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    Where Do This Chrome Pieces Fit ('65 Barracuda)?

    Part nos. mopar 2527936 & 37. Thank you.
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    Pleats Not Sewn, Molded ('65's)

    After ten years I finally took notice while cleaning the seats that the pleats in the '65 Formula S upholstery are not sewn, but pre-molded into the cover material. Sometimes I overlook details like that.
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    '64-'65 Valiant/Barracuda Bucket Seat Track Springs?

    How many springs do the bucket seats utilize to control the seat adjustment mechanism? Any photos posted on the forum that show the underside of the bucket seats with the levers, wires, and springs installed correctly? Thank you.
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    How Thick is Fiberboard on Bucket Seat back ('65 Barracuda)?

    I measure about 3mm. Did the factory use 3/32" or 1/8"? I have a sheet of 3/32" on hand. Thank you.
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    Early A Door Seal Installation?

    I don't find any threads explaining the ins and outs of installing these rubber door seals that are colored on one side. Anyone know of a thread here, or have instructions? Workin' on a '65 Formula S. Are they cut/trim to fit? Need adhesive? I have questions like that. Thank you.
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    Huge Upholstery Disappointment

    Found what looks like "curry spice powder" under the "65 Formula S bucket seat I just paid $125.00 USD to re'cover. The guy wanted to use fabric on the seat bottom but I insisted he use the burlap I provided. I chose the camel color and the guy was to provide the labor and other materials. Not...
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    Early A ('65) Bucket Seat Foam: Make Your Own?

    Is there any reason one can't do it oneself? Is the foam offered for sale reinforced with metal framing or something like that? I have two '65 Abodies and would need four of these and don't have time to wait for another inheritance. Thank you. Edit: I previously introduced this post saying...
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    Headliner Installation "Complications" '65 Formula S

    Having work done in Mexico has its advantages/disadvantages: Arranged to have the upholstery guy come to the house and install the headliner in the '65 Formula S under "my guiding eye" (although I don't know that much about headliners). He came over, but I had mixed up the headliner bows and we...
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    Headliner Tomorrow on '65 Barracuda: I Have a Pair of Questions?

    A) When does one attach the small brackets that accommodate the coat hanger hooks? Do they go under the long piece with the teeth or on top of the piece with teeth? Does they go on before the headliner or on top of it? Thank you (see first 3 photos). B) What secures the foam things that go in...
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    Early A Trunk Quarter Panel "Abyss"

    Does anyone stuff something in the cracks on either side of the trunk were all kinds of junk drop inside, never to be seen again? I was thinking about placing something like sponges to act as a kind of a "filler" (would not only prevent small items from hitting bottom but would soak up any real...
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    First Generation Barracuda Black Plastic Molding Placement?

    I know the long (broken) strip pictured is placed along the inside base of the windshield. However, the additional pair of black plastic "u-shaped" pieces (about 18" long total length) have me befuddled. Anyone know where they belong? Thank you.
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    Remedy for Loose-Fitting Interior Screws?

    When re-using the same/correct factory chrome screws on interior parts (visors, for example) I am finding the screws are too loose in the holes. I seem to have heard of a trick to make them usable again, but what was it now? Anybody remember? Thank you.
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    Early A-Body Dash Pad "Straps"

    This video explains on a '64 Valiant that there are five 3/8" headed nuts to remove the padded dash pad, as well as two straps on either end fastened with a screw on the bottom and a push-pin thing on top. He recommended removing the headlight switch for access. Not sure if removing the gauge...
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    1965 Barracuda Interior Plastic Trunk Corner Moldings Fasteners?

    I seem to remember some kind of plastic inserts that disintegrated into powder when I removed these moldings (photo #1) almost four years ago and maybe some screws also. The molding on the left has some window screen glued onto the small hole locations because I need to repair them with some...
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    First Gen Barracuda Interior Trunk Trim?

    Recently I found a thread concerning a factory piece of trim that covered the area of the very rear of the trunk where the tail light wiring harness runs (and trunk latch). But now I lost it. Anyone can direct me to the thread (or better yet explain or present photos) with information regarding...
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    First Generation Barracuda Painted Door Frame Molding Placement?

