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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...

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).

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)).

Hey Dart4, Did you find that warrantee letter? I would love to see it! My 66 Formula S 4-speed came with a 7-1/4. Ther Build Sheet calls out Sure-Grip and it has an open rear... must have been broken/changed. I am in the process of changing it out with an 8-3/4. Thanks!

Eholster, Welcome to FABO!!! Another 66 'Cuda in the Northwest, can't beat that (in my opinion :iconbigg:). Looks like a great score. Enjoy, 66Cuda-S

I just removed the driveline from my '66 Barracuda so I can install my newly completed 8-3/4. I wanted to make sure I get the driveline installed the correct direction after having it shortened. It looks to me that both ends are identical. Also, there is a balancing weight on each end. So...

SlantSixDan, Thanks for your (as usual) well-stated explanation. I will read the articles you referenced and perform the adjustment. I have noticed the ignition timing differences (CAP, Non-CAP) and wondered about it. Thanks again, 66Cuda-S

Can anyone tell me what this gizmo does? It is on my 66 Barracuda 273. This car has a Cleaner Air Package (CAP) "option" that was required on California cars.

I wondered about doing that. Yes, I think there is enough there. I was not sure if one bolt on each tab would work though if there happened to be any twisting on the bracket.

I just completed the restoration of the sway bar for the 66 'Cuda and thought I'd share some details. As you can see, I am getting to a little bit at a time on the 'Cuda. I removed the sway bar with the brackets. The bushing brackets have the bushings welded in, so I had to cut the welds to...

According to the parts book, the length with an 8.75 axle is 49.58 inches.

Roger all that 67Dart273 said. The ones in the e-Bay ad are NOT the correct ones.

The factory instrument current regulator for my 66 Barracuda is in the Gas Gauge (I assume they are all this way). See the picture below. The regulator is the bi-metalic strip with heat wire to the left. This system works fine for many years (as witnessed by our old cars still working). What...

Hello. Yes, go to rt-eng.com to get the voltage limiter. Then all you need is some wire and crimp on connectors. Real time engineering provides a good instruction sheet that shows you how to disable the stock voltage limiter and install the new one. I have more pictures if you want me to...

Yes, I had to modify the fuel gauge to disable the old voltage limiter. Is this a common problem? I have not heard of the issue. I can easily reach up there and disconnect it.

For the voltage regulator, I purchased the one from Real-Time Engineering. It was easy to install and works great. Here is picture of it installed...

After recently purchasing a set of Spitfires (from a FABO member), I will be interested in this too.

I am interested in these too. Maybe a bushing could be installed??