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One more picture... Also forgot to mention new SS brake lines from the front distribution block back.

Oh yea, and I had to have the drive shaft shortened.

OK, OK... Here are some pictures of the process (I should have known better). You can see that I painted the back half of the underside of the car, it is in quite good condition, probably due to being a California car originally. I also took the springs apart and cleaned and painted them then...

Just took the '66 Formula S Barracuda for a brief ride for the first time since 2011. I installed an 8-3/4 differential (3.23 sure-grip), new Exhaust from Accurate Exhaust, new 10" brakes on the rear. My car came originally with a Sure-Grip (according to the build sheet), but did not have one...

I had to go and double check... It turns out that I *thought* all the weight was off the stands, but it turns out it was not. Now ... drum roll ... the drive shaft clears the cable. Sorry for the erroneous post. Thank you @TrailBeast for the response!! That was easy...

Good question. It is on stands in the rear (subframe), and ramps in front. I have a jack under the differential with the car just off the stands, it is fairly level front to rear. I thought that when I got weight on the springs, that would push the drive shaft up high enough to clear the...

I am finishing up my 8-3/4 differential install on my '66 Cuda and the emergency brake cable is rubbing on the drive shaft. Is this due to the 8-3/4 angling the drive shaft down a bit more than the 7-1/4? Has anyone else had this issue? There is a bracket for the cable attached to the floor...

Well, by George, heat worked after soaking for a few days. I got some of the WD-40 Specialist Rust Release Penetrant Spray, seemed to work pretty good. It is still very tight with all the rust on the screw and the friction nut, but it did loosen. It probably helps that this is originally a...

Any thoughts on getting a rusted emergency brake adjuster on my '66 Barracuda un-stuck. I have sprayed the nut with penetrant, let it soak for days, repeat, and am not able to get it loose. I am upgrading from 7-1/4 to 8-3/4 differential and 9-inch to 10-inch drum brakes, so the emergency...

They were all tinted "green."

Thank you Commando. They are not the same as 9" springs. For some reason I was under the impression that they were not available (just the struts are hard to come by I guess). I picked some up at the local NAPA (in stock). Thank you everyone for your help.

Great, thank you. I will order some from NAPA.

Hello, finally getting back to putting the 8-3/4 differential in my '66 Barracuda. It has 10" rear drums and I can only find one of the parking brake strut springs. I need another one. Anyone have one I can have (buy)? It is one spring that does not come in the brake rebuild kits. It is the...

OK, I have been away from FABO for a few years (health, other projects, life). I am finally going to get back to work on my '66 Formula S, 4-speed. Am installing a 8-3/4 Sure Grip. The Build Sheet says the car came with a Sure Grip, but it had a 7-1/4 open differential when I got it. I am...

In looking at the '66 Parts Manual, the Propeller Shafts are listed as the same length for "3, 4 Spd. and Auto," 51.61 inches (w/7.25 axle).

Love it... Engine compartment picture(s)????????????

Roger that!! I have to do it with my "light" 273 with fast-ratio manual steering. It is actually not much of a problem unless you are parallel parking...

Two door. I think all Sport Fury's were 2-door.

Hi again. This is just an interesting car... My brother just picked up a 1966 Plymouth Sport Fury 4-Speed. Manual everything (brakes and steering (a real MUSCLE car)). It has the 383 4bbl engine. The car is in decent shape for its age, no major body damage or rust (a bit of rust in the...

Thanks all. Yea, I was looking at the Accurate straight through muffler. A couple of years ago I picked up a Borla straight through muffler that I think I will try to make work. Dart67, I read through your thread when I was looking into this. That is a very nice copy of the commando...

Thanks Toolman. I am tempted to go without the muffler to see what it sounds like. I can always add the muffler later if I need to.

I have been reading the threads on 273 exhaust. Am planning on installing the commando single exhaust; mostly purchased from Accurate Ltd. I have read in a couple of threads that going with the resonator only (no muffler) sounds great. From what I have read, some of the early Commando 273's...

All as stated above plus finned valve covers (however these could have easily been added - or removed).

I wonder if it is a real Formula S. Probably not. Not a bad looking car. Looks like it would be a good driver... and fun!!

I stand corrected... I will have to purchase a pair!! Thanks.

The Parking Brake Struts are hard to find. they are not sold (to my knowledge) by parts houses, you will need to find a pair from an 8-3/4 differential (these are the ones with the length-wise 90° angle bend). I had a hard time finding them for mine.

Here are some pictures of my '66 Formula S (4-speed). Obviously, this car is a work in progress. I am currently working on getting a new exhaust system and 8-3/4 installed (along with the commensurate items that need to be refurbished (like the leaf springs)).

Hello. I am working on cleaning up and refurbishing my rear leaf springs. I got new bushings and spring pads ordered. I cannot find the gizmos that wrap around the spring stacks to keep the leaves from rotating. I could not get the screws/nuts off without having to cut them. See pictures...

I had mine sand blasted and Powder Coated by Les Schwab Tires. The price was VERY reasonable (I don't remember what it was). Obviously, the tires were off. Highly recommended!

If you have the Barracuda script emblem(s) left, I'll take one or two. Second in line please.