My grandfather gave me this 1968 model Barracuda in 1979 when I was 15 years old. Mine was olive green with a white vinyl top, and a white interior. It did not have the tach. He had driven it for a couple years in Pennsylvania. It was so great watching this video. I drove that car for 7 years. It was my high school and college car. I called it the "family" version of the Barracuda, because very little about it was super sporty like the Barracuda tradition. I traded it in 1986 for a Nissan Sentra that had about 87 horsepower. After the nice pickup of the 318, this was hardly any power. There are some fun similarities between the factory model and the model restored here, which he was able to replicate in the restoration. First, the warm up. If you tried to move the car before the temperature indicator reached the first line after the "C", the engine would stop. I saw he warmed it up to the same spot before he moved the car. This was only much of a problem in the winter time. Mine took about 10 minutes to get to that point before I could move it, in the 20s to 40s of the Virginia winter. Maybe all cars needed to be warmed up to a certain point before moving them. Trying to move it before was a losing proposition. Second, the bumping he heard from the wheels, when he turned the wheel. This happened only when you turned the steering wheel and wheels to their extreme or close to extreme left or right position. Mine was in the front left. Not in the back. I don't understand how he heard the bumping from the back since the back wheels do not turn left or right. Ghost in the machine. Third, the rust behind the back wheels was horrific. The repaired rust on this model in the video was nothing compared to mine. Mine was design flaw bad, and the rest of the body, especially the lower parts, had very little if any rust. You can see the curve in the body the lower rear area behind the back wheels which would probably catch water. Since I was 15, I of course had to put a stereo in the car. I used a hacksaw to cut out speaker holes in the steel back shelf. I mounted the unit under the heater vents in the center. The first was an exterior single 8-track unit that I could hook into the radio. The second was an exterior radio and cassette player. This was a great car except for its few weaknesses. It had a few details that were fun. There was a light in the driver side footwell that was controlled by a toggle switch seen at the left lower area of the dashboard next to the steering wheel. It had little round running lights on the front and back of each side. It had turn signal indicators at the left and right front of the hood. Of course it had the front end windows on each side but that was pretty typical at the time. They were great for smokers, so many people did in the 1960s and '70s. It had AC, which worked great for its time, but really cut engine power and gas mileage when it was on. Thanks for your video. It was nice to see a well preserved and restored model of this 1968 Plymouth Barracuda, which I loved so much when I had the original factory model.
I love watching these videos because currently I daily drive a 78 c10 with a 383 stroker (not recommended) and have a 68 gmc 1500, 58 Chevy Apache, all of their conditions are decent but I see the quality of the cars and pricing you guys have for yours and constantly remind myself there’s still plenty of work to be done and these videos very much inspire me to continue working on all of them especially when my knuckles have no more blood to give to the good ole steel bodies. Classics are definitely the only vehicles I really care to drive even though I am only 21, I grew up riding around most evenings with my grandfather who would choose to drive me around in his 70’s Chevy instead of his newer trucks and I never really understood why until I got one for myself since his accident. There’s just something very relaxing and nostalgic about driving down the curvy country roads and passing through town despite the immense engine droning, and knowing my motors shaking what good bolts I have left holding me onto the frame, drum brakes that barely stop it, the sweet smell of premium gas money just burning away just to refill it in 20 miles, turn signals not flashing, no ac, driver window doesn’t roll down, horn non existent, the only working gauge is the fuel gauge (only one you need your eyes and ears can tell you everything else), all these things and I still choose it over anything, I can only imagine the joy and feelings from driving a complete or near complete old school like one of these…
I agree with the other fellers, that exhaust definitely needs a few more hangers. It's just banging into everything under there, including the driveshaft it looked like. Otherwise a sweet ride👍👍
It's funny, when I was young I never cared much for the '68-'69 Barracuda's. But now I really like like them and think they look Cool! This is one sharp looking car.
First car was a 68 fastback S with the H.P. 340, sure grip rear. Med. green metallic with deluxe white interior. Super nice, fast car, ( would bark second with factory automatic 727) Til' a traveling salesman speed balling his ass off wiped the whole side off, from front bumper to rear bumper. searched for years but never found another, this was before the internet.
Very beautiful! And the sound...! My Grandma had a fastback for years. Once it was in the workshop and she had to borrow my auntie´s Toyota. When she brought it back, she told her it´s broken. Just had no power at all compared to her car... 😆
I really fell in love with this car! It looks so original besides the chart as shown shows the engines been pepped up! I really wanted you to properly open up to 6000rpm that looked like it's shift point by way of telemetry and I don't think you were in first gear no way man!😂 at 5400rpm peak at that much power would that be to the wheels?? DAMN. The plain white fish! What a car
Thats funny! I had that same dent in the middle of the hood on my 68 Fastback. The guy that replaced my 318 with a 360 crate motor didn't cut the air cleaner screw far enough. Almost put a hole right through the hood!
