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    ... a resto-mod project - finally on the road ...

    I have been working in my garage on my 1966 Barracuda for 10 years - started off with only a rolling (empty) chassis. Did a mild buildup on a 318, 904 trans (reverse/manual valve body), 8 3/4" rear end (3:73 gears). All new EVERYTHING ... total rewire, interior, ect... not all 'factory...
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    .. one-man brake bleeder kit ??..

    I'm getting ready to bleed a newly installed dual master cylinder brake system .. because of the added time/complexity of doing a dual cylinder set-up, I was looking at some of the one-man bleeder kits on the market >> was just wondering if anybody here has bought/used one of these kits ...
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    .. AN fitting leak / help please ..

    I have installed a fuel cell in my trunk and went with -6 AN Earl's fittings with SS braided hose .. I like the way the job came out, however I am fighting a very, very small leak in a fitting >> so small it is more like a weeping leak over a week / just leaves a gas-trace on a paper towel left...
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    .. water-methanol injection ?? ..

    just looking for some comments from some people experienced in this arena please ... finishing up a street-build '66 cuda with a warmed over 318/904 combo .. the engine dyno had it at a little under 300 HP with 310 ft/lb torque .. not that I will need it, but I was hoping for just a tad over...
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    .. ** vinyl top trim ** ..

    HELP please ... does anybody know where i can get a hold of the top trim pieces for the vinyl top trim package for a '66 cuda ??? only needs to be "driver" condition > no show piece .. THANK YOU !
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    .. dye or paint ?? ..

    i have to freshen up some interior (black) carpet areas in my '66 cuda .. what are the differences between the 'dye' and 'paint' products offered ?? *which is better to use ('dye' or 'paint') ,, and why ? thanks
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    .. how to wire a 3-pole starter relay ? ..

    HELP please ! ..was wondering how to wire a 3-pole starter relay ? .. i have seen the 4-pole schematics where you wire the (2) spades to neutral safety switch and the start wire from key ... but what do you do if you only have (1) spade ?? .. see pic .. the relay that is my car only has (1)...
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    *HELP* best way to cut/assemble SS braided fuel line ??**

    this is my first time working with this stuff >> need some help PLEASE ... just looking for some tips/advice on the best way to cut/deburr the SS braided fuel line so it assembles into the -AN hose fittings well ... * i tape the section to be cut, and then cut through the tape to try and...
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    .. variation on crackedback's fuel line idea ..

    I am running braided fuel line for my fuel cell installation and wanted to pass the line through my crossmember to make sure I kept the line tucked up close to the floor .. I saw crackedback’s approach and liked it – but wanted to come up with a non-welded approach .. this is my result .. I...
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    .. knock out plug removal from v/c ? ..

    * what is the best way to remove a knock out plug from a cast mopar performance valve cover for my PCV valve installation ? * i am assuming you don't put use one of those little baffle plates on the PCV valve opening like you use on the oil fill hole opening ? .. thanks ahead of time for the...
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    .. clear coat / matte finish ..

    just wondering if anybody out there can recommend a good source/brand for a good, durable matte finish (not satin gloss) clear coat paint in a rattle can ?? (yeah, i know,> rattle can isn't the best source to begin with for a good, durable paint :), but it's what i have to go with for this...
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    .. '66 cuda prop rod bracket pic please ?? ..

    i am trying to hunt down trunk prop rod parts for my '66 cuda without ever seeing a stock one complete and actually installed .. i need some education please ! .. can anybody post for me pics (for a '66 cuda) of a trunk prop rod assembly installed ... especially showing the bracket which...
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    .. what kind of rear end fluid ?? .. thanks ..

    i'm ready to add fluid to my freshly rebuilt 8 3/4" rear end w/SG .. * how much fluid do in need to buy ? * what kind/brand is best recommended ? * i was told to make sure i add a SG additive .. what kind is best ? . mix ratio ? .. thanks ahead of time for your responses and help ..
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    U-bolt torque specs needed

    was just wondering if anybody can supply me with the torque specs for the U-bolts, shackle bolts and the spring front mounting bolts for leaf spring installation on a '66 cuda .. thanks
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    .. springs settling ? ..

