Recent content by 65Cuda

Get a coil designed for electronic ignition of that era, also the orange box that goes with it. Got one in my 65 formula "S" for years. Just check the timing and change the plugs once a year and be done with it

I did that conversion on my 65 cuda years ago and on my Powerwagon and never looked back.

Went to a square back alternator and flat style voltage regulator years ago. Not long ago I changed the squareback to a 80 amp denso cause I run a cooling fan for the summer. Need to change to double v belt pulley but still charges very well.

Yes , you take one field terminal and ground it to the case using any of the screws that hold it together. Why not just go for a denso alt. It is also a dual field alternator just like a square back. Do the same as above and your charging issues will be over. The mounting is the issue for...

Check out the thread Later Model Alternators. Just put one in my 65 barracuda formula "S" with pics and explanations.

Just go with the Mopar orange box upgrade kit from Summit racing. Did that with my 65 barracuda and 66 powerwagon. I don't think you will regret it. No problems on my 65 cuda for 20+ years, no problems on my 66 powerwagon. Go for it..

After extensive research I used a o'reilly part #13220 for 88-89 dodge trucks and vans. Only thing I had to do was to grind down the ear closest to the pulley a little, enough to fit the stock bracket, wire it up, set the belt tension, extend my adjuster for the belt tension. I know it looks...

Just turned this thing on. I'll send pics tomorrow with explanations of things done.

Just did that upgrade on my 65 barracuda with cast iron water pump, stock belt, and brackets.

Well, finally did the denso 90 amp alternator swap on my 65 barracuda with stock brackets and cast iron waterpump. Had been putting it off for years and now its done. Didn't have to change the belt just extended the adjustment arm out about 3 inches with a fabricated extension. Belt lines up...

Nice Cuda. Here's mine.

Here's my 65 Formula "S" Had it since 73. 273 commando with auto. Upgraded charging system, Kelsey hayes front disk brakes, electronic ignition. Other upgrades planned.

my 65 Barracuda formula S has been my daily driver since 1972 and still going. Upgraded the ignition, charging ,added Kelsey hayes disk brakes, and more upgrades to come. Bought it in Virginia, drove it cross country to San Francisco CA. and now we're in Reno Nv.

Awsome Cuda. Did you have much trouble tinting that back window???