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i am looking into the PST K-frame replacement HDK Front end suspension upgrade kit. Has anyone on here installed this? If so, please give me the good the bad and the ugly..... My plan was to install this kit in my 68’ barracuda. Looks pretty straight forward online BUT as everyone knows...

I am trying to fix a small dent... well multiple small dents on the cheap. Example below. My plan is to use the original faded paint on the barracuda as the primer coat sand with some fine grit and do some minor bondo work on door dings ect. Then I plan on spray painting with rattle cans with...

Hi guys, Never done this before and I don’t want to damage my original center console or dash chrome and plastic pieces. ‘68 barracuda with some old dingy looking chrome interior. What compounds and process would you guys recommend to polish it up and get it back to looking presentable? Thanks

hello Can someone tell me the carb size/make model of this 2bbl carb that came on my ‘76 360 engine? I am looking to either store it on a shelve or potentially sell it to a wanting mopar enthusiast. What do you think?

Are there bad years to use as far as 360’s go? I have an opportunity to purchase a very cheap ‘76 360 block that needs a full rebuild. I am looking at it as a potential streetable hot rod build. Assuming the block is not cracked, and is a good core, are there any down sides to this specific...

Just posting an update on the tear down of my stock 318 engine before I send it off to the machine shop for cleaning and boring. If the block is tested and found to be in good shape I plan on boring and stroking the engine. Pictures below. I wonder if anyone can tell why it was running so...

hello FABO family, Today is degrease and rust repair day. I am racking my brain because although I have little to no experience with body work/rust repair, I want to stop the cancer from getting any worse. To be clear, I am not trying to paint my car anytime soon, even though, it could use...

I am researching different options for the complete rebuild of my 68’ barracuda suspension. I am planning on rebuilding a 350-400hp 318 meant for street driving and cruising on the weekends. My current suspension is old and tired. I am strongly considering buying a super front end rebuild...

hi guys I got an original 68 2bbl 318 engine runs but very VERY rough. I am looking for sequential order of least invasive to most to try and figure out what's wrong with the engine. Any HELP is appreciated. Video of engine running yesterday attached. Little run down on the engine...

Hi guys Why would someone install left sided lugnut studs on one side of a rear end? Just figured out why I damaged my wheel with my impact gun trying to take off some rusty lugnuts. Any thoughts?

Hi gang Can someone identify the specific type of caliper I have in my barracuda? Trying to buy a replacement and want the correct information to tell the salesperson. Pictures below. Thanks in advance

hello all, I am just starting to dig into my original brake system that needs a full rebuild of the system. This is a 1968 Plymouth barracuda 318 2bbl automatic transmission 8 3/4 rear end. Car has front power disc brakes and rear drums. Currently the brake lines are not hooked up in the...

Hi all, I am very ignorant of all things electrical and do not know where to start. I have a 1968 barracuda with a 318 engine and an automatic transmission and it won't start using the key. I turn the key to the on position and bypass the ignition itself by using a screwdriver in the engine...

hi everyone, my very limited knowledge is preventing me from figuring this simple question out: Are my motor and transmission both numbers matching to my car? I have a 1968 Plymouth Barracuda. I have already been able to decode the VIN to figure out the original setup of the...

Hi everyone, I have a 68 barracuda with original gold paint. The paint is old and faded but i wonder if there are any methods/techniques on how i can freshen it up without repainting. There are also several small spots with surface rust and I wonder if I can sand them down and touch them up...

Hi everyone, Sorry in advance, I know this is a very basic question for most. I am trying to figure out if my car has the original numbers matching engine and transmission...where do I look and what numbers should match? I am looking at my 1968 Plymouth Barracuda with a 318/904...

Hi everyone, My newly purchased 1968 barracuda and the little 318 sitting in it has been sitting for over 9 years in a garage. I know there are many many variables as to whether or not the engine is even viable, however, if we are to assume that the engine is in good shape, what are the...

Hi everyone I have a 1968 barracuda that has its original 318/904 setup...I upgraded to an 8.75 rear end from the stock 8.25. How much if any do I need to cut off the drive shaft to make it work? Thanks y'all :burnout:

hi guys, i am getting ready to swap my stock 7 1/4 rear end for an 8 3/4 rear end. I currently have a '71 dart 2-door, 727 transmission with a 7 1/4 rear end. my question is, how much if any, will i have to cut from my current driveshaft to fit the new 8 3/4 rear end? i have the driveshaft...

hi guys, i was driving on the freeway the other day, when all of a sudden, i smelled a weird burning that I've never smelled before....it wasn't coolant, it wasn't oil. When i got home i saw smoke coming from the rear left wheel. when i took the wheel off and inspected the drum brakes and...

hey guys, so i'm driving along the freeway, get off at the exit and come to a stop at the light. my car started to run very very rough almost like it wanted to stall. i drove home and found that my carburetor has two pools of fuel in either jet and it is filling up with the engine turned...

hi, I am looking to buy some used rally wheels that are 14" diameter but more importantly i am told they are 5 on 4.5". I have a stock 1971 dodge dart with from disc brakes rear drums. all stock....will the wheels fit my car? thanks guys! i think i am measuring correctly but its still...

Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone can tell me what size stock wheels came on my car originally? I have a 1971 dodge dart swinger 2 door slant six car. Thanks

Hi everyone, I am getting tired of listening to my stuck lifter ticking away over the sound of my engine. After putting miracle marvel additives in my old 318 engine for a few months now, I am still having intermittent ticking from a stuck lifter. I think I am now ready to change my...

i am in the market for a 360 engine block ready to be rebuilt to my specs. I am looking for a good foundation to work with. My plan is to slowly build this engine to my desired specifications over the next year. I am learning so go easy on me guys, as i know many of you probably think my...

hey everyone, i am researching into different options for sound deadening materials i.e. the classic silver roll that adheres to the floor interior or spray on coating. since i am sure many have done what i am about to do, i thought id ask around to find out what is the best and cost effective...

I am considering switching over to an 8 3/4 rear end in the near future. First, i want to make an informed decision. i have a '71 dodge dart with a 318/727/7.25 rear end setup. I want to know if i will have to swap out my rear wheels when I do this conversion to 8.75 rear end? the reason i...

I am having issues with my pulley alignment. First of all i have a 1971 318 engine with power steering. My crank pulley has three spaces for belts, my alternator pulley has two spaces for belts, my fan pulley has one spot for a belt..... My issues is this.... My alternator and power...

Its one problem after the next. So i recently fixed a bad exhaust leak with some reflex gaskets which i thought at the time was the source of all this noise. As it turns out there it another loud ticking noise coming from the front end of my engine. What do i check? What do i look for in...

I am trying to fix a terrible exhaust manifold leak. Only the middle outlets on both sides of my engine are leaking. I have a 318 engine with stock exhaust manifolds. I took off the manifolds and looked at both the engine block and the exhaust manifold side with the felpro gaskets held up...