Hello all! Welcome to my build thread!

I am a student at McPherson College, I hope to have this car at least in paint by my senior year. We have a big car show on campus at the end of each year, so that is my goal.

I picked up this '70 Barracuda back in April. I had enough time to get an A-Pillar done before I headed to England for an internship. I should have plenty of time to get things done now. Needs a new front left frame rail and most of the exterior panels as well.

Some specs:

1970 Plymouth Barracuda
383 HO 4-bbl (don't have it, unfortunately)
4 speed with pistol grip
8 3/4 posi rear end, 3.23 gear
B5 blue with a white vinyl top
White interior
Air Conditioning
Manual steering and brakes

The plan:

Full restoration-ish. Some upgrades here and there, but I want to keep it looking stock. Especially the color combo, which I think is beautiful.

I have a 440 6 pack to build and put in it, but I am also leaning towards a Gen 3 Hemi swap as well. I plan on keeping the flat hood if the engine can fit beneath.

Thanks for any advice you have along the way! I'm learning through this experience while also learning in classes, so bear with me on some of it.