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  1. highwaystar50

    440 swap

    With all the k-frame, motor mount and other modification necessary to stuff some of these big blocks into an a-body, with a manual transmission, how are we keeping the z-bar and associated clutch linkage lined up so as to not have release and engagement issues? A half inch too far aft will push...
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    Anyone have SBP 14x5.5 wheels for sale?

    They are rare? Can't a place like Wheel Vintiques or Stockton Wheel come up with a pair? I have four but am going to have them widened by Stockton Wheel to get a better stance on my 67 Barracuda.
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    anyone love wagons

    Though rarer than 4 door wagons, the 2 door variety were prevalent during the 50's and early 60's. Plymouth's first wagon was a 2 door in 1949, that they called the Suburban. It was the first all steel station wagon that was based on a car chassis. Before that other manufacturers based their...
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    Please tell me this isn't real - Leno Hemi Under Glass

    The stunt was attempted at one of our small local circle tracks located in Irwindale. The Official Site of Irwindale Event Center, short track racing, NHRA drag racing, Schedules, Video, Points IMHO they should have done it in the parking lot, not the track as it's only a 1/2 mile oval. Even at...
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    My Spring Fling Photos

    Huh, well this is the first year in a few that I've made it to the Spring Fling. It seemed like it didn't take me as long to get through all the cars as it did in the years I did make it. I guess next year I'll come out on Sunday. There was the Concorso Ferrari on that Sunday in Pasadena this...
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    Are we in another hot rod golden age?

    Value will depend on how original the "original" cars are and how original current owners keep their new stuff. And while one might think that a non-descript /6 car may rise in value with a V8 transplant, in the end it's a buyer's market and if buyers are looking for cars that have been kept in...
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    My Spring Fling Photos

    I was there on Saturday. It didn't seem like there were as many cars there as in previous years and the weather was near perfect. I was disappointed at there being so few unmodified original cars. If it hadn't been for all the winged cars and a few from the 50's and early 60's, there wouldn't...
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    resonators

    For V8 engines, the factory did it mufflers first and then resonators in the instances that I have seen both. Here in California, a lot of things suck but so far they have left the car hobby alone though I haven't had to have an older car inspected for registration in ages. The new cars seem to...
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    expensive exhausts

    Keep in mind that the 67 didn't have duals - well for the small block engine anyway. You'll notice that the gas tank is more to the right of center than on later models. I'm not sure that Accurate's 68 and above system takes that into consideration. I had a custom install on my 67 to create a...
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    new exhaust

    Depending on the car, there's usually an indentation in the floor board where the muffler(s) can go and that's usually under the rear seat area and just ahead of the rear axle.
  11. highwaystar50

    1965 Barracuda 273

    Did you get the standard muffler or splurge for the magnum one? Thanks!
  12. highwaystar50

    South german 65 Barracuda restoration

    Terrific job so far! I am happy to see that you didn't run the exhausts straight out under the rear bumper but instead used turn downs. Like your 65, my 67 had a single exhaust, even with the Commando 273 and if I don't leave it stock or can't figure out a way to run duals down the left side to...
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    Restoration woes

    Yes, I had a 67 engine so the intake should match up to the 318 heads. I say should because I think I recall that the LD4B manifold I have wouldn't bolt up to the 318 heads but would bolt up to the 273 heads. When I was using the 1970 318 that's in the car now, I used the 273 intake and heads on...
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    Restoration woes

    About 750 miles south of you near Los Angeles.
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    Restoration woes

    As they say, timing is everything. Each time I have checked, there have been none - at least none nearby enough to go and inspect before buying. As far as any posted on this site, that it true. I have read posts back 60 pages and found a few. Even found some in the for sale section. But none...
  16. highwaystar50

    Restoration woes

    I know this isn't a car restoration site per se and that originality isn't necessarily the first thought on everyone's mind but I do appreciate all of the replies. This car was stock when I got in in 1969 and I had my fun with hot rodding it all through the 70's and 80's and now that it has been...
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    Restoration woes

    I haven't had much luck finding one and I've been looking for months. I figured I'd keep looking but in the meantime I'd build this engine so I can drive the car again. Who knows? Maybe I'll like it with the 318.
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    Restoration woes

    I’m restoring my 67 Barracuda back to stock. Unless I can find a 273 Commando engine (original was destroyed), even a short block, I will be forced to turn a 318 into a “Commando” version, complete with domed pistons and a suitable solid lifter cam. I haven’t read about anyone doing that on this...
  19. highwaystar50

    I need a Poly top end

    It's https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/318poly/conversations/messages
  20. highwaystar50

    Intro

    Thanks for the welcome. Feels like I've already been here three years or so!
  21. highwaystar50

    Intro

    Even though I’ve been on this site for two plus years, it occurred to me the other day that I hadn’t done one of these introductions. I bought my 67 Barracuda in 1969 when it had about 20K miles on it and right before I took an all-expense paid vacation to SE Asia courtesy of Uncle Sam. Needless...
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    Can I use 318 exhaust manifold on 340?

    Does anyone subscribe to the smaller pipe diameter (increased back pressure) equals more torque theory? When the HP 273 option came out with only a single exhaust, were the engineers trying to "engineer" in more torque? I believe so as the 273 sure didn't have much of it. Yes they could have...
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    1966 Dart GT 273/235 HP 4 speed

    Found this - don't know how accurate it is. http://www.automobile-catalog.com/tire/1966/627305/dodge_dart_gt_2-door_hardtop_273_v-8_4-bbl__4-speed.html
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    273 Commando Manifolds

    It seems everyone has an idea on what the HP exhaust was or wasn't for the Commando 273 but unless they actually had a car with the HP single exhaust, it's all a lot of speculation. These guys - http://www.accurateltd.com/A-Body-HiPo-Exhaust-System_p_195.html seem to have it down as...
  25. highwaystar50

    muffler and resonator

    These guys have the best factory replacement exhausts for Mopars. http://www.accurateltd.com/A-Body-HiPo-Exhaust-System_p_195.html I think you can just order the parts you don't have but if the pipes you have are factory, this system is supposed to have better bends, etc.
  26. highwaystar50

    Why are 318's low HP and torque?

    They are essentially the same engine, and have identical horsepower and torque ratings 230hp/340ft lbs. Same bore and stroke - pretty much all the same as far as the short block goes so they should have the same longevity. Most polys had solid lifters so they have a bit more maintenance. Some...
  27. highwaystar50

    Broadcast Sheet

    ...if these posts are to be believed. http://board.moparts.org/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/5930247/site_id/1 http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=148073 --
  28. highwaystar50

    I want my car done but......

    Thanks and I hear ya. Same with me. I mean, look when I joined FABO and how long it took me to make my first post! Good luck to you too on your project. Maybe we'll both accomplish something positive in the new year.
  29. highwaystar50

    I want my car done but......

    ... in 1984 and haven't had a chance to get back to it since. Sometimes life and all its baggage can really get into the way. I hope to step back in early next year. It's my New Year's Resolution.
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