johnnycuda
JohnnyCuda's 68
Drums came in
Yeah i need two left hand studs!
Yeah i need two left hand studs!
1968 Formula s 340 Here we go again
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mygasser
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or 10 rh studs and nuts, lol.
johnnycuda
JohnnyCuda's 68
sticking with
the original on that
Where did you purchase the rear drums from ??
I need a pair myself. Thanks
johnnycuda
JohnnyCuda's 68
Rockauto
Were they centric #12363004 ?
Not sure if they're the right ones ?
Sorry for being a p.i.a.
johnnycuda
JohnnyCuda's 68
Bad News guys, Front sub frame is rotted beyond my capabilities.
I will continuation to make it run & drive since i need to make it drivable.
Or buy a Roller to transfer Engine trans rear.
I already ordered the parts i need to do so. Drums, brake lines Etc. she runs now just have to get brake lines on.
Unless i can find someone who can or wants to save this #’s matching 1 of 1074 made 340 4 speed Formula s. Cars.
Here is a pic 2nd pic is looking down from top.
So far investment is $7250.
not buying a carpet that was my plan “$500” and New Tires $300+.
That being said i know anything can be fixed with the right talent and cash.
Just not feasible for me.
I will continuation to make it run & drive since i need to make it drivable.
Or buy a Roller to transfer Engine trans rear.
I already ordered the parts i need to do so. Drums, brake lines Etc. she runs now just have to get brake lines on.
Unless i can find someone who can or wants to save this #’s matching 1 of 1074 made 340 4 speed Formula s. Cars.
Here is a pic 2nd pic is looking down from top.
So far investment is $7250.
not buying a carpet that was my plan “$500” and New Tires $300+.
That being said i know anything can be fixed with the right talent and cash.
Just not feasible for me.
johnnycuda
JohnnyCuda's 68
No problem at all, yes they were centric
I didnt check the part # but i think they were for 10 inch drums front and back. I measured mine to make sure of the size. Wait here is the receipt
That sucks about frame rot! Know anyone capable to replace it?
johnnycuda
JohnnyCuda's 68
Nope gonna drive it as is.
That was my plan a driver.
The car was to rusty for me to restore from the get go,
I go 4 miles up the road to a cruise night and back once a week.
johnnycuda
JohnnyCuda's 68
Few shots from the driveway today and the nasty Right front drum that was a pita to get off!!!
harrisonm
Well-Known Member
Well, gentlemen; nothing like an F8 green 67-69 Barracuda FB is there? Specially with a 340 and a 4 speed.
340sFastback
Well-Known Member
I would try to get any loose crud out of frame rails maybe go up with coat hanger try to get loose debri out. Also crud hangs up in the tops of rails by A Arms. If you get debri out of rails and off the top of rails then it wont trap moisture and would slow down the rusting.
johnnycuda
JohnnyCuda's 68
Thx, yes i started doing this!
Today is brake line Day wish me Luck!
340sFastback
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My son has a car that rodents packed the frame rails with debri making a nest had few pins holes in frame rails. We cleaned rails out via holes drilled into floor from inside car, cleaned debri out, sprayed Eastwood stuff inside rails, then put body plugs in floor to close the holes we drilled. Car still has pin holes in frame rails but we stopped the rusting process.
I have had good luck removing loose rust scale and brushing on rust converter to stop rust.
I have had good luck removing loose rust scale and brushing on rust converter to stop rust.
johnnycuda
JohnnyCuda's 68
Removed heater box and cleaned up some mice remnants
johnnycuda
JohnnyCuda's 68
OK, I finished all the brake lines. I have a brake pedal. Yay!
I also installed the front shocks and the three brake hoses. I’m working on the tailpipes. I also found a better carburetor
I also installed the front shocks and the three brake hoses. I’m working on the tailpipes. I also found a better carburetor
johnnycuda
JohnnyCuda's 68
Great now the master cylinder is leaking in the engine compartment and down the firewall on the inside of the car so I bought myself a new one after breaking the two lines that go down to the proportioning valve, taking it out great all back together now.
Go to Dot 5 to avoid peeling paint.
johnnycuda
JohnnyCuda's 68
Too late dot 3 already down the hatch.
Good to know
hcallaway
Well-Known Member
I have loved this build and now I am sad. Keep up the fight!!!
You probably don’t care but That’s not a disc brake master cylinder
johnnycuda
JohnnyCuda's 68
I don’t have disc brakes
johnnycuda
JohnnyCuda's 68
So the brakes feel good after the master. Cyl.
I finally got my torsion bars, loose and lowered the front end.
I also took the passenger engine mount out because the car was leaning to the passenger side.that it was wasted see pic. went to buy a new engine mount and it came in wrong. See 2nd and 3rd picture when I looked up a 318 engine mount it came up with the correct one at the parts store so we’re ordering one.
Why would that be?
I also painted my wheels and hubcaps and and I put on my tailpipes. Just need to get them welded and I chained down the engine side of the engine.
I finally got my torsion bars, loose and lowered the front end.
I also took the passenger engine mount out because the car was leaning to the passenger side.that it was wasted see pic. went to buy a new engine mount and it came in wrong. See 2nd and 3rd picture when I looked up a 318 engine mount it came up with the correct one at the parts store so we’re ordering one.
Why would that be?
I also painted my wheels and hubcaps and and I put on my tailpipes. Just need to get them welded and I chained down the engine side of the engine.
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