really good at sheet metal work. Did you see his video when he took a cracked fender and fixed it with fiberglass filler and tree branches? HAHA! It was soooo funny. At first I thought he was serious! I'm like..."what the heck is this guy smoking?' peace

[@kaddleman4294]

'67 - the coolest Cudas! great find and recovery - the only ting they missed out on was hemi power.

[@AndrewKarpyszyn]

I can see you doing something special with these cars!

[@kevrymell6636]

If Brent thinks it's beyond repair - it's beyond repairing!!!!

[@OwenFromOhio]

I sold Chrysler and Plymouths back in the mid-70s as soon as you said slant 6 I knew she was a runner!

[@nicodemusserpico77]

I would love to watch that thing get fixed up, and what you come with for it! So it would be cool if someone commissioned you for the job, so we can watch that process too.

[@fullwaverecked]

Taking a magic carpet ride while jammin to the Mini Vandals... Crunchy man! Cheers!

[@hermanhorton5944]

well the show graveyardcarz would sprinkle some love on both cars mr mark worman would enjoy them plus he has parts all he fixes is chryslears

[@dawitkassa3131]

I will continue watching your videos forever! Thank you

[@weswitt2192]

I remember seeing a couple of old dodge pickups that needed an engine swap looks like a great donar motor Merry Christmas and a happy new year to all of you

[@rolandcouillard4160]

An old Mopar man. Owned several slant sixes, both 170 and 225. Fantastic bulletproof engines and they could be built to really perform if you know what you are doing. love your videos but this one took me down memory lane. Happy New Year to you and yours.

[@portsboy1]

Oh man didja see that slant fire right up!? Wow wow wow! Those slants are golden!

[@AndrewHCann]

Excellent video Brent :) yes what do they use up your way for Winter Season months to do 60 % salt with 40% sand on roads to melt and I know do in Ontario Canada were I live too 3 different ratio on mix for department Highway snowplow plus sanders together too from warmer to cold times ! But think those cars rust bad my late Dad & Uncle had together a 1968 International 1 ton pick up truck back box rust so bad like had wings and took of road because transmission lock up in Reverse gear and clutch pedal no existing plus plate worn out and plus Sleeve Cylinder screw up plus bearings to could get parts for it and was in 1983! So bought 1978 GMC 3/4 ton gas 350 motor, Turbo 400 3 speed Automatic transmission with 411 rear end gears and had 1 ton suspension plus 10 leaf springs I learned drive on and nickname Flapper because exhaust eat from road department mix and flap too on right manifold make sounds someone holding exhaust with hand over tail pipe on back pressure Lol! Also both cars cost big $ fix Brent and lots hours to months on fix up also restore up ! But that Red block 170 cubic cm Slant Six is last year before Blue block 225 Slant 6 was introduced in 1968 also they are great engine yes and last long time and transmission, axle and rad too! You should check out motor, transmission, axle on Black V8 car to of 318 or 340 , 360 or 383. 400 , 440 maybe has plus transmission and axle on both may get some money for too also parts on to worth on $ ! Plus wheels for black to plus hubcaps too on blue one!

[@dominicdevone2684]

Wow... lol, awesome work man. I'm wondering if these were flood vehicles or just 50+ years of harsh winters. But as always great work. So typical of old Chrysler products,, that distinctive sound of the engine cranking, the distinctive sound once it kicks to life..

[@ibraunchy204]

Good score ,Brent , the back glass on those are hi $ if you can find them

[@MrSparks54]

Very cool finds Brent. I have watched a ton of vids on the slant 6, they can put out more grunt than a 318 fairly easily. Can't wait to see what yo do with them. Cheers from Utah.

[@beealzebub4338]

Slant sixes never die. That's a keeper (the engine). The body looks salvageable from ground up. Meaning no frame or floors of any kind, Good for body parts trim and glass. The rear windows are never in the junk yards down here. If I had a project Barracuda........🤔

[@MH-rb7lp]

Great find, Both appear to be 67s (no marker lights). I have a 68 FB, my favorite A body

[@raymondszybowicz7597]

I had a 67 Barracuda formula S notchback bought used in 70 273 235 4 barrel 4 speed loved that car. .

