65 Barracuda w/500ci RB, Stage VI Max Wedge Port Heads, 6-speed, and 5.38 Dana
I've made very little progress, but some is better than none. You can see from comparing the first two photos to the third, fourth, and fifth photos that I opened up the cuts for the tubs a little larger. I originally planned on moving the original cut out tub in to the frame rail and just filling in between. Since then I've decided to create my own tubs.
I bought the rectangle tubing for turning into sub-frame connectors. I've already cut both of them out. I plan to paint them today, except the last 4" on each end and where they go inside the car; I notched the floor already. Getting the connectors in will allow me to tie my ladder bar crossmember into them so I'm hoping to have the rear suspension done within the next month, as long as I can keep myself motivated.
I planned on looking for wheels at the Nationals, but it turns out the second narrowed Dana 60 I purchased is narrowed to exactly the measurements that I needed so the rims and tires I saved from the Duster are exactly the right width and backspacing. I sure got lucky there.
I've attached a few photos. I hope to be welding the connectors in later this week.
I've made very little progress, but some is better than none. You can see from comparing the first two photos to the third, fourth, and fifth photos that I opened up the cuts for the tubs a little larger. I originally planned on moving the original cut out tub in to the frame rail and just filling in between. Since then I've decided to create my own tubs.
I bought the rectangle tubing for turning into sub-frame connectors. I've already cut both of them out. I plan to paint them today, except the last 4" on each end and where they go inside the car; I notched the floor already. Getting the connectors in will allow me to tie my ladder bar crossmember into them so I'm hoping to have the rear suspension done within the next month, as long as I can keep myself motivated.
I planned on looking for wheels at the Nationals, but it turns out the second narrowed Dana 60 I purchased is narrowed to exactly the measurements that I needed so the rims and tires I saved from the Duster are exactly the right width and backspacing. I sure got lucky there.
I've attached a few photos. I hope to be welding the connectors in later this week.
