65 Barracuda daily driver
Thanks for your help @66fyssh & @barracudakid, but: Problem solved...
Also, mystery solved. When I bought the BArracuda in 2009 it had really worn out leaf springs that had leaf spring helpers under them and coil over shocks. The larger diameter of the shocks required that spacer that you see in the next photo and the nuts I was looking for. The spacer moved the shock out enough so it cleared the gas tank.
About 6 years ago I got some ESPO heavy duty leaf springs and had a shop install them along with new Monroe shocks. The must have just rammed the nut on there with an impact and rounding the nut, so it was impossible to get off.
So first cut two slots in the shock eyelet and then hit it with a chisel until it gave up. Then I cut of the rubber and started cutting a into the nut and hit it with the chisel until I could get it to finally move. Luckily I didn't damage the threads and now the new KYB shocks are on. That spacer wasn't necessary anymore and so I could just use regular shock washers and nuts. It's all torqued to spec and now the rear of the car is done. Super happy about that!
Also cleaned up and painted these parts that I'm not sure what they're called. That lower radiator support bracket (?!) was actually never on the car and I've been driving it without the bracket for all these years. I'm sure it serves a purpose, so I want to install it, but there is a broken off bolt in the K-frame and it must be made from hardened steel or something because I can't drill it out. I might to get some diamond or titanium drill bit to finally get it out.
Today I hope to finally wrap up the wiring and then move on to carb, radiator, fluids and distributor. I also still need to install the kick down, gas pedal cable, steering column etc, but I don't need that to fire up the engine...
Thanks for your help @66fyssh & @barracudakid, but: Problem solved...
Also, mystery solved. When I bought the BArracuda in 2009 it had really worn out leaf springs that had leaf spring helpers under them and coil over shocks. The larger diameter of the shocks required that spacer that you see in the next photo and the nuts I was looking for. The spacer moved the shock out enough so it cleared the gas tank.
About 6 years ago I got some ESPO heavy duty leaf springs and had a shop install them along with new Monroe shocks. The must have just rammed the nut on there with an impact and rounding the nut, so it was impossible to get off.
So first cut two slots in the shock eyelet and then hit it with a chisel until it gave up. Then I cut of the rubber and started cutting a into the nut and hit it with the chisel until I could get it to finally move. Luckily I didn't damage the threads and now the new KYB shocks are on. That spacer wasn't necessary anymore and so I could just use regular shock washers and nuts. It's all torqued to spec and now the rear of the car is done. Super happy about that!
Also cleaned up and painted these parts that I'm not sure what they're called. That lower radiator support bracket (?!) was actually never on the car and I've been driving it without the bracket for all these years. I'm sure it serves a purpose, so I want to install it, but there is a broken off bolt in the K-frame and it must be made from hardened steel or something because I can't drill it out. I might to get some diamond or titanium drill bit to finally get it out.
Today I hope to finally wrap up the wiring and then move on to carb, radiator, fluids and distributor. I also still need to install the kick down, gas pedal cable, steering column etc, but I don't need that to fire up the engine...