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All it requires is 11” backing plates and strut bar off a big car. If I remember right a lot of C bodies have them, and pretty much all B150 vans.

Success!! I ran 12 volts to the ground and red wire. The motor fired up and although it wasn’t able to raise the top by itself we were able to help it along. I could see some fluid moving through the lines but mostly air. It got tough as we got close, but after a few tries we were able to...

Thank you brother…

So I went back out to the field, and there is no way for me to get the pins out with the top being partially raised. I found the top motor wiring harness under the seat, and unplugged it. I’m charging a spare battery to take there to try to get the top to raise itself. Does anyone know if up...

Steve Steve, thanks so much for that pic. The only difference I see is that my ram is completely vertical, and the top is hidden behind that channel. Just knowing there's a cotter pin in there helps. Maybe I can get a cotter pin removal hook type tool in there. I may also try hooking up a 12...

I’m starting to work on a 67 that’s been outside for a couple years. It’s gonna be a bit before I can get it inside. I thought if I disconnected the rams I could raise the top manually to help keep some water out, but I don’t see anywhere to disconnect them. Can anyone point me in the right...

For sale today fellers is an original 340 electronic small block distributor. It’s complete, and the shaft is tight and spins as it should. I’ll take $39 bucks for it, and I’ll pick up the shipping anywhere east of the Mississippi River. West of there add $5. Alaska and Hawaii are off the...

I bought a set of repro center caps for my road wheels off ebay. Is there anything I can do to keep them from pitting prematurely? They look great, but the quality of this stuff isn't what it was at one time. Would a layer of turtle wax help to keep them from rusting or pitting for the next...

Thanks so much for sharing everybody. My fears are alleviated. On the question about carrying 2 spares, I would just carry one skinny steelie that is about the same height of the rear tire. That way it can go on the front with no problem, as well as the rear so the diff doesn't think I'm...

I’m curious if anyone ever ran 14” wheels on the front and 15’s on the back. If so, did it look okay, or did it look like something was amiss? I’m starting to put my 68 Barracuda together. It has a stock 8 3/4 and I have a really nice KH brake setup for the front. I have 14” rally wheels for...

Wow, that’s great information. Thank you…

Thanks so much brother, I would never have thought of that.

Can anyone tell me why this condenser was mounted on the outside of the distributor? I always thought they sat adjacent to the points under the cap. I’m pulling a 68 barracuda out of storage after 42 years, and I can’t tell you how nice it is to see a car that needs everything, but isn’t...

thanks brother....

Can anyone tell me if the driveshaft is the same length whether you are using an 8 1/4 or 8 3/4 rear axle. If not, what's the difference in measurement? Thanks.....