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  1. ssba

    Need a master cylinder....

    I believe gm masters were plumbed on the right.
  2. ssba

    Confidence

    Finding the right guy for the things I can't do myself. For me chrome plating and engine machining is the problem in my area. Its expensive to buy good help.
  3. ssba

    Finally something said buy me so I am

    Nice old truck, It totes aluminum Hemi heads.
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    Using cast iron exhaust manifold question

    Yes going to paint them. Waiting for a dry day to sand blast them outside. I will probably paint the pipes and mufflers also. Cleaning up some old takeoff mufflers and fabricating some hangers now.
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    Using cast iron exhaust manifold question

    That's what I ended up doing. I used a couple lifter gally pipe plugs from the back of a big block. They were 3/8 npt. The cast iron was very easy to drill and tap.
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    Using cast iron exhaust manifold question

    Thanks, one of my never ending projects. Ten years or so ago I decided to put a 440 in it. Then a Dana, then a 4-speed. Time to make it driveable again.
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    Using cast iron exhaust manifold question

    Put my Barracudas on hold again due to no parts money. This is a 56 DeSoto. Been collecting dust for a decade, trying to get a little further on it. Working on the exhaust today.
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    Using cast iron exhaust manifold question

    Thanks guys, I think I'll cut it out and plug it so it won't leak or rattle down the road. New problem, In the top picture you can see the long nuts that hold these on. I am missing two if someone reading this has some spares.
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    Using cast iron exhaust manifold question

    I am working on a car I have decided to use a pair of truck cast iron exhaust manifolds. Mostly because these happen to fit where every header I had laying around wouldn't. My question is pertaining to the spring controlled heat riser thats only on one of the manifolds. It does move free and...
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    '68 Barracuda grille questions

    When taking my 68 grill out I found it best to remove the entire header panel. I used a small wire brush in a dremel to clean the threads of the studs before adding some penetrating oil. I still had a couple that broke before turning loose. You can't be to careful when working on these grills.
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    AC underhood component upgrade.

    If the truck hoses are long you may be able to cut them down and have Napa crimp the correct ends back on them?
  12. ssba

    Riding high in January

    Ya, I had to put him down with my revolver.
  13. ssba

    A Little Slant 6 Reliability Proof

    Makes me feel like I'm the only slant killer on this site. I've tossed a rod on every slant I have ever owned. Mopars flat head six's too. Always on the interstates. Just when I'm thinking shes really runnin good, this is the most speed I ever got out of it, is when they let go. I suppose you...
  14. ssba

    Remember the original Flex-a-lite?

    I believe it was made special for the bicentennial. Package was dated 1976.
  15. ssba

    [Found!] 72 and earlier trans crossmember

    Care to do a swap?
  16. ssba

    Remember the original Flex-a-lite?

    Found a NOS flex fan for my project.
  17. ssba

    Is it pretty easy to have an auto glass place remove my windshield and redo the seal?

    You really don't need to remove the glass or rubber for just a reseal if you didn't want to replace either.
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    Is it pretty easy to have an auto glass place remove my windshield and redo the seal?

    C.R. Lawrence sells the liquid butyl and the pump can with a needle tip to get it under the rubber gasket. Also helps to heat the sealant up before useing.
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    Is it pretty easy to have an auto glass place remove my windshield and redo the seal?

    Chances are they won't want to save both the glass and rubber seal while removing. I would look over the rubber seal first and if nice save it and replace the glass. Old glass has many pits from sand and has lost its sheen. I dont like to reuse windshields as wipers don't work as well on old...
  20. ssba

    What rear end is this?

    74-75 imperial 9 1/4 Sadly it uses "C" clips to hold the axles in the tapered tube housing. Not really worth anything from a A body perspective, but could be to some imperial owner looking for the discontinued brake rotors. The have a hat type emergency brake which is nice. Most were limited...
  21. ssba

    Barracuda 383/auto - swap to Stick hurt the value?

    Of course cutting hurts the value. But your car really only has to make one person happy. You.
  22. ssba

    Turning back the clock

    Copy the way it was built in 75 as close as you can.
  23. ssba

    Back Glass Re-Seal Abort!

    The rustout in those photos was caused by a cheap replacement vinyl top that was poorly preped and installed. The original tops dont have that particular kind of backing and the vinyl was heavier and much better quality. What you have there is a combination of California sun drying/ cracking a...
  24. ssba

    Just got myself a 68 Barracuda Fastback!

    It was a 340 swinger that pulled me away from ford 30 some years ago. Congrats on the barracuda, you wont be missing that mustang. It took a 440 in a 68 fastback to permanently convert me over from my E body phase. Your barracuda has a lot going for it already with the 4-speed. Hope to see...
  25. ssba

    How to fix a black painted grille?

    I thought the 67 barracuda grills were all metal? I have 68s so they are the plastic finned inserts. They can be pretty fragile from age. The urethane may make the plastic more resistant to breaking. Possibly glass bead them lightly and repaint since most weren't chromed anyway. As for the...
  26. ssba

    1957 D100

    12v neg ground since 56
  27. ssba

    cuda

    Petty's 43jr
  28. ssba

    Extremely Rare and Cool Special Edition Packages

    I had one of these many years ago.
  29. ssba

    [FOR SALE] BB direct connection valve covers

    These are the older big block tall valve covers with some decent chrome left on them. I would use them on a clean driver type car myself. They still shine nice. Little surface rust on the inside as shown in photo. 120.00 shipped within the states. Have PayPal.
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