Restore the ash tray and installed factory tube rivets
68 Barracuda 225 to 440 to 426
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I did not like how the sway bar tabs looked. So I make brackets to the radiator supports and powder coated them.
Installed brackets
Very nice build with a great back story. I'll bet you can hardly wait to take it out again.
Installed restored Dash bezel and reused The burl wood, restored gauges, am/fm converted radio...
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For sure! Getting close. Actually have a list of what needs to be done.
more picture of the dash
Yeah Dave, I know how the "To Do" list goes. When I was trying to finish my bracket car for it's first voyage, the more I took off of the top list, the more that got added to the bottom. I finally prevailed & got her out until it swallowed a valve. Now I'm building a 416 stroker & the list starts all over.
Oh man that’s a bummer. But I am sure the new motor will be bad ***.
So true on the list thing. but at least its not a book any more. lol
I am going with this wheel. Just mot happy with the wheel adapter. If I don’t use it on my M code I will let you know.
thanks
but i wasn't looking to buy it. i'll be trying to get mine usable and was hoping for more good tips from your build 
Coming along nicely Dave,
I restored an original 68 super stock fan and clutch I cleaned up the fan and sent out the clutch had it rebuilt and restored. I did the dated to my car.
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Thanks Rich,
I was supper nervous with (texture) powder coating the dash. I was so surprised how it came out. We did six different text panels before we did the dash parts (frame, glove box door and ash tray. So many different blacks and textures. Not that this is a numbers car, but this came so good. So glad I did it. All put together very happy with it. That tray took me the longest to do and the spray dip like 30 coats to get it to build up.
I can still fit the glove box liner but I want to make one out of steel with trap door for the MSD. Next winters project when I put A/C in the car.
Little more work done. brake master WOW tight. Had to cut down the studs. Fan and shroud, alternator and some linkage.
Machmeter1
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Great job Dave, that will be an amazing car.
67dartgtgo
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Piece of freaking artwork Dave. Verrrry beautiful.
On a recent Hemi /A body build I found that the newer offset master cylinder adapters are only off set 3/4". The one on my silver Duster, purchased years ago from Mancini has a 1" offset. The 20+ year old offset that was on the Flash is 1" offset also. The extra 1/4" is almost required to be able to remove the #7 plug. I have been unable to find 1" offsets and might have to make a few incorporating another small modification to my version.
BTW...I like your sway bar bracket / lower core support brackets.
BTW...I like your sway bar bracket / lower core support brackets.
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I may have to change it to the 1" offset. I have not tried the #7 plus wire yet, it does not look good the way it is.
Thanks on the bracket
Any other suggestions on the rack extension?
I must have missed that comment. I have never experienced a loose fit. .Is it loose in just the tie rod end? Just trying to isolated the issue. Tie rod thread or adapter thread.
If it is thread pitch, you might try running a dye over the tie rods.
If it is thread pitch, you might try running a dye over the tie rods.
The rack and tie rod threads are tight. I screw them in and it's tight, no up and down movement. The one inch shock spacer the male and female ends are loose. The threads is not tall enough to take up the space. I believe thats called the pitch of thread. I took a video.
20 pages in to find my build. I guess it has been awhile. I do have a few updates coming. full exhaust, fuel system and more.
HemiDenny , Yes we need some of those 1 inch offset brackets made. It would make like a lot easier fo us guys.
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