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Just took the '66 Formula S Barracuda for a brief ride for the first time since 2011. I installed an 8-3/4 differential (3.23 sure-grip), new Exhaust from Accurate Exhaust, new 10" brakes on the rear. My car came originally with a Sure-Grip (according to the build sheet), but did not have one...

I am finishing up my 8-3/4 differential install on my '66 Cuda and the emergency brake cable is rubbing on the drive shaft. Is this due to the 8-3/4 angling the drive shaft down a bit more than the 7-1/4? Has anyone else had this issue? There is a bracket for the cable attached to the floor...

Any thoughts on getting a rusted emergency brake adjuster on my '66 Barracuda un-stuck. I have sprayed the nut with penetrant, let it soak for days, repeat, and am not able to get it loose. I am upgrading from 7-1/4 to 8-3/4 differential and 9-inch to 10-inch drum brakes, so the emergency...

Hello, finally getting back to putting the 8-3/4 differential in my '66 Barracuda. It has 10" rear drums and I can only find one of the parking brake strut springs. I need another one. Anyone have one I can have (buy)? It is one spring that does not come in the brake rebuild kits. It is the...

Hi again. This is just an interesting car... My brother just picked up a 1966 Plymouth Sport Fury 4-Speed. Manual everything (brakes and steering (a real MUSCLE car)). It has the 383 4bbl engine. The car is in decent shape for its age, no major body damage or rust (a bit of rust in the...

I have been reading the threads on 273 exhaust. Am planning on installing the commando single exhaust; mostly purchased from Accurate Ltd. I have read in a couple of threads that going with the resonator only (no muffler) sounds great. From what I have read, some of the early Commando 273's...

Hello. I am working on cleaning up and refurbishing my rear leaf springs. I got new bushings and spring pads ordered. I cannot find the gizmos that wrap around the spring stacks to keep the leaves from rotating. I could not get the screws/nuts off without having to cut them. See pictures...

I just removed the driveline from my '66 Barracuda so I can install my newly completed 8-3/4. I wanted to make sure I get the driveline installed the correct direction after having it shortened. It looks to me that both ends are identical. Also, there is a balancing weight on each end. So...

I took the old Barracuda to work yesterday since it was a sunny day. It's been a few months since it has been run, but I was able to get it started after cranking for a while (it did seem to crank slowly). I keep the battery on a battery maintainer. Well, on the way home I had to make a...

Can anyone tell me what this gizmo does? It is on my 66 Barracuda 273. This car has a Cleaner Air Package (CAP) "option" that was required on California cars.

I just completed the restoration of the sway bar for the 66 'Cuda and thought I'd share some details. As you can see, I am getting to a little bit at a time on the 'Cuda. I removed the sway bar with the brackets. The bushing brackets have the bushings welded in, so I had to cut the welds to...

Five Blade Clutch Fan for sale. Very few miles on it. I do not know if it is a factory fan or not, ot has MOPAR markings, probably aftermarket. It comes with stainless steel fastners (as shown). Would like to get $50.00, shipped to lower 48. I am going to replace with the original 7-Blade...

I am looking at mufflers for my 66. I have noticed that the original HIPO mufflers were straight through. Tha accurate muffler appears to be baffled. I want the original HIPO sound. Anyway, looking around, I came across Borla mufflers. They appear to be close to what I want with a...

I have a question... Is there any market for 14 X 7 BBP steel wheels? I think they are factory MOPAR wheels. Two came with my 66 Barracuda (go figure - the guy told me they were the 5.5" wide rims used on the Formula S).

For sale, Front Wheel Well trim for 66 Barracuda (or 66 Valiant Signet). These are in good condition. The Drivers side is near perfect. The Passenger side has a small ding as well as dome "waves" that I think could be straightened (see pictures). Asking $50.00 shipped (lower 48.)...

For sale, Rocker Panel trim for 66 Barracuda (or 66 Valiant Signet). These are in normal condition with some minor pitting and a couple of small scrapes. They should clean up nice. I do not have the mounting clips or plastic pins. Asking $70.00 shipped (lower 48.). Coming from Western...

Hey, is anyone planning on attending the Kitsap MOPAR Club (All Around MOPARS) show? Details... Date: Sunday,1 August 2010 Time: Registration begins at 0800 Place: Lowes Home Improvement, Bremerton, WA (5600 State Highway 303) I hope to see FABO friends there. I plan on attending...

What should the torque be for 8-3/4 3rd member to housing nuts? The manual says 45 ft-lb, I broke two studs before that torque, after stopping at 30 ft-lb for all of them. Someone on this site said they torque them to only 30 ft-lb. I am getting a full set of studs from Doctor Diff so...

Hello again... I see 340 HP exhaust manifolds for sale on here frequently and am wondering if they will fit my early A-Body. I know that the original 273 exhaust manifolds are low flow, so would like to upgrade. I have a 66 Barracuda 273 with manual everything (brakes, steering...

I was finally bolting my 8 3/4 carrier into my housing. Torqued all nuts to 30 ft-lb, then went up to the 45 ft-lb. I got two of them done and on the third it just kept on turning. It felt like the stud was turning in the housing. Then... SNAP. Bummer. That happened on two studs. Well...

I purchased four 14 X 5.5 wheels from Commando66 a couple of months ago. I wanted to have them powdercoated, the local powdercoat shop wanted $75 each. I thought this was high, but thought it would be great to have done. A friend of mine said that he had his Dump Truck wheels powdercoated...

Another thanks to the FABO family... I read a thread a few months back where someone explained how to refurbish interior lights (I don't remember who posted it). Anyway, I tried it and the lights look great. What do you think? ... One complete, and the other not touched. The method is...

Hello. Does anyone have a speaker wire harness from an early A? The wire that goes from the radio to the in-dash speaker. Thanks!!

Hello. Does anyone have recommendations for headlights for an Early-A? These are the 7-inch round ones. On my first car, a 66 Valiant, I got some Hella (H4) headlights that seemed to work great (nice and bright, crisp cutoff on low beams) - this was in the '70's. I see on some forums that...

This car is located a few miles from me... I do not know the owner. If interested, call the number. I am willing to assist if needed. I accept no responsibility for the car condition. It looks to have little rust, the top needs to be replaced. I have not seen the engine.

I am getting close to putting my 8-3/4 together. I purchased my 8-3/4 parts separately, so I did not disassemble it. I purchased two types of gaskets for the axles. One is a thin metal gasket, and the other is a foam material. My question is, which gasket goes where? My guess would be that...

I am wondering if the bulb in the fender turn signal indicator for my 66 Barracuda is replaceable. I took the amber lens/bulb assembly out of the indicator housing and there is so much rust that I cannot see if it is supposed to come apart. If it is replaceable, where can I get a bulb...

Hello. I just purchased some 14X5.5 inch steel wheels (thanks Commando66!!). Anyway, I was wondering if anyone has had these powder coated. If so are ther any issues, like too hard/slick for the wheel covers to grip? Thanks, 66Cuda-S

Hello again... I think these are the last parts I need for my 8-3/4 build. I need Parking Brake Struts for 10X1-3/4 brakes. These are the parts that go from the Parking Brake Lever to the brake shoe in the rear brakes. These struts have the 90 degree bend lengthwise (like angle iron)...

Also listed in the For Sale section... Anyone in Western Washington need an early Barracuda back window? I have a spare off a 66 for sale. I was thinking $100.00. Hard to ship item, must pick up. I am located in Kingston, WA (98346) - north of Bremerton (West of Seattle across the Sound).