Another Mopar Off My Bucket List - Barracuda Fastback
As expected, the tubing arrived from JEGS this morning.
After unpacking and inspecting it was time to get to work. I took one of my old 'shorty' headers and cut the tack welds from the tubes. Then I ground the flange clean and bolted it to the motor.
I already knew I was going to have clearance issues with the motor mount plates. Before I could fit my first tube I had to notch for room.
I ordered way more tubing than I'll need. I couldn't be sure from preliminary measurements whether or not I was going to have to extend the bent tubes further from the heads in order to clear the frame. I'm glad they fit but they couldn't have been any shorter. Even with the notch in the motor mount plates I still had to flatten the front tube for clearance.
It may look like I'm almost done with the first side but I still have to fit the body back down to see how far I need to extend the tubes and make doubly sure everything is OK before final welding. I'm taking a break now, waiting for a second wind before continuing on.
As expected, the tubing arrived from JEGS this morning.
After unpacking and inspecting it was time to get to work. I took one of my old 'shorty' headers and cut the tack welds from the tubes. Then I ground the flange clean and bolted it to the motor.
I already knew I was going to have clearance issues with the motor mount plates. Before I could fit my first tube I had to notch for room.
I ordered way more tubing than I'll need. I couldn't be sure from preliminary measurements whether or not I was going to have to extend the bent tubes further from the heads in order to clear the frame. I'm glad they fit but they couldn't have been any shorter. Even with the notch in the motor mount plates I still had to flatten the front tube for clearance.
It may look like I'm almost done with the first side but I still have to fit the body back down to see how far I need to extend the tubes and make doubly sure everything is OK before final welding. I'm taking a break now, waiting for a second wind before continuing on.