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  1. RichB

    7 1/4 Sure Grip ring and pinion set wanted

    I need a new ring and pinion set for a 7 1/4 Sure Grip rear end. It requires a thin ring gear like a 2.90 ratio. Do you have one set or know a source? Help!!
  2. RichB

    What is this part?

    Where does this little bracket go on a 1965 Barracuda 273 auto trans? It appears to hold a small diameter steel tube in place.
  3. RichB

    RF brake locked up. Why?

    Returning from the transmission shop with my newly restored (all stock) 1965 Barracuda I decided to drive down to a gas station and get gas. About a mile away the brakes started to fade out. Near the gas station smoke started coming out of the right front fender. At the gas station I saw that...
  4. RichB

    [WANTED] Shift selector cable.

    I still need a shift selector cable from a 65 or 66 A body that goes from a floor shifter console to a 904 Torqueflite transmission. Mine is a 65 Barracuda. It should be the same part with any engine. I just need it to have an intact covering or a small piece missing because these things will...
  5. RichB

    [WANTED] Shifter cable for Torqueflite

    Looking for a console to Torqueflite shifter cable for my 65 Barracuda 273 automatic. PM me if you have one in decent shape you can sell.
  6. RichB

    [WANTED] Shift selector cable for 904 auto console shifter

    I am looking for a good shift cable for my 1965 Barracuda automatic transmission with console. Or, can you tell me a source for a new one that sells at a reasonable price? Thank you.
  7. RichB

    How to pull the axles on a '65 7-1/4" SG ?

    IIIIIIIIII know the steps are to remove the shafts from the diff and then remove the c clips. But exactly where is the set crew(s) or Bolt(s) that locks in the shafts?And where are the C clips? I don't see them.IIIIIIIIIIi I
  8. RichB

    Is there a law .....?

    So I worked for hours making a part for my throttle linkage mount. I was holding it with pliers and sanding it on a belt sander to finish it up when it flew away. Do you think I could find it? No! This has happened before, working with grinders, wire brush wheels, and compressed air nozzles...
  9. RichB

    [FOR SALE] Edelbrock 1406 Carburetor 600 cfm w/elec choke

    A nice, clean Edelbrock 1406 carburetor. Throttle plates are nice and tight. Linkages work well. Electric choke has one broken screw mount but works well. I bought this at Carlisle, but am not using it. No return, but I will include a rebuild kit in case you may need it. Asking $150 tot. +...
  10. RichB

    7 1/4 SG rebuild help

    I picked up a 7-1/4" SureGrip rear end to replace my 65 Barracuda's basic 7-1/4". I have never rebuilt a rear end except for pulling axles and replacing wheel bearings and seals. My next project is to replace what's needed on the SG so that its in good shape. Is that feasible for me? All I know...
  11. RichB

    How many near fatal accidents have you had?

    I was thinking today about how lucky I am to be alive after all the very close calls I have had. Fractured skull at age four. Internal injuries on my bike age 10. Went out a rear suicide door into heavy traffic age 12. Knocked out when my dad went into a ditch. Shot at going through a guys back...
  12. RichB

    Does Coca-Cola Convert rust? Results

    There was a recent thread on using vinegar to remove rust. I commented that soaking rusty parts in Coca-Cola could convert rust to a phosphate coating because Coke contains phosphoric acid. Someone said he tried it and it did not work. I think we are dealing with two issues. First, a chemical...
  13. RichB

    [FOR SALE] Carb bowl pump

    I have a few infusion pumps (3ml) with small dia. tubing that can be used to pull the fuel out of your carburetor bowls without taking the carb apart. If your carburetor has a vent tube to the bowl like a Carter AFB, you can put the tubing right down the vent tube and pull out the gas from each...
  14. RichB

    [FOR SALE] 64-65 cuda/val taillight housing LH

    Drivers side taillight housing. 1965 Barracuda. Fits 64 & 65 and Valiants. All intact, no dents. Drivers quality. Very presentable. $35 + shipping. obo.
  15. RichB

    [WANTED] Auto Trans Dipstick

    Do you have an extra automatic transmission dipstick for a 1965 Barracuda 273 ? My handle broke off. I don't want a cheap chrome one. Thx.
  16. RichB

    Heat Shield Placement?

