Buford19
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Not for my car, or any car for that matter. Had a guy wanted me to make this scoop for a old Chevy van. He had the van since high school, gave me a cardboard mock up of what he wanted. This is how it turned out.
A few pics of barracuda project.
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Buford19
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Welded my spring perches closed as suggested by
Took your advice and welded my spring perches closed. Not the best job, trying not to mark up differential. Will epoxy primer them next, then paint them in colour sometime down the road.
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That is all you need, Good job!
Buford19
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Finished final body work, and primer on hood scope. Turned out pretty good, should look better in colour.
Buford19
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Been working on differential assembly, install third member. Gears are 411, with wave track locker to put the power to the ground.
Buford19
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Had some paint layer down on my HDK front end parts. Went with twilight bronze colour, it’s a little browner then I thought it would be. These pictures are from a text, will take better pics tomorrow.
moparmat2000
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Why not cut it out and use a screen or something instead of just drilled holes.
Buford19
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That’s what I was going to do, but the customer like this idea. That still might happen, not sure if I like the drilled holes either.
Buford19
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Here’s a few more pics of hdk parts, colour is growing on me.
Aussiemopars
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Awesome work, have you got any plans for the dash and guages yet?
Buford19
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No plans for the dash yet, but pretty sure I will go with aftermarket gauges. Once the engine is in and running, I will then concentrate on that area. Do you have any idea for me, l am always open suggestions. Buy the way, my engine will be here tomorrow. Will post some pictures on the weekend.
Aussiemopars
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There was a company that made aftermarket guage panels, I got one sent over. I don't know if they still make them.
Buford19
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This just happened, nice to get too this step of the project.
Buford19
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Yes Denny, going to interesting how good it moves the car along.
Buford19
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Rear end complete with new brakes.
MObarracuda
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What sized U joints are you using?
Buford19
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They are 1350.
Buford19
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Here’s a couple more pics, hope I get diff installed and tires on tomorrow.
Buford19
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Well sort of got the rear end installed, still need shocks and 3/8 wheel spacer. After spacer I will put the car on the ground, to see how I like the stance.
Buford19
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Buford19
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Now back to my car, put the car on the ground today. Like the ride height, but might lower the rear another inch. These pics are with no weight in the car, seats,glass, and other accessories. Also the front end is on dollie wheel and is a little high right now.
Buford19
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Never thought of that, good call. The same for me once the car is pretty much complete,I make any needed adjustments.
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