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    No horn on the 66 Barracuda

    Interesting one here. My 66 early a has no horn. If I ground the relay they work. I have ohm checked the black wire to the horn button- no resistance- good wire and good contact. The main steering shaft is isolated from ground. Anyone see this before? The ground stops at the Borgeson u-joint...
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    Need. Photo of 66 273 auto carb linkage

    I’m looking for a photo or two of the factory carb linkage at the carb showing a good kick down and throttle set up for a 66’ 273 4bbl. im missing parts and pulling hair out trying to find my originals when I don’t know what they look like. thank you. And also I have a FSM.... at home but I’m...
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    66' Barracuda and 273 with headers

    So I decided on having the 273 for my 66 Barracuda re-worked at a good machine shop where money flows like water just to get them to talk to you. LOL! Honestly, Larry's Auto Machine in Groton, CT is a amazing shop for custom machine work on the East Coast. Gary the owner has been racing Mopars...
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    Radio delete plate does not fit.

    So recently I bought a radio delete plate from a member for my 66’ while the radio is out for rechromimg and rebuilding on the 66’ Barracuda. With the car covered up for winter, I blasted and painted dash color the plate. Today I went to install and the tabs don’t match and the square radio hole...
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    63-66 A-body radio delete plate.

    Does anyone know if on a 63-66 radio delete plate the plate was exact color from the factory or just a close color? While my radio is out being redone for the 66- Barracuda I bought from ValiantPatrol a really nice red radio delete plate. It is just slightly a diffrent color red than my dash...
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    Spare tire combo for early A. BBP 73-76 disk

    So I am not sure how many people are looking for info on a spare tire for early abodies with BBP wheels and 73-76 disk brakes. 14” wheels barely clear the calipers and I’m not debating if they will or won’t. On my newest finished car I wanted a spare tire to match the tires I put on the car...
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    Early abody specific floor mats

    has anyone bought floor mats for their 64-66 abodies and they worked perfectly? Need some for my 66 barracuda before I trash the new carpet. Thanks- Joe
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    66’ am radio- who will do a full restoration

    looking to take a 66 am radio and get it fully restored. (Or buy a redone am/fm) and add blue tooth. Who has had their factory radio done and believe it was done top notch? Big money Lewis from MoParts does them and he did an FM radio for my old 72’ W200 a few years back but has not answered my...
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    Where are the body numbers on a 66 Barracuda?

    So I’ve got a 1966 Formula S here at my shop hidden. A guy stopped in and wants to buy it. It’s a parts car and missing body sections I used for my car. Interior is trashed and drive train is all there. He wants me to “prove” it’s a genuine Formula S. So I show him the vin number, the hood...
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    After 3 year of complete rebuild- it’s alignment day!

    almost 3 years to the day my now wife told me my car needs more than a quick paint job. I can not calculate the cost or do I want to. I roughly have 3,000hrs and more parts cars in memory than I want to admit. More eBay and other company part purchases. I also want to thank everyone directly...
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    66' Barracuda Grills color

    Quick Question and I've yet to see it on here as of yet. What color is the painted part of the Cast grills for the 66' Barracuda? I sent mine out for re-chroming a while back and they returned all chrome ( I expected that) and the grey-ish dark blue color on all 10 of my spares (not worth...
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    Early abody e brake fix with larger rear axle

    so like any early a body person you need to make mods where you have too. Mine today is the rear axle change from 7-1/4” with 9”x small drums to 8-1/4 with 10”x 2-1/2” drums. 2 issues I i found. A) I had to order the e-brake drum side cables for a 74 dart that was the donor vehicle. B) with...
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    What plug is this?

    Okay gang- on my new harness for the 66’ There is a square plug female on the right side of the steering column behind the cluster. 10 ports (female square) and only 8 are wires. I cannot find in wire schematic from FSM. What’s it for? I hope tach connections.?! Too early for OBD2 port - lol! Joe
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    New glovebox liners for early a-bodies don't fit.

