Audrey's 1965 Barracuda project

-
Replaced all the steel on the damaged fender. Still need some work with a hammer and dollly.

Screenshot 2021-05-01 at 13.26.40.png
 
I'm just an amateur on this fender patching stuff, learning as I go, I need to make the edge just a little bit rounder on top (top of the picture that is, side of the car), so it fits the chrome light ring perfect. I had it rounded good before I welded it in, but in the process it flattened out a bit. The lip (that's gonna hold the pot for the light) will hold back if I try to stretch the metal on the side of the panel, should I make a cut in it, stretch the side part so it becomes rounder and weld up the cut?
I need an experienced persons input on this...

Screenshot 2021-05-02 at 00.56.47.png
 
I fixed i, I was so stupid and did not test the chrome ring from the light when I mocked it up, and when I had the bright idea to do that (after all the welding), it didn't fit at all. I had to cut the lip out and redo the curve after the ring. At least I learned someting! :BangHead:
 
Excellent project. I have a stock 65 any pics you need for assembly I can try to provide.
I just joined. Sorry I'm late to the show.
 
After a 6 months break it's time to get back to the Barracuda! I'm gonna make my own subframe connectors for it. US CarTool style so it looks kinda stock. I got the material and had a local shop make up the parts for me, just gotta cut them correct to match the floor shape. Now, should I put them straight or slanted to match the end of the front subframe?

Screenshot 2021-12-15 at 21.36.02.jpg


Screenshot 2021-12-15 at 21.36.13.jpg
 
I matched mine up from the front frame to the rear frame, I set mine in between your 2 pictures. You also will have to watch where the park brake cable goes out of the front frame rail. You will also have to make a notch in your frame connectors for the park brake cable as well.
 
Keith Mopar said:
I matched mine up from the front frame to the rear frame, I set mine in between your 2 pictures. You also will have to watch where the park brake cable goes out of the front frame rail. You will also have to make a notch in your frame connectors for the park brake cable as well.
Click to expand...
Roughly how big of a notch did you make? Just curious if you think there is any compromise of the connector to make it work.
 
Thanks, I didn't think of the cable. Since I bought this car in parts. I guess it's just for looks, where I attach it in the front. Looks better to match the frame I think.
 
Also, car is on a rotisserie now. My plan is to hang the doors, check the door gaps, then lower the car and support it on the rear axle (on the car now) and on the front frame rails. Then spot weld the connectors, get it up again and finish welding them. Don't like welding from under. Does that sound about right? Car is empty so it won't be totally "normal" weight on the support points, does it matter much? Don't wanna end up with 1/2" door gaps later.... (happened to a friend of mine, connectors welded in with the car supported the wrong way, a convertible though).
 
Good looking job. Route your parking brake cable inboard of the subframe connector. Like this.

downloadfile-56.jpg


downloadfile-61.jpg


20140901_185432.jpeg
 
Last edited:
Smart! Will do that, whats holding the brake cable in the frame, there was no clip on mine, seem just pressed in the hole....
Screenshot 2022-05-01 at 22.14.42.png
 
A barrel type clip. Inline tube has them. So does evilbay. Dont put it together until your good and ready to, or you will have to mangle it to get it apart.

Screenshot_20220501-203333_eBay.jpg
 
Many good ways to do this. The reason I went straight and not angled is the tubing still intersects (red), and when you add the lap plates (yellow) mine are 1/8" thick it ties it together strong enough and the lap plates allow for stress load transition into the lighter gage crossmember without eventual cracking. Yours looks great. Like USCT stuff.

Screenshot_20220502-080831_Gallery.jpg
 
Last edited:
Got a new interior from Legendary, now, I got new foam for the front seats but not for the backseat, because it was in good shape, but is it a good idea to add 1/2" or so of foam on top of this befor I put the new vinyl on? Just an idea, I have never done this before.

Screenshot 2022-07-15 at 19.13.07.png
 
Now, the backrest part, on the original vinyl there is some holes with brass fitting on the bottom, what are those for and do I need to transfer them to the new vinyl?

Screenshot 2022-07-21 at 15.45.23.png
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
-

Back
Top