Recent content by 65s

As you may know, I decided to close the Early A-body Forum due to inactivity. It was however a very vibrant site at one point with TONS of good information. It's all available as a static downloadable html file, so download it if you wish to scan through it for information. Early A-Body Forum...

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It wasn't an easy decision, I'm sorry. I used software I had a license for, and knew, but it wasn't very good. (Discusware) I did buy a UBB (Ultimate Bulletin Board) license once but never really got a round tuit.

Thanks everyone (1700+ people) that had joined the site since 2001, but it fizzled out and nobody was using the site. I bet most of you reading this don't even know if existed! Your lack of interest made me lose interest as well and battling the software quirks, which went out of business a...

Yeah your throttle linkage and probably kickdown linkage is all messed up. Hard parts to find in the correct original configuration, but not impossible. It should all look something like this.

Great looking car, sounds great too!

Why the big round grommets in the cowl? Did you drill holes to get in there and fix rust? Also, what parts are you missing? I have lots of stuff, I'd like to donate something to your project. Like maybe you need some trim? Or a taillight? Or headlight rings? Or missing some small piece...

I have successfully straightened the center grill sections, carefully in a vice and by hand. Just work it slowly. I also had one welded by a guy but he said to never bring it back as it was difficult. However, recently I discovered this product --> Pot Metal Repair Watch their...

First you have to find a grill that isn't broken!

Great looking wheel/tire combo GJSZ51...I'm going to copy you one day!

All great old information here. I have 205/70/14's on 5.5" rallyes on my '65 Barracuda but they are kinda skinny and tall. Next time I buy tires I am thinking 215/60/14 or 225/60/14 on the same 5.5" rallyes. Maybe the wider for the back as I have fast ratio manual steering (16:1). I have...

Thanks so much for the information.

The dash pad is no big deal as you can get a replacement or cover. Other interior is available too at a cost of course. 8 3/4 must have been added as they didn't usually come that way, not until '66 I'm pretty sure. Check to see if the bolt pattern on the rear matches the front. 4" or 4.5"...

Heres a few I have collected....

I have heard very similar stories before coming from new cars. Seems to be a result of grumpy line workers or union workers before a strike.