Starting My restoration on a 65 Barracuda...1st question Instrument Cluster Removal?

Don't scrimp on the brakes. If you don't want to upgrade to disks, go with all new "drum stuff," drums, shoes, springs and brake cylinders. All of it is available through Rock Auto, and not real expensive. That was the first thing I did on mine. Motor mounts and shock absorbers really make a difference. As old as she is...new ball joints tie rod ends, idler arm and pitman arm would really make it nicer, adjust the steering box also. Again, not real expensive if you do all of the work yourself.
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