    about two weeks ago i installed a new set of ESPO springs / 6 leaf package / +1" arch under my '66 cuda .. the ride height came out exactly the way i wanted it to ! .. as i was working on my car this weekend i happen to notice the rear end had dropped about 1"!.. the bottom of the shackle is...
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    ... trunk prop rod ...

    looking to buy a trunk prop-rod for a 1966 barracuda .. doesn't need to be show quality > just looking for a functional piece .. thanks
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    .. inner fender splash shields ..

    .. trying to locate a set of inner (front) fender splash shields for a 1966 barracuda .. anyone have some you want to sell ? ? something like this ? thanks
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    " .. which ones work better .."

    which header gaskets seal better .. percy # 66037 or remflex # 6003 ? ? thanks
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    .. spring recommendations / HELP please ..

    i know i have read several posts on this subject in the past, but can't seem to find the info i need in searching old posts .. so here goes .. working on my '66 cuda > street car only > but will definitely see some punching now and then ! .. mild-build up on '318' w/ hopped up '904'; 2500 stall...
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    .. 8 1/4 rear end ID ? ..

    i just took a 8 1/4" rear end out from under my '66 cuda to replace it with a 8 3/4" i have .. the 8 1/4" unit has 4.10 gears with a SG .. i will be getting rid of it, but was wanting to know a little more about its original identification .. it has 11.00" dia brake drums with a BPP ... any...
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    .. high temp paint ? ..

    * do you have to use high-temp paint on your aircleaner since it is so near the engine block & manifold ? * what temp do you think the valve covers actually see ?
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    .. remote oil filter location ? ..

    looking for suggestions please ... am thinking of installing a remote oil filter on my small block / '66 cuda combination to make oil filter changes after my spitfire header installation as painless as possible .. now have a 90 degree adapter / but still seems cramped > and i hear they always...
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    .. barracuda info search ..

    i know this is a long, long, long shot > but i thought i would throw it out anyhow ... i recently bought a 1966 barracuda project car ( ohio area ), but the seller knew next to nothing about its previous owners ... title info got me nowhere ... does anybody recognize this car and know anything...
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    .. spark plug recommendation ? ..

    .. just finishing up a 318 rebuild ( fresh machining / KB pistons, lunati cam, holley carb, TOTAL rebuild ) .. using a newly reconditioned set of '302' swirlport heads .. what is the best sparkplug to use for street use .. nothing fancy > just looking for a good running dependable plug that...
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    .. preventing head bolt leakage ??? ..

    .. so here i am .. just finishing up my small block mild rebuild .. went through my 1978 '318' block doing the usual decking, new pistons, rods, cam etc.. found a good set of '302' swirlport heads i rebuilt .. wanting to make sure i leave no stones unturned in my final assembly which will cause...
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    .. '302' swirlport head swap compatability ?? ..

    will a set of 1985 (to 1991) '302' swirlport heads be a direct bolt on to a 1978 '318' block ?? ... i'm trying to finish up a mild upgrade to a '318' i'm putting in a 1966 barracuda .. no strip action, just some street fun .. i just had a 1978 '318' bored .040" over; KB pistons w/ eagle rods...
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    904 torqueflite identification PLEASE ???

    can anybody PLEASE identify for me year/info on my 904 torqueflite transmision .. stamped numbers on the base of the tranny by the pan are : 4028464 5484 0164 on bell housing some funky looking numbers : 036-9X on tail piece / more funky numbers : 4 366 600 05305 looking to put this in a '66...
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    904 torqueflite identification mystery

    please help !! looking to identify year/info on '904' torqueflite with the following numbers .. stamped numbers on the base of the tranny by the pan are : 4028464 5484 0164 on bell housing some funky looking numbers : 036-9X on tail piece / more funky numbers : 4 366 600 05305 looking to put...
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