    I don't know if I can trust the hand-written labeling on this driver/passenger molding (in my case gold). It doesn't seen to fit flush on either side. Just in case I have it backwards, I thought I would ask? Does the round edge/side face outside or inside? The last two photos show the area...
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    First Generation Barracuda Sail Panel/Headliner "Glitch"

    The rear of the Barracuda sail panels have a flimsy plastic color-coded strip that secures the rearmost part of the headliner in the area of the sail panel/forward of the most forward corner of the rear window. These frail pieces break up after a long time in service, one of mine is broken in...
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    Early A Dash Frame Installation "Doubt"

    Are the two holes on top of the dash frame at either extreme end used for anything (see photo with red handle pointed toward hole)? I already found five fasteners with captive washers (and the two for the kick panels). Thank you.
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    1964-66 Rear Arm Rest Ash Receiver: toward front or rear?

    It looks like we can bolt the rear arm rests either way, with the ash tray forward or rearward. How did the factory install 'em? Thank you.
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    1965 Valiant/Barracuda Factory Driver (retractable) Seat Belt Install?

    Is there a thread here (or anywhere) showing the factory parts (belt, hardware, retractor) and installation? Thank you.
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    Shiny Black Primer?

    What exactly kind/type of formula was used where the factory painted stuff black like we find on seat tracks, sheet metal, and other stuff that, as far as I can tell, was applied without a primer coat? It seems to have held up fairly well, all things considered (photo #1 has been sanded, photo...
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    Early ABody Three Point Seat Belt Set

    How does this kit work out? Anyone install one? Thank you. 1964-1967 Plymouth Barracuda Driver & Passenger Seat Belt Conversion Kit
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    Seat Track Disassembly a Tricky Undertaking

    I would like to take apart the '65 Formula S bucket seat slides/tracks to really clean 'em up. There appears to be two approaches: A) removing/grinding on the head of a fastener so things slide out and B) a tricky way of getting over the "hump" without messing with the head. Can't find any...
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    Early ABody "Super-Adjustable" Bucket Seats?

    I always thought the bucket seats in our '65 Valiant Signet convertible and '65 Formula S tilted back just a little too far. Lo and behold, today when beginning to restore the seat tracks I find the buckets are adjustable both for tilt and front/rear. They were set up as follows: all the way...
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    Headliner Rod Colors '65 Barracuda

    Not sure if these are in sequential order front to back in the photo, but here are the rods removed from '65 Barracuda. There appear to be only three different lengths among the five: two are longest, two are medium length, and one is the shortest. I believe the shortest is in front closest to...
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    Generic Solution for '65 Console Gear Selector Dust Cover?

    That black ribbon of plastic or whatever that slides back and forth with the auto gear shift tends to break up after so long. It seems any old piece of black plastic could be cut to fit as a replacement. Just need a small rectangular hole cut for the column of the lever and you're home free...
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    "Humpty Dumpty" Interior Pieces ('65 Barracuda)

    Four of six interior plastic trim pieces are broken. I have had some success in the past patching similar pieces with a two-part epoxy (some of these might not be available to purchase). "A" pillar molding not too wasted:
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    '65 Headliner Interior Moldings: Top of Windshield & Rear Window?

    What holds the headliner edge along the top of the windshield on '65 Valiants and Barracudas? It's difficult to find a photo of that area on-line and I don't find any such piece for sale on-line. I am talking about the top of the inside of the windshield behind the rear view mirror and going...
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    Dash Pad End Piece Application

    I don't remember finding these on my '65 Formula S which has a dash pad. Were they optional (or I am missing 'em)? Thank you.
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    '65 Barracuda 37 1/2 inch Interior Molding?

    I am sorting out all the moldings and chrome for the Formula S today. This is what is left over, which I believe may fit in the upper window channel frame for the side windows. It has a deep "U" shape and I can't seem to figure out top/bottom or front/rear or find a photo of it installed. I...
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