Another Mopar Off My Bucket List - Barracuda Fastback
The only decent pipe benders I found in the area would have cost me a few thousand dollars. I couldn't justify that kind of expenditure so I went ahead and ordered the tubing from JEGS. The zoomie tube header kit I already have has 2&1/2" tubes. That's what I figured I'd go with.
When I started looking over the pathway the exhaust needed to make to exit the chassis I saw that my motor mounts were going to be in the way. I could do it but the pipes for the front two cylinders were going to need large divots in them. Upon further examination I realized that the exhaust ports on the heads were closer to 2&1/4".
By downsizing the tubes I'd gain more clearance and save a bit on cost. The total tubing cost is now down around $200. It's still not cheap but it's far less than what I priced before. I'm expecting the pipe to show up before this weekend. It'd be nice to have a tig but we'll see how well I can do with a mig.
I really need to bite the bullet and order the transmission adapter soon. Without the transmission in place I can't really plan out the seating or any interior panels.
I suppose I could turn my attention back to body repairs. I'd gotten it rigid enough to do other work and was hoping on having access to a rotisserie before I went further. My buddy that ordered one should have it this week but I don't know how long it'll be before I'm able to use it.
