Long-Rod Slant-6 - my build

my68barracuda said

while looking at your photos, noticed that your 68 Barracuda has the Chrysler pentastar on the lower corner of the right side front fender. Is that something that you added or did your '68 come with that. My '68 does not have the pentastar.
Also, did you '68 have the driver and passenger shoulder harnesses? My '68 had the brackets under the headliner but did not have the mounting bolts for the shoulder harnesses. My '68 Barracuda was built in October of 1967 so the shoulder harnesses were not yet required.

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John, good call about the Pentastar, Mr. Eagle Eyes! It was on the car when I got it. My production date is September 25, 1967 and I suspect I may have '67 fender(s).

My car did not have shoulder belts, and I'm not sure if the mount is there - I've tried to feel for it before. I do have '67 lap-belts with black texture buckles (whereas 68 is chrome). I'd be interested in up-fitting the shoulder belts and headrests for safety's sake at some point - do you have any advice to share?

Speaking of period-correct stuff, I reached out to Tony D'Agostino (Tony's Mopar Parts) a short while ago about my door handles. I know they were replaced before my stewardship, and have always suspected the knobs, being bright, were wrong for the car. Tony feels the same, so black door handle knobs are on the list to change :) Something I, and a few other eagle-eyed fanatics, might appreciate.

Hope you and yours are safe & healthy!
-Chris

BTW, your '68 is coming out awesome!! Love seeing the progress.