[@tjeffjenkins6226]

WOW, what a sweetie pie motor! Congrats on the start.

[@garyvonmirbach8651]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@dondrugash2729]

Both appear to be 67, good find🇺🇸

[@ANOCKS]

Brent it looks like what you found there was a pair of 67 barracuda fastbacks. I'm really not sure on the year I'm not much of a Mopar guy but to find one would have been weird enough, but to find two that's almost impossible. Anyway, keep it going.

[@pdrphil8159]

I bought a 72 Plymouth Duster when I was 16.. It had a "leaning tower of power" with automatic. I drove it for a few months... Then I found a Duster with a 340 V8 that was wrecked.. So I bought it & made the swap... I swapped the V8 & the four speed on the floor.. After a couple years & money allowed , I decided to fix the wrecked Duster . The front clip & radiator support were toast , so I again I bought a Duster wrecked from the rear ... I swapped the front clip , pulled the 340 & 4 speed out of the original , and made it my daily driver.. I still had the slant 6 with auto , so I put it back in the original & sold it ... My dad grumbled all the time since he was old school.. He figured if it ran good leave it the hell alone ... When he blew the motor (350) in his 72 Suburban , I bought it from him for near nothing... I found a V8 (400) and dropped it in... After he drove it , he wanted to buy it back ...lol. I gave it to him seeing how I always had our carport & garage covered in cars with oil everywhere...

[@richardarthur8191]

Brent it is hard to kill a slanted six. Had one that ran for 300,000 miles before it finally died.

[@billlanoue3044]

I was thinking your a lucky guy. First the singlet now two cudas till you showed what they looked like. I agree may they rust in peace

[@oyesimon8112]

I love your attitude and optimism, your like your buddy Karl always with a laugh 👍✌

[@comingtofull-ageinchrist6736]

My oldest sister's boyfriend when I was 14 had a 72 Barracuda; it was stock with a 2 barrel carb, and he put a holly 4 barrel on it. 3 speed on the floor. The way he taught me to drive was to floor it between stop signs, and he would have me wait to hit the break till the last minute. I learned to make a smooth stop. I done so well, he would let me run down the road a couple of blocks to the store to get a soda or whatever every once in a while. On the interstate it would shimmy when it got to 75 or 80 and planed out about 100 miles an hour lol. Yeah, I learned to drive like speed racer haha. It was a V8 as well. 2 door with the fastback as we called it; similar to these. Had the 8 track player, and he had Van Halen and some others in there that were appropriate for driving fast down the road haha

[@coreyfuchs730]

Those are rough... but really kool

[@79tazman]

Sweet!!! !1967 Barracuda Fastback. 1967 is my favorite of the second gen Barracuda's. I don't know what happen to those cars but it seems they have been parked in water or near a lot of moisture because there is nothing left of them cars. Maybe they were winter beaters and drove them in the salt.

[@fabbricaitalianaautomobili5859]

Something very interesting, my uncle had one But here by us in South Africa they were sold as Valiant Barracuda’s , not sure if they were 6 or 8 cylinder cars! I will take out my Auto data Digest tomorrow and make sure Thanks for taking me down memory lane! Ciao uncle

[@yolandeportor6800]

Love watching you

[@robertbiggs4934]

Glad you were able to rescue the pair. Seems what's was left of them will be put into someone's new project!

[@rickardjohnson4524]

Nice cars, Neat. Hopefully two more saved!....

[@henryverrydt4943]

Now you have to pick up all the bits that fell off. Great video!

[@robertironside3166]

Get AMD on the line for a panel or two... be worth fixing up though... old Ontario rust buckets. Drop a resto-mod set up in the one. Brent! the General is looking good! Hey, If you're going to do Dodge... ya.. it'd be a Cuda for me... They're so cool they could have been Ford's or Pontiacs [if GM] lol Keeper's Brent :-)) Sell one to somebody in the States for big bucks and keep the other [or keep em both?] lol

[@davesweet7061]

Saved the light good catch!!

[@robertordewald8678]

The blue one looked like a great candidate for a body truck on a more modern frame or subframe unitized frame like a maybe you done Mustangs so or something along those lines maybe a Hellcat underneath that body that'll be cool.