July 2010. Jake writes:
I have a '66 Barracuda from Alabama that I got from my grandfather Thanksgiving 2007 as kind of a late birthday present, and it wasn't exactly in the best of shape.

Last year, we bought an 360/727 engine tranny combo from a neighbor for $500.

For about a month, all I did after we yanked the V-6 was clean that engine bay. Working weekends because of school. We got the car completely driveable by about the middle of July. And when trying to take off fast from a stop sign, I blew the trans up. Had to take the motor out again, it was hard enough getting it in and take the trans to a shop.

So, $700 dollars later, I have a new transmission and a $500 360 with a rod knock. (found that out a couple weeks ago...) I also have a new paint job by this point as of March. which is my avatar. Before this (transmission problem) happens I get an exhaust put on with 2 -1/4 inch pipes and generic flowmaster 40s. (not Flowmasters but sound the same)

(right & above) Squirrels got in my car in the fall since I was replacing the heater motor and core.

May 2010: door panels in, door locks finally connected. Drives but has a surge that worries my dad. Replace coil, still does it, replace Carter that was on there back with the Holley. Still does it.

$300 and new Edelbrock 1406 carb later, problem fixed.

I drive it to school the first day of the last, last week of school and get a $10 ticket for not having a permit.

Worth it? Yes.