    First off I bought from Layson's the same glove box liner that all the companies are selling. It kinda looks like a factory box but instead of being molded cardboard like the factory (same method as making paper egg cartons) it is a stiff cardboard square liner stapled together. The one I bought...
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    Picture needed of cluster screw- 66 Barracuda

    looking if anyone has a picture of the correct screw and size used for a dash cluster in. 66 barracuda? I’m getting to reinstall a new cluster bezel assembly to my painted metal dash and want to buy the correct screw to mount the dash cluster assembly to the metal dash board. (Cluster to bezel...
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    66- e brake handle assembly

    Need help- this is an parking brake handle assembly I took apart to glass bead, repaint for my 66’ barracuda a few years ago. With all the parts done I shelved while the car was being done. Well I tried to reassemble and the 2 “gates” and single double loop retaining spring is giving me issues...
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    64 door on 66 Barracuda

    i have what I believe is a 64 door shell on my 66’ It had the key hole style lock (large) and I cut out and welded in the more modern 66 style from the original door. When installing the door latch I had to cut and modify the opening to accept the newer style latch (larger and one mounting...
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    Part number needed 66 Barracuda trim

    Does any one know the part number for the small trim that covers the rear window gasket insert at the bottom back? This is for a 66’ Barracuda only. 64-65 are different. Here’s a picture: Thanks-Joe
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    66 Barracuda rear bezels- tail lights

    i am looking for information on what people are doing to replace the black bezel that mounts to the car side of the 66 Barracuda and Valaint tail lights. It’s the black plastic “liner” that keeps the chrome off the paint on the inside of the tail light housing. I did a nice job cutting the...
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    Underhood insulation clips

    so I bought an underhood insulation for my 66 Barracuda. A few years back and when I was finally ready to open there is no clips to attach them. I contact the company and the woman appoligiese (did not need to after 2 years) and she was going to send them right out- 3 times now.... no clips...
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    Aluminum valve cover issue

    Any one who knows me knows I like what I like and want what I want. On my 66 Barracuda I’m building I really wanted a “period correct “ pcv valve but wanted the aluminum style valve covers that were aftermarket but pretty darn close to 66’. I had a set of M/T covers we all know and some love...
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    Battery cables -where does the negative go?

    Quick Question: On a 66 Barracuda with a V-8, where was the factory negative cable bolted to? Yes, I realize the "Battery" LOL! Where does the "OTHER" side get bolted to - a picture would be great. Thank you, Joe
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    Early A wiper assembly question

    okay- 66 Barracuda- so before the wiper assembly (wiper transmission) goes back in the car, I took it apart, glass beaded it and clear coated all the parts before its resealed and installed while the dash is out. I found the connection points under the retailing clips have a wavy washer and a...
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    What is the finish on blower motor ring

    does anyone know the factory color on an early a body non ac blower motor reinforcement ring from the factory? Mine was semi gloss black BUT the car was repainted. I figure body color or black. 1966 Barracuda. Thank you in advance, Joe
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    66 sm blk modified engine harness on Classic Industries question

    Product # MA2373 1966 Mopar A-Body Modified Engine/Front Light Harness Has anyone actually bought this harness and is this the correct engine harness for an early a-body with electronic ignition conversion? The cost is really inexpensive since it also includes the lighting harness built in...
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    63-66 a body ac options

    Has anyone here actually bought an aftermarket air set up for their 63-66 a body and sucsessfully installed it? My car is all apart and I’m at final paint next week. With the car completely apart the dash is not in it. It was originally a non ac car with center console. I would like to do a re...
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    Early A-body steering wheels- pics please

    I have the woodgrain factory steering wheel in my 66 Barracuda. I have a few other styles (factory) as well sitting on the shelf. I love the factory wood style BUT it is like the size of a school bus wheel and turns too easy with power steering. What is everyone running on their early A. If you...
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    What is this shim for- 66 Door

    okay- I went to move my door shells for edge painting and while doing the final blow down of dust- this starts all the sudden bouncing around. I’ve seen these before. But not sure what it’s for. Any ideas? Thanks- Joe
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    64-66 door hinge comparability question

    anybody know if the hinge sets sold new for the 67-76 abody 2 doors and 66- 70 b body. Fit the 64-66 A-bodiy 2 doors? I bought the full sets a few years back and now getting ready to paint the door jams and insides of the doors and cannot find if they are actually the correct set. Look...
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    66 Barracuda rocker panel side

    does any one have a picture of the side rocker panel covers before they get clipped on? At the final stages of bodywork and all I have is holes but no reference to what clips go where. Some are single 1/4” holes and some are small like 1/8” holes (2) about 4” over a 3/32” hole. It’s been over...
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