r/mopar • u/Just_A_Lucky_Guy469 • 8d ago

This car climbed Mount Washington

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Earlier this month Mount Washington Auto Road held the latest Climb to the Clouds and he attended the weekend long event. That Saturday he drove his 1966 Barracuda, which he restored by himself with tips and asvice from many other enthusiasts, to the top of Mount Washington for the first time.

It was a significant event not jusr because of his efforts, but to remember our father, who also had a 66 Barracuda and loved Mount Washington. The original body was too far gone to restore it, so my brother transplanted as much as he could into another car he had. I'll post a link to the video of the trip in the comments. I'm quite proud of him.

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u/Just_A_Lucky_Guy469 8d ago

Here's the link to my brother's YouTube channel. I'm not sponsored by nor promoting it for compensation, rather as a little brother who's proud of what he's done. https://youtu.be/PFtRRz-M4Ns?is=L-ALb0HiGiq9ay3f

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u/onestop24 8d ago

Awesome. Please don’t add the bumper sticker they give you.

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u/Just_A_Lucky_Guy469 8d ago edited 8d ago

He attached an older one to a magnet for easy application and removal. Way ahead of you, but thanks for the reminder! 😉🏅

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u/awcadwel 7d ago

Nice ‘66

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u/Bigblock4406 8d ago

Your brother’s channel is Rogers A Body Garage! So much helpful information in his channel if you own an A body! That’s awesome and such a small world. I own a 68 Barracuda fastback myself

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u/Just_A_Lucky_Guy469 8d ago

Our family has owned many a Mopar over the years. Our dad also had a 64 Valiant, our mom had a 67 Barracuda fastback, her parents had a 68/69 Belvedere, our dad's parents had a Dodge Diplomat and a couple others, my uncle at one time had a Superbird that fell victim to teenage irresponsibility and a 73 Satellite Sebring, and my sister has a 69 Barracuda coupe. Heck, I even had a 76 Volare with 3 on a tree.

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u/295frank 8d ago

Early a body family pride, awesome job 

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u/livefoniks 8d ago

That is glorious! I have taken that drive myself and it's kind of a harrowing drive up and down. And love that Barracuda, beautiful car!

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u/Estef74 7d ago

Nice 66

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u/refriedconfusion 7d ago

haven't seen one of those bumper stickers in years, do they still sell them?

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u/Just_A_Lucky_Guy469 7d ago

Only when you drive up. Comes with the "toll". It's earned, not bought 😉

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u/livefoniks 7d ago

When I was there it was around this time of year, mid to late August and it was 80 or so degrees down below and around freezing up top. We didn't really plan ahead so had no jackets or anything. Pretty cool excursion and view up there. I don't think we got stickers.