68 Barracuda 225 to 440 to 426

[davescuda]

I started the exhaust, I bought TTI H pipe and two set of tail pipes(to cut up to make one set fit) and I have some pieces left over from other exhaust I have done in the past. Exhaust cutouts going in to the H pipe.

 

[davescuda]

Time for the gas tank. Had to cut the corner of the tank to fit the tail pipe. I decided to start with the driver side first, more room for the pipe.

 

[davescuda]

Now the passenger side very tight but very happy how it came out.

 

[davescuda]

I just could not leave the TTI H pipe alone. I thought it angled too low so I wanted to straighten it out. Then I added the cutouts to the H pipe

 

[davescuda]

Installed straighter pieces of pipe in the H pipe.

 

[davescuda]

All pipes are butted together and tacked in place. I thought I took some pictures of the cutouts getting made and tack welded into place. Must have deleted them by accident. But here are a few pics of the exhaust all tack welded and cleaned up for final welding. I decided to have it Tig instead of me doing with my mig.

 

[davescuda]

Gas tank time

 

[mad dog]

super nice !!!!!

 

[davescuda]

I did not want to go with a fuel cell so that required a lot of customizing to a factory tank to fit tail pipes and the 340 stealth fuel system. Lucky they make a stainless steel tank now, so I was able to cut it up and make some cardboard templates. I bought same gauge pieces of stainless and copied the cardboard templates. Tig welded the patches and pressure tested the tank just to double check for leaks.

 

[davescuda]

All welded up. Now I just have drill the holes for the fuel system. I also have to polish up the welds to match the tank shine.

 

[HemiDenny]

outstanding.....I like the string level. I'll use that.

 

[davescuda]

outstanding.....I like the string level. I'll use that.

Thanks, Just a quick way to see how much it was off. Looks to be not much, But looks some much better straightened out.

 

[davescuda]

Fuel Pump Installed. Stainless steel not the easiest to drill. I found cooling the bit with water worked really good.

 

[barbee6043]

Very nice work!

 

[davescuda]

Very nice work!

Thanks.

 

[davescuda]

Gas tanks in for the final time. Also changed the rear end cover. Just to close to the tank.

 

[davescuda]

Exhaust back from getting Tig welded and getting coated.

 

[A56]

Sanitary build Dave.

 

[HemiDenny]

What's takin' soooo long?

 

[mygasser]

Thanks, Just a quick way to see how much it was off. Looks to be not much, But looks so much better straightened out.

you seem as anal as me about stuff like that , i thought i was odd (well i'm told i am ) but it's not just me

 

[davescuda]

What's takin' soooo long?

Tell me about it. Something alway popping up and pulling me away from this car. Its been a few tuff years. But back on track, hopefully soon.

 

[davescuda]

you seem as anal as me about stuff like that , i thought i was odd (well i'm told i am ) but it's not just me

It just keeps snowing once that first part is down nice, now everything has to follow. Gets crazy

 

[davescuda]

Glass guy came by to help put in front and rear glass. Also installed the front and rear stainless trim.

 

[funnykarman]

Your project is over the top , looks great . Many years ago I had a 67 fastback I put a 426 Hemi in, this was way before any of the great kits were thought of . I just wacked off the hemi mounts off of a 65 hemi k member and set the motor in place and welded them in .Found a set of the factory headers from a wreaked SS dart and massaged they in place . Things were so much cheaper back them . I have one thought to pass on to you . Your picture showing the spark plug wires have the small boots for the plug tubes , the big boots were used to keep dirt from falling into the tube and going into the motor when pulling the spark plugs , just thought I would mention it . Hate to see anything get ruined with your project . Anyway great work . looking forward to seeing your progress .

 

[HemiDenny]

Your project is over the top , looks great . Many years ago I had a 67 fastback I put a 426 Hemi in, this was way before any of the great kits were thought of . I just wacked off the hemi mounts off of a 65 hemi k member and set the motor in place and welded them in .Found a set of the factory headers from a wreaked SS dart and massaged they in place . Things were so much cheaper back them . I have one thought to pass on to you . Your picture showing the spark plug wires have the small boots for the plug tubes , the big boots were used to keep dirt from falling into the tube and going into the motor when pulling the spark plugs , just thought I would mention it . Hate to see anything get ruined with your project . Anyway great work . looking forward to seeing your progress .

A 65 K in a 67?....you are a magician!