Recent content by oldskool

Forgive my ignorance, when you say the stud needs replacement: 1) Which part is that? 2) Any idea how difficult that is to do? TIA

Thanks for the heads up. If I understand you, that's actually the main sheet metal that got damaged. Bumper is fine. I suppose the good thing for me is that the car was repainted (and pretty well, including engine bay) about 10 years ago so I don't have to deal w/ any rusted on, 49 year old...

I haven't taken the front apart before. What does the header panel include?

Sadly, this happened in my own driveway. Car was covered and I didn't find out until a while after it happened. Could've been postal worker, UPS, neighbor, friend, who knows. Stuff happens. I do have insurance but would rather save myself that hassle. Yeah, I'm finding quickly how much all...

Had the unfortunately experience of someone backing into the front end of my '68. Along w/ metalwork, the grilles we're bent/cracked. I'm trying to understand what pieces I actually need to replace. Sadly, they're beyond bending back into shape. It looks like there's 3 different pieces (not...

I have what I believe to be the original console to my 1968 Barracuda. The previous owner converted the car from an auto to a 5 speed (Tremec) but left off the console. I'd like to see if I can re-install the console by using a 4 speed plate vs cutting up the auto plate I have now. It's in...

The top plate is actually in pretty good condition which is why I have the dilemma. One of the things that does puzzle me is the need for the hump on the side of the console. I don't see why I'd need that on my existing console and hoping that just having a larger opening will work on the...

Thanks RedFish. Sweet lord those plates aren't cheap. http://www.pgclassic.com/331-70-mopar-1969-71-a-body-diecast-woodgrain-4-speed-console-top-plate/

I have a 68 Barracuda that the previous owner converted from auto to manual (Tremec T5with pistol grip). I was bummed that there was no console and stopped looking for one when I saw the prices. Yesterday, I got the original console from the previous owner. I said I'd like to have a...

Couldn't find a proper thread location so thought I'd try here first. I have a '68 Barracuda fastback and hooked up w/ the previous owner/restorer yesterday. He sold me a bunch of original parts and aftermarket stuff that he no longer had use for. (Some of those parts will definitely end up...

Sorry, don't have a good profile pic but running 255 60R15 in the rear with stock suspension. TBH, it's a bit high for me, considering dropping the profile in the back w/ smaller (lower profile) rubber. mvh, good to see another person from Menlo Park. Can't say I've seen your ride around...

Been a while, thought it'd be useful for others to have an update. 1) Bought a spark tester. Tested the spark and all seemed to be working as normal. I couldn't get it into failure mode so I was never able to test the spark in the right 'scenario'. 2) My Blaster 2 coil was mounted...

I have Hellwig 1 1/8" in front and Hellwig 1" in back. I just installed the Bilsteins from PST on Friday and drove it most of the weekend. IMMEDIATE difference. My KYB's pretty much bottomed out on any bump, pothole or crack in the road. It was as if it shook the entire frame of the car...

Wow, that thing's spectacular.

Agreed. If you have an oval window, you gotta show it. ;)