That car was set up to rock and roll it's got a good deep oil pan probably milodon and I notice it has frame connectors on it nice car I wouldn't mind having it even though I'm a Ford man LOL
I used to have a 1970 barracuda lime green black stripes. I want it back I remember I was only 21 years old now I'm 66 and I can't afford one unless it the lottery
I love the car but the 360 did not come out until 1974 because I had one in a duster . The 360 is a great motor but stock the 340 would woop it up good time . Both bumpers are bent down it would not take nothing to fix them but for a stack car it is perfect to me .
If this was a fastback Barracuda give u $30k for it but luv 64-69 especially huge window & those fish style frontend could use respray of soft white oh 7:28 exhaust rattling alot also under shoots test drive looks like driver side floor needs replacing so probably a $18,500 car for me.
The engine needs a rear main seal, the torque converter is exposed with no cover plate. The exhaust needs to be re hung and the rear end pinion seal is done fer. looks like the trans mount might be gone too...could just be the cam lope.
What? 😆 A 360 has a 4" bore with a 3.58" stroke. A 340 has a 4.04 (.040" larger than a stock 360) with a 3.31" stroke. Bore a 360 .040" over and voila, you have a stroked 340! And 360 blocks are plentiful! The 360 is a better choice!
@@samuelvickers7910 I am aware of that. The 360 was released in 1971 for passenger cars. 71-74 360 blocks utilize the same water jacket core as a 340. So, the 71-74 360 can be safely overbored .100". I have done a few this way.
My grandfather gave me this 1968 model Barracuda in 1979 when I was 15 years old. Mine was olive green with a white vinyl top, and a white interior. It did not have the tach. He had driven it for a couple years in Pennsylvania. It was so great watching this video.
I drove that car for 7 years. It was my high school and college car. I called it the "family" version of the Barracuda, because very little about it was super sporty like the Barracuda tradition. I traded it in 1986 for a Nissan Sentra that had about 87 horsepower. After the nice pickup of the 318, this was hardly any power.
There are some fun similarities between the factory model and the model restored here, which he was able to replicate in the restoration. First, the warm up. If you tried to move the car before the temperature indicator reached the first line after the "C", the engine would stop. I saw he warmed it up to the same spot before he moved the car. This was only much of a problem in the winter time. Mine took about 10 minutes to get to that point before I could move it, in the 20s to 40s of the Virginia winter. Maybe all cars needed to be warmed up to a certain point before moving them. Trying to move it before was a losing proposition. Second, the bumping he heard from the wheels, when he turned the wheel. This happened only when you turned the steering wheel and wheels to their extreme or close to extreme left or right position. Mine was in the front left. Not in the back. I don't understand how he heard the bumping from the back since the back wheels do not turn left or right. Ghost in the machine. Third, the rust behind the back wheels was horrific. The repaired rust on this model in the video was nothing compared to mine. Mine was design flaw bad, and the rest of the body, especially the lower parts, had very little if any rust. You can see the curve in the body the lower rear area behind the back wheels which would probably catch water.
Since I was 15, I of course had to put a stereo in the car. I used a hacksaw to cut out speaker holes in the steel back shelf. I mounted the unit under the heater vents in the center. The first was an exterior single 8-track unit that I could hook into the radio. The second was an exterior radio and cassette player.
This was a great car except for its few weaknesses. It had a few details that were fun. There was a light in the driver side footwell that was controlled by a toggle switch seen at the left lower area of the dashboard next to the steering wheel. It had little round running lights on the front and back of each side. It had turn signal indicators at the left and right front of the hood. Of course it had the front end windows on each side but that was pretty typical at the time. They were great for smokers, so many people did in the 1960s and '70s. It had AC, which worked great for its time, but really cut engine power and gas mileage when it was on.
Thanks for your video. It was nice to see a well preserved and restored model of this 1968 Plymouth Barracuda, which I loved so much when I had the original factory model.
The exhaust needs more bracing.