    I had exhaust leaks on my 273 4bbl engine, so I removed the exhaust manifolds to sandblast, repaint them and replace the gaskets. I have the original heat shield on the drivers side. I'm ready to re-assemble. On which side of the gasket should the heat shield be placed? On the head, or on the...
  17. RichB

    Edelbrock carb & want to use original chrome air cleaner?

    If you are replacing your Carter AFB carburetor with an Edelbrock 1406 or similar carb and want to use your original chrome air cleaner, here's how to do it. The Carter AFB has a 4" dia. top and uses a 3" high filter while the Edelbrock has a 5-1/8" Top. Buy the Edelbrock PRO-FLO air cleaner...
  18. RichB

    2018 Carlisle Early A body show winner

    Here's the 2018 Carlisle 1960-1966 early A body stock 1st place winner. I also won a Celebrity Choice award. I feel like all of the hard work has paid off. Thank you FABO members for your many great pieces of info. More photos are in the CHERRYCUDA65 garage. RichB
  19. RichB

    [WANTED] Wanted - kickdown rod

    Want to buy a kickdown rod that will fit a 1965 Barracuda throttle plate on the 273 V-8 to stock auto Transmission. Used or a source for a new or old one.
  20. RichB

    Ignition coil bench test?

    How can I set up a coil on a bench test and get 10-30k volts out of it? So far, I've tried two different coils with a 12v battery and can only get 12.5 volts out of the coil wire.
  21. RichB

    PUI Seat Foam

    Just a heads up before buying seat foam for front bucket seats. Before buying the foam, especially PUI foam, compare your original foam to a photo by the supplier saying it applies to your model. I just completed the re-upholstering of the bucket seats for my '65 Barracuda. I bought PUI foam -...
  22. RichB

    [FOR SALE] 65 black bucket seat upholstery

    I need to replace my seat buns and this upholstery from my 1965 Barracuda will be available. Real nice condition. Only 45k miles. Would be great for a daily driver. Let me know if you are interested, and I will give you more info.
  23. RichB

    Oil breather question

    This may be a little OCD, but does anybody know what the original label showed on the oil breather cap on the '65 273 Commando v-8. I would like to make a facsimile and clean up the cap.
  24. RichB

    Choke gauge solution

    I got tired of resetting my manual heat choke to try and find the best setting ... working alone. I came up with this gauge setup which got to it quick and easy. The washer I used is also shown in the picture. It worked for me.
  25. RichB

    65 273 Carter AFB won't start

    I'm down to a few punch list problems on the full restoration of my 65 Barracuda. A big one is that I have not been able to get the 273 to start up normally with the Carter AFB 4 bbl #3854S carburetor. I have tried two different kits and had an old mechanic try his hand but its not right. When I...
  26. RichB

    [WANTED] Carter AFB carburetor 3854S

    I want a good, original Carter carburetor for my 1965 Plymouth Barracuda 273 cu in w/ auto trans.
  27. RichB

    [FOR SALE] Banners

    Here are 3 banners.The Budweiser Welcome Race Fans at 4' x 18' is quite spectacular. Summit Racing Equipment at 3-1/2' x 7-1/2', and Advanced Clutch Technology at 3' x 7'. Asking $100 for the 3 plus gettin em to ya.
  28. RichB

    [SOLD] Y Pipe Mopar SB v-8 273, 318

    An original Mopar Y pipe for small block v-8's - 273, 318. From a 1965 Barracuda with about 57k miles. Very solid, will clean up quickly for paint. $27.50 and gettin it to ya.
  29. RichB

    [SOLD] Genuine NASCAR gas can used by #8 Dale Earnhardt, Jr. race team. Very RARE !!!

    RARE !!! NASCAR gas cans are owned and controlled by NASCAR - not the race teams. It's highly unusual to obtain an authentic NASCAR gas can, especially one used by retiring NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt, Jr and team no. 8. This can was used in the Pepsi 400 race in 2003. The authenticity is...
  30. RichB

    [SOLD] 64 - 66 Barracuda Hi-Po Resonator

    64 - 66 Barracuda MoPar Hi-Po Resonator. Lightly used. No rust. No dents. Nice chrome tip. $220 and gettin it to you.
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