Need help understanding what was done to my '63 Valiant convertible

I agree with post# 7 above. Seems like whoever put that poor thing together, ruined everything they touched. Looks like they tried to use the new steering linkage from the Volare. Also verified that it drove horribly. I'll add, use as much from the Barracuda as you can, especially the K frame and all the steering. Check the numbers on the torsion bars or measure them and use the thickest ones. Are you sure you have a 727? On an early A I prefer a 904, they just fit better.