I love watching these videos because currently I daily drive a 78 c10 with a 383 stroker (not recommended) and have a 68 gmc 1500, 58 Chevy Apache, all of their conditions are decent but I see the quality of the cars and pricing you guys have for yours and constantly remind myself there’s still plenty of work to be done and these videos very much inspire me to continue working on all of them especially when my knuckles have no more blood to give to the good ole steel bodies. Classics are definitely the only vehicles I really care to drive even though I am only 21, I grew up riding around most evenings with my grandfather who would choose to drive me around in his 70’s Chevy instead of his newer trucks and I never really understood why until I got one for myself since his accident. There’s just something very relaxing and nostalgic about driving down the curvy country roads and passing through town despite the immense engine droning, and knowing my motors shaking what good bolts I have left holding me onto the frame, drum brakes that barely stop it, the sweet smell of premium gas money just burning away just to refill it in 20 miles, turn signals not flashing, no ac, driver window doesn’t roll down, horn non existent, the only working gauge is the fuel gauge (only one you need your eyes and ears can tell you everything else), all these things and I still choose it over anything, I can only imagine the joy and feelings from driving a complete or near complete old school like one of these…
I agree with the other fellers, that exhaust definitely needs a few more hangers. It's just banging into everything under there, including the driveshaft it looked like. Otherwise a sweet ride👍👍
It's funny, when I was young I never cared much for the '68-'69 Barracuda's. But now I really like like them and think they look Cool! This is one sharp looking car.
Back then when cars had style and actually won awards for awesome looking American muscle cars . Great year for a Barracuda .
First car was a 68 fastback S with the H.P. 340, sure grip rear. Med. green metallic with deluxe white interior. Super nice, fast car, ( would bark second with factory automatic 727) Til' a traveling salesman speed balling his ass off wiped the whole side off, from front bumper to rear bumper. searched for years but never found another, this was before the internet.
Very beautiful! And the sound...! My Grandma had a fastback for years. Once it was in the workshop and she had to borrow my auntie´s Toyota. When she brought it back, she told her it´s broken. Just had no power at all compared to her car... 😆
Looks like the exhaust is what's banging, it really moves around alot, other than that it's a Beautiful Barracuda.
Check the motor mounts and trans mounts.
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Nice to see something cool other than Camaros or Mustangs available.
Nice car I like the body style and the exhaust looks loose on driver side. It's well worth the money. Noise in rear end minor problem.
I really fell in love with this car! It looks so original besides the chart as shown shows the engines been pepped up! I really wanted you to properly open up to 6000rpm that looked like it's shift point by way of telemetry and I don't think you were in first gear no way man!😂 at 5400rpm peak at that much power would that be to the wheels?? DAMN.
The plain white fish! What a car
Nice car, I had a 68 Convertible with a 360 crate motor, metallic bright yellow with white interior.
Aircleaner stud hood dent! Done that one time,learned the hard way!!!! Beautiful car non the less.
Sweet right somebody's a lucky person that bought it
If Only... I'd certainly be a proud owner of that Barracuda.. Love It..
Nice barracuda, check that drivers side engine mount as well, engine movement and exhaust movement all on drivers side. Nice car as always at Maple.
Haven't seen one of these in quite a while. Really nice. I like the notchback 'cudas more than the fastbacks. Very tempting price.
My first car was a 67 ,convertible. LOVED THAT CAR!
My first car was a 1967 Barracuda Formula S fastback. LOVED that car and I think I'll miss it forever.
Thats funny! I had that same dent in the middle of the hood on my 68 Fastback. The guy that replaced my 318 with a 360 crate motor didn't cut the air cleaner screw far enough. Almost put a hole right through the hood!
The "exhaust" is the noise you're hearing Nick! 😉
YES!!,.. Another great Mopar!! Pretty decent notchback for a really great price!! Thanks Nick!!
Smooth driving man I wish I want to have that car very soon
I believe this is the best cuda body style, until the 70 model. The non fastback version, looks like a little GTX. If only I were made of money!
Beautiful car. Worth the money.
That car was set up to rock and roll it's got a good deep oil pan probably milodon and I notice it has frame connectors on it nice car I wouldn't mind having it even though I'm a Ford man LOL
Yet another awesome looking muscle car, and thanks for the videos Nick! 👍👍
Exhaust looks like it’s hanging on with duct tape and dreams
Perfect beautiful amazing car beautiful colours thanks Nick have a very nice day mate
I love that car Nick it needs a little work but well worth the price.
I used to have a 1970 barracuda lime green black stripes. I want it back I remember I was only 21 years old now I'm 66 and I can't afford one unless it the lottery
Wow, this car is sweet!
Hermoso auto , para mi el mejor de esa época dorada los barracuda fueron obras de arte
I love that car!
I love the car but the 360 did not come out until 1974 because I had one in a duster . The 360 is a great motor but stock the 340 would woop it up good time . Both bumpers are bent down it would not take nothing to fix them but for a stack car it is perfect to me .
Nice looking car. Should ho fast. Good luck.
That one look good.
If this was a fastback Barracuda give u $30k for it but luv 64-69 especially huge window & those fish style frontend could use respray of soft white oh 7:28 exhaust rattling alot also under shoots test drive looks like driver side floor needs replacing so probably a $18,500 car for me.
