SRT8CUDA Build

[RealWing]

Some photos of the bracket that I've fabricated to connect the end of the slave to the X member. Basically a piece of tubing welded to a flat plate and bolted to the X member. A through bolt secures the rod end to the tubing.
Kind of a tight fit in there and I angled the tubing so that the slave would pull straight on.

 

[RealWing]

Fabricated a couple of brackets to place a heatshield between the headers and the slave. If you don't do this, you will probably lose your clutch operation due to overheated fluid - plus it protects the seals in the slave.

 

[RealWing]

Another screwup. I planned to mount the regulator inside the frame rail over the rear axle - but forgot the tailpipe runs right by there!!!
I'll have to modify the lines and relocate the regulator.

 

[RealWing]

I mistakenly thought that the TTI exhaust system was custom made to fit the configuration that I ordered for the Cuda. Not so.
The H pipes are too long and need to be shortened. Seems like they may be longer so they fit the longer Dart wheelbase?
The tailpipes are also too long for the TTI tips that I ordered. They will have to be shortened by 4".
So far, nearly every part I've installed has to be modified in some way. I'm learning the hard way that nothing is "bolt-on". :banghead:

 

[72BBSwinger]

I dont pay extra thinking its bolt on anymore that is for sure.

 

[qkcuda]

So far, nearly every part I've installed has to be modified in some way. I'm learning the hard way that nothing is "bolt-on".

Jim, that is exactly the same thing I tell everyone. Great progress by the way.

Dave

 

[RealWing]

Even had to cut 1.5" off the H Pipe cross connection before it would go together!!!!

 

[mopar48]

Is there any clearance for the heat shield.This looks like it could be an annoying rattle

this is Very Nice Build!

 

[RealWing]

Is there any clearance for the heat shield.This looks like it could be an annoying rattle

this is Very Nice Build!

Yes, there is clearance to the header and slave cylinder. Plus the heat shield is flexible, so there should be no rattle.

 

[RealWing]

Finally got the exhaust system aligned like I wanted it. Needed lots of cutting and some bending to get it to fit. After:
- cutting 4" off the tailpipes, the tips fit OK
-cutting 1.5" off the H pipe crossover, the exhaust pipes fit together
-cutting 4" off the H pipe ends, so the mufflers would fit
-slotting the tailpipe hanger to raise the tailpipe
-bending the H pipe upwards (it was hanging too low at the rear) to allow the mufflers to fit and finally
-heating and bending the passenger side tailpipe hanger bracket (it was welded on crooked)
Other than that- it fit fine!!!
:banghead:

 

[72BBSwinger]

Im betting you bought an A-body kit and it had extra length to cover all A-bodies from your 108" WB to 111" Dart WB.

 

[RealWing]

Im betting you bought an A-body kit and it had extra length to cover all A-bodies from your 108" WB to 111" Dart WB.

That's what we thought must have happened, but when we went back and checked all the part numbers - including what was stamped on the parts - they were all specifically for the 67-69 A body Barracuda. There is a different p/n for 67-76 A Bodies.

 

[72BBSwinger]

Well then that says alot. Im not a huge fan of TTI after my recent transaction with them. It is what it is, you have an absolutely gorgeous car and also one that is unique in many ways. Dont let it get to you and trudge on because that thing is gonna be a riot when its done.

 

[RealWing]

Well then that says alot. Im not a huge fan of TTI after my recent transaction with them. It is what it is, you have an absolutely gorgeous car and also one that is unique in many ways. Dont let it get to you and trudge on because that thing is gonna be a riot when its done.

Thanks- I don't intend to let anything get in my way!!!

 

[RealWing]

Started final assembly of the Moser housing and axle assembly. Installed the inner axle seals and then found that the stop collar on the axle hit the seals.

Quickly checked with Bill Reilly at RMS and he got back to me right away and said these inner seals are not used with these non adjustable tapered style Ford bearings. Even though Moser included them with the assembly - they are not used and you just toss them!!! Would have been really nice if they told you that rather than raising my blood pressure!!!

 

[Marshalearp]

Do those Ford rollers fit stock diameter axles or does it require custom axles as well as housing ends?

 

[Mark 71 dart]

WOW your car is looking great, Hope I get the chance to see it live at a show some time , I am near Kitchener Ont

 

[72BBSwinger]

Do those Ford rollers fit stock diameter axles or does it require custom axles as well as housing ends?

Im betting they're Ford axles with a Mopar spline.

 

[RealWing]

WOW your car is looking great, Hope I get the chance to see it live at a show some time , I am near Kitchener Ont

Thanks. For sure it will be at Moparfest when finished- just not sure it will be this year! I'm north of you near Kincardine
Jim

 

[RealWing]

Do those Ford rollers fit stock diameter axles or does it require custom axles as well as housing ends?

I'm not sure but they may be Ford axles and yes, the housing ends are custom

 

[RealWing]

Finished restoration of the steering column on the weekend. Glass bead blasted everything and painted using SEM Trim Black and installed new turn signal switch and cleaned and greased upper and lower bearings.

 

[Modern Muscle]

Great job bud Looking awesome!!

 

[Riddler]

Wow great work. Want to mentor me on restoring my column?

Keep up the great work.

Riddler

 

[RealWing]

Wow great work. Want to mentor me on restoring my column?

Keep up the great work.

Riddler

Glad to help anytime. A '69 column with no shifter mechanism is a pretty simple piece. PM me if you want any info.
Jim

 

[RealWing]

Cut away part of the front timing/accessory cover to allow the lower rad hose to fit without touching the cover.