george 53 Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 Duhhh, well it makes sense! Ok, then I guess I just gotta getta hold of K-Dog, an pick one a them rascals up! 67/69 Barracudas were my first favorite cars. But I ended up with a 69 Nova. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 I got a lot of bench time for Father's Day weekend. I worked on the Barracuda on and off all weekend but I don't have a lot to show for it. I'm using the kit engine block and front cover topped with heads, intake, front drive accessories from the more detailed AMT 1969 GTX kit. I lopped off the top of the Barracuda kit's distributor and replaced it with a tan painted resin cap from Replicas and Miniatures of Maryland. The tan cap represents an Accel part to match the ubiquitious oversized resin Accel Super Coil that I will also use. The carbs are painted with Tamiya X-31 Titanium Gold. I spent much time drilling out the four resin cast Brembos. The interior tub has been painted with Tamiya TS-82 Rubber Black. Finally, a detail shot of the front end of the car. The front valance opening is molded closed on the kit part. The grille has been detail painted and MV Lenses replaced the molded in units. Enjoy!!! Marc @ MPC Motorsports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOBBS Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I'm really digging the silver and black treatment with just enough chrome to pull it all together. Great eye as always Marc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r3d d3vil Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 Good looking Mopar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 Received some custom decals in the mail today. They are like the stock Barracuda stripes without the engine call out on the front fenders. I'll do the other side tomorrow night after this side is good and dry. Does this addition make this Barracuda a Striped Bass? Enjoy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Johnny Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 The notcback Barracuda is a rare fish in 1:1 let alone in model form! Great build so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuffone20 Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Man that sure is looking great!! I like where you went with it, love the way she sits!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Goschke Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Beautiful build! Love that body style! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted June 23, 2010 Author Share Posted June 23, 2010 Marc, the stripes look very cool! so happy that you made sure they ran correctly through the door handle and not under them like you see too often Dave Thanks! All I did was Google images of 1969 Barracudas to see how the stripes work on a 1:1. Then, I photocopied the decal, cut it out, and test fitted the copy first. Once I was satisfied with the placement, I transferred the cuts to the actual decal. The decal was applied in three pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDog Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Here's where I am as of 6-23. Made an intake from the FI setup in 70 Chevelle kit. I also wanted the stripes to be high up on the sides. The rest of the pics are here >> Cuda Folder Kdog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spkgibson Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Marc And KDog,Both of those Cuda's look great!Know I need to get one for myself to build,I'm going to go broke seeing all these great resin conversion kits coming out!Great Job Guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken#5fan Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Nice job Marc. Hope to see it in person someday. Ken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARTEMIS1759 Posted June 24, 2010 Share Posted June 24, 2010 First time I saw one of these I was like what the hell. I never new they made these in a notchback. I thought they were all ugly fast backs. These look good with the front end. I saw it at a hotrod shop a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted July 7, 2010 Author Share Posted July 7, 2010 Can't let KDog @ Bandit Resins have all the fun! I've been out of town for a week but I'm slowly getting back to the bench. I've cleared the outside with Tamiya TS-13. Still needs polished. Painted the drilled Brembos with Testors Stainless Steel Metalizer and Tamiya TS-16 Yellow. While the paint fully cures I continue work on the engine and interior. Enjoy the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted July 7, 2010 Share Posted July 7, 2010 That's going to be really sweet. Love the hood and color scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted July 8, 2010 Author Share Posted July 8, 2010 What goes better with a Six Pack hood than a 440+6? Used the AMT ex-MPC 1969 Barracuda block with top end parts from an AMT 1969 GTX, including the Edelbrock intake and Holley six pack set up. The GTX kit will also surrender the front drive belts and accessories. The GTX kit parts have more detail than the 40+ year old MPC tooled parts. The distributor cap is from Reps and Mins of MD painted tan to replicate an Accel unit. Sharp eyes will notice the Fel-Pro Blue intake gaskets. Enjoy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spkgibson Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 That is beautiful,The colors really set off the lines of the car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsipes Posted July 8, 2010 Share Posted July 8, 2010 Looks great. I seen this resin build up and ordered one for myself. I am looking at making a mod top cuda outta mine. I hope it turns out aleast half as nice as yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reliable Resin Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 WOW .... *BLING* good to see some one else's bench is like mine ....LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george 53 Posted July 10, 2010 Share Posted July 10, 2010 Marc, I LIKE the way it turned out. I REALLY like the look of the amber turn signals! NEVER cared for the ugly Engine Compartment, as that year Cuda DIDN'T have those nasty rounded wheelwells. I'm in the process of modding the ones off the 70 Duster to see if I can make them fit. If it works on the fastback I'm workin on, THAT lil coupe is next!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reliable Resin Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 love that Blue Gasket idea ... BRILIANT ! I'll have the MSD / ACCELL stuff in rte 2U Monday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale392 Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 I am loving this build. So far, every detail is looking A-1. That is why the distributor/plug wires not being routed in the proper firing order is KILLING me! Everything else on this build is just so nice....why slack there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc @ MPC Motorsports Posted July 11, 2010 Author Share Posted July 11, 2010 I am loving this build. So far, every detail is looking A-1. That is why the distributor/plug wires not being routed in the proper firing order is KILLING me! Everything else on this build is just so nice....why slack there? Bradley, Sorry to disappoint you on the plug wires. Like metal axles, that's how I roll. People that know me well understand that. I build for myself first and second, once the finished product is on the shelf, they will never be seen again. Glad you like it otherwise. Marc @ MPC Motorsports Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whale392 Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Hey Marc......no problem. I wasn't bagging on the build. You put so much into the build so far that I found that one little thing odd, especially going so far as to replicate the Fel-Pro Blue Neoprene valley pan gasket (which I hope you don't mind me borrowing for a future build!). I am loving the A-notch, as it gets no full-sized love either and besides my 1965-67 B-body love the 67-69 A-bodies are my favorite Mopars (especially motivated by a nasty B, RB, or potent hot-rodded LA engine!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vizio93 Posted July 11, 2010 Share Posted July 11, 2010 Wow Marc, that cuda is lookin' pretty good man !!! I like those wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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