Nick you look good in that ride
Beautiful car 👍
Much love for these old school Mopars 🔥 but I've always been a big Mopar fan, sweet ride Nick 🔥 American muscle 💪
Right on!
Looks like the left side exhaust pipe moving around hitting the drive shaft, other that that very nice car.
Awesome car and my favorite body style compared to the fastback. It's like a smaller Charger
Cool car driving by a ghost, great video and the car super, thanks Nick stay cool 😎
Original V8 in these were 273 , they turn 10 grand and blew away the mustang
The engine needs a rear main seal, the torque converter is exposed with no cover plate. The exhaust needs to be re hung and the rear end pinion seal is done fer. looks like the trans mount might be gone too...could just be the cam lope.
That’s a lot of bang for the buck . Those little 318s can be hot 🥵!!!
Pretty nice barracuda 👍 👍 👍 👍
Dyno sheet says it's a 408 stroker - 360 with a 4" stroke.
Nice ride
i drove 1 of these in Tokyo, a red 1 with white interior & vynal top, slant 6, 2 bad it wuza 6 but nice car hb🌴
Always loved the lines on these "Cudas".
Paperwork says "318" & you say... "360"? 🤔
Origionaly came with on the paperwork
👍👍
Nice ride!🇺🇲
Super nice cuda..
Hi
Is the flywheel plate missing?
I don't think it's supposed to be exposed like that.
What A BEAUTY I USE TO OWN THE SAME YEAR BARRACUDA RAGTOP TO BOOT 👢
Bushings
Mopar was always reliant on rubber bushings.
Oooh Barracuda
Looks like the driver's side of the exhaust is loosy goosie. The 69 fast back I owned back in the day had the same issue. Love the car.
Worth the price for few minor fixes underneath could turn this easy these mopars are $ makers
This one’s nice
I had that issue with my brake pedal sticking it turn out to be the aftermarket brake booster adjustable rod.
Sweet Cuda
Gorgeous car. I always love Cudas. Just curious is it a 318 or a 360?
It was a 318 from the factory.
Previous owner installed a "360 crate" 😎 💯 😎
POtentIAL✨👀👌
Did I see holes in the floor pan?
I noticed the big buckle in the trunk pan. It got hit in the ass good at one time. 😆
Don't find these on craigslist, somebody will jump on it.👍
Hey nick looks like the exhaust is culprit,
nice
The exhaust is very loose look into that knocking into the springs or body..
I’d bet the horn works on this
me too
DREAM CAR!!! Trade my 13 Challenger RT for it 😁
i can here the rock group heart sing that song BARRACUDA
Driveshaft loop and drag radials = track car
👍🔥👀🔥👍
What is the noise in the rear exhaust pipe is loose brake pedal is bad
This is a very nice car. Not a show winner, but what a sweet driver. Would love to have it. But my wife would probably kill me.
I'd have to be worried mine would steal it from me
Looked like the whole motor was moving,like it had a missing or loose motor mount. Idk but never seen oil pan rocking so much.
Broke motor mount? The whole engine is moving around? I’d get that looked at asap.
Needs a motor mount on the driver's side
Love this car but can never buy a white one .
I’m just here for the ghost creep walk..
You been doing skids in the car 🚗 park lol 😂
Yes horn .Nick did you watch my video I sent you ?
These older cars always rattle and need something..
Show the yellow 442
. Most definitely got over 140 thousand miles on it. O well, but nice car & real Good ta have it. Ha.Ha.Ha
theres a cutie pie
Is that motor a Chrysler engine I know that they are reliable engine
torqueflight 6 / 904 transmission,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Anyone looking for a 5.7 HEMI 2005 model ,send me a text
Me thinks the dyno sheet is a joke.
Popping sounds like bad frame bushings, it's metal to metal whatever it is!
Want last long. Glad they left original steering wheel. 25G car all day
Where I come from
Oh yes its a mopar
This will not last more than 48 hours.
This will be gone today
360's suck where's the 340
What? 😆 A 360 has a 4" bore with a 3.58" stroke. A 340 has a 4.04 (.040" larger than a stock 360) with a 3.31" stroke. Bore a 360 .040" over and voila, you have a stroked 340! And 360 blocks are plentiful! The 360 is a better choice!
But a 340 is a high winder
They were never put 360's in a 68 barracuda 360 didn't come around till late 1973
@@samuelvickers7910 I am aware of that. The 360 was released in 1971 for passenger cars. 71-74 360 blocks utilize the same water jacket core as a 340. So, the 71-74 360 can be safely overbored .100". I have done a few this way.