barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
So leaf springs and Ford 9 inch installed. Looking forward for the next steps.
68 Barracuda Convertible 452 cu.in. 4-speed
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barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Finally engine and front end installed today with the support of my two sons and my wife. A few small issues to fix but overall fits like a glove!
That is a FANTASTIC looking drivetrain! It looks truly awesome in that ivory engine bay.
You made me rethink my choice of engine color.
You made me rethink my choice of engine color.
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Yes, I like the color combination. A lot of testing before we go with the anthracite engine color
MoparsRule
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Helluva job man, I'm digging it!
340sFastback
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Looks great! That is gonna be one fun car to drive....
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Yes I'm looking forward to. Check regularly for updates. Thanks for your post.
Alex5280
74' Duster
Everything looks awesome!!! Great job!!!
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Thanks. I'll post some more pictures next week.
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Rear end is complete. New 3:1 ring and pinion, brakes, lines.
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Finally I could start to install my exhaust system. There were a few modifications necessary. I've discovered some idler arm issues with the Tri-y-headers as I've dropped the engine 2 inches to avoid clearance problems with the six pack and the hood. One side almost completed the other one ready to go after christmas.
61forfun
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Some kinda hotrod! Great taste in the work you chose without compromising the essence of the car. Brilliant work!
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Guy's thanks for your comments.
Plymouth Pete
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What type of door handles will you be using? I really like what you have done so far. Great job.
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
I'm going to use powder coated 70 Cuda door handles. I like the shaved design.
Plymouth Pete
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I figured that was what you were planning with the doors from the previous pictures you posted. Did you roll the edge of the handle opening inward on the A body door or weld in an E body section? If you rolled it please tell me how. I have had the same idea in my head for my 70 Charger project for about ten years. I however have not executed it as of yet. Thanks for your help with this.
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Fortunately one of my buds had a set of rusted doors of his 71 Cuda. So I've cut out the door handle section and welded it in. Easy task.
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Finally I could start to install my seats and bench. The front seats are a mix of Recaros of the 80's with custom fit original headrests. All coated with Nappa leather.
jbc426
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I love the build, and am curious about a few things. I see the fuel pump being above the tank and the line routed from it passing above the muffler. The only pumps I ever found that are rated to lift fuel above the tank are the ones from Product Engineering. Are you going to insulate the fuel line or am I seeing things?
Is that a factory rear seat? It doesn't look like there is leg room for the back seat. Mine won't quite go back that far.
Are you going to make a console for it. I'm interested in seeing your design.
Is that a factory rear seat? It doesn't look like there is leg room for the back seat. Mine won't quite go back that far.
Are you going to make a console for it. I'm interested in seeing your design.
muddacres
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Is that your car with the roll bar? If so did you make it or did you buy it?
thanks
Jim
jbc426
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They require a rollbar at Willow Springs Raceway on convertibles. I try to go on the Thursdays before Spring Fling, because there's a great group of Mopar guys there and it's a lot of fun.
I bought a kit from Summit and welded it in. It had extra tubes to make a 6-point bar, but I didn't want to be climbing over the bars to get in and out of the car. I also didn't want to cut up the car to put it in, so I fitted it between the rear seat back and bottom. It's tied into my sub-frame connectors and has the metal plates welded to the floor. The back seat is still useable by adult sized folks.
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
To answer your questions: We installed edelbrock fuel pumps many times with the pump above the tank. Sometimes we've had to pressurize the tank a little bit for initial running. All lines in my project are far away from the exhaust. Behind the pump and filter I've installed a heat shield just in case. The rear bench is made of an original bench incorparating the design of the fronts. In the pictures all the seats are not installed yet.
Concerning middle console I'm going to use a 68-B-Body 4-speed one fitted to the Cuda. I like the design and width of it. Will post some pictures when I'm ready.
By the way nice looking car. Is it sunfire yellow?
Concerning middle console I'm going to use a 68-B-Body 4-speed one fitted to the Cuda. I like the design and width of it. Will post some pictures when I'm ready.
By the way nice looking car. Is it sunfire yellow?
barracuda400
In the hobby since 1982
Finished the other side today. As I do have tight and limited space I needed a lot of time for final adjustment.
very nice build
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