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    '66 cuda restoration

    Well guys,it's been a while. Almost done now. 318 punched out .040 , mild cam , 4 speed , new paint & scoop. She has come a long way ! All done myself in a little 1 bay garage in N.E. Tennessee.
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    early A body engine swap

    Thanks guys I appreciate the insight... I'm also in need of some Chrome for this car and wondered if any of you might know where I could locate some. If so I will take some pics and make a list. The rear glass is actually perfect on this car, not fogged up in the corners or anything. But the...
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    early A body engine swap

    Hello GunslingerFIN...I'll give you the long version on my current issue and see if you can help! I finished my engine and tranny swap and upon starting the 318 for the first time i saw that it was smoking a bit ....SO , I couldn't have that ! I commenced to tearing it down to the bone. While...
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    1964 4 speed shifter assembly

    Buddy...YOU ARE THE MAN ! thank you so mucc. this exploded view is just what i needed.
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    1964 4 speed shifter assembly

    Hello all...I am doing an engine and tranny swap on a 1966 Barracuda. I took the slant 6 , automatic out and i'm installing a 318 & 4 speed tranny. I bought a 1964 Valiant Signet for A body parts and i'm having trouble with the shifter. I completely dissassembled it,cleaned and greased it but...
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    1969 cuda engine swap

    I want to thank everyone for your input and things are going very well. Here are a few pics of the 318 ready to drop in. When I get the car rolling I'll post some more.
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    early A body engine swap

    thx for the tip. i'll be putting pretty much all new external gaskets & O-rings on it anyway. I've heard the 318 run and it has no knocks or rattles but I think i'll cross hatch the cylinders and ring the pistons,replace the cam with a mild upgrade,and replace the mains and rods. that way i'm...
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    early A body engine swap

    6 cyllinder and tranny is out. i'll post pics tomorrow.
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    early A body engine swap

    Elizabethton...close to Bristol
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    early A body engine swap

    Absolutly...if i go that route later on i would want an 8 3/4 in. differential also. Glad you mentioned the center link...don't think i would have thought of that !
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    early A body engine swap

    I have a pit in my garage and that will help alot. Granted...it's not a lift but it's the next best thing
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    early A body engine swap

    KOOL...I think short of a few odds and ends i will have most everything i need.
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    early A body engine swap

    Well boys...the 'cuda is in the garage. I hope to pull the 6cylinder tonite. While i have thje motor out i'll clean and paint/undercoat the engine compartment and firewall.
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