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  1. Mattax

    67 barracuda dash refinishing?

    Yup. That's who I used at the beginning of the pandamic and they still got it done in a reasonable time and very reasonable price. I'd handle the details a little different next time as discussed in the Steve's Rally Dash thread which I kindof co-oped for a couple pages. Start here and scroll...
  2. Mattax

    Twist-in bulbs for instrument panel

    Nah Totally worth it. Some of us don't like the LED bulbs. They don't dim, don't look right, and its my car and I like it the way it was - soft glow of the dashboard lights. :)
  3. Mattax

    Steering column rebuild 67 barracuda

    Have you looked through the discussion in How To? https://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/threads/how-to-replace-your-lower-column-bearing-better-and-cheaper.228103/
  4. Mattax

    Steering column rebuild 67 barracuda

    The '67 column is different.
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    1968 Barracuda Rallye Dash gauge lenses removal

    exactly. abs cement is mostly abs combined with chemical solvents that melt it. using solvents like acetone some people call chemical welding because the process is joining the original materials. the hot iron provides a lot more control than a thin liquid, especially on disassembly its got...
  6. Mattax

    1968 Barracuda Rallye Dash gauge lenses removal

    The plastic is ABS. If there is not enough plastic on a stake after reinstall, a tiny dab of ABS cement (such as used for plumbing ABS DWV) will do.
  7. Mattax

    Dash painted or factory?

    For the instrument panel itself, if you send it out for plastic chroming and repainting, see the posts linked below Either get in writing they get the details right, or if they can't do that, then finish it yourself. The service I used was good but touching up and correcting the little details...
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    Dash painted or factory?

    That looks after that fact. Fender tag and any survivng build sheets will help you confirm what the car was built with. Digitized 1969 Paint and trim selection books are available here The 1970 Hamtramck Registry Library Page (1965 - 1969) If you look under Barracuda you'll see the interior...
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    67 Barracuda - question re: carpet cost and considerations

    I agree. Notchback should be less than fastback. I just painted the rust and bare metal and use factory type replacement carpet and backing. Structurally, the rockers are important. Overall fastbacks seem to be a little more rigid than notches, but that doesn't change the importance of the...
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    Is there asbestos in this brown firewall pad for mopar a bodies?

    The only interior padding that I've heard may contain asbestos is the densly formed pads such as those behind the kickpanels. Even that is rumor, not fact. It seems highly unlikely the shoddy contains it. Was it ever used loosely like rock wool and fiberglass batting? I can't think of any...
  11. Mattax

    1967 Copper interior parts

    Maybe the links and info in this post will be of some help. I'll paste some that post here below. The 1967 Dodge Shop manual has more paint info than the Plymouth. The final key to the puzzle is figuring out which colors go with the interior color name on multi color interiors Using my '67...
  12. Mattax

    67 cuda steering wheel

    I'm sorry I can't find the invoice. It might have been called something like wheelskins? and maybe I bought it through California car cover. If I do come across any record I'll post back. Its a lace up leather steering wheel cover. Takes a bit of time and effort to do - but yes well worth...
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    Steering column rebuild 67 barracuda

    Look through the 'discussion' tab in that 'how to'. I thought that was where someone pointed out or linked to information on the '67 columns. I can look through my notes and files later in the week.
  14. Mattax

    Steering column rebuild 67 barracuda

    There is some info on the '67 steering column both here at FABO and in the master technician's conference. the Imperial club website isn't connecting but fortunately mymopar is. https://mymopar.com/browse-mtsc-by-model-year-1967/ Download the pdf
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    Where can I find body plugs???

    Ron, Is it the trunk plug that you need? Over 2"? Pretty sure I bought from DMT. Just send them an email or call if you dont see individual ones listed. If no luck, send me a PM and I'll check my records.
  16. Mattax

    Want to install headrests in 68-69 seat frames

    I have some photos of a '70 vs an original '67 split bench w/o headrests. A couple small versions at the bottom of the page Bench Seat, Headrests & Latches I can see if I have more or larger if its of help.
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    67 cuda steering wheel

    The wheel and spokes are brown plastic to match the interior. The med brown leather cover I added. Don't know if I have digital photo without the cover. In the Library here The 1970 Hamtramck Registry - 1967 Plymouth Dealership Data Book - Barracuda It shows two wheels on this page...
  18. Mattax

    Performance Gauge

    Here's the post ‘67 Barracuda vacuum gauge connection\ Scroll up in that theread for link from Al showing a repop of the intake manifold connection. But 99% chance the Holley will have also have port on the base plate.
  19. Mattax

    Performance Gauge

    if its the same as used on the 2nd generation cars, the vacuum hose is pretty small. Redfish and I were posting about this in 2020. I think the hose fitting is 1/8". If you can't find a NPT fitting with that size hose nipple, there are in-line hose to hose fittings that will let reduce the...
  20. Mattax

    Surface rust prep before sound deadning

    You may be right. When it was first on the market there was only one variety and it would deteriorate when exposed to UV - same issue as was typical with epoxy coatings. Since then they now sell a multi-step system for rust preventative applications. Looking at their current website I can't...
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    Surface rust prep before sound deadning

    Yup. Condensation is the big enemy. Car covers, unheated garages are little help against that source of moisture and it gets in everywhere! Carpet with the jute? backing is pretty effective. Depending on where the car was original sold and optioned, the floor may or may not have undercoating...
  22. Mattax

    source for black suede dash paint in a spay can

    Search over at moparts in the restoration forum. Pretty sure there was a thread about who took over the paints from Totally Auto. The local paint shop here couldn't make up a good flat black. So if that's what you're dealing with, they sure won't be able to make a suede. They also couldnt get...
  23. Mattax

    Rally cluster dash bulbs..

    OEM used to be short for Original Equipment Manufacturer But there is a company that uses OEM as their name. Might even be trademarked or something. They buy new stuff, maybe even have some items made, and put their name on it. OEM. It is but it isn't. Now if you found someone with some...
  24. Mattax

    Rally cluster dash bulbs..

    Well. There is another possible factor. The factory painted the light reflecting surfaces a matte white, or off white. You can see that on the casting, while the plastic may be the natural color. But when the plastic was replated, they were unable (or forgot) to mask the backside. :( So...
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    Rally cluster dash bulbs..

    I was surprised myself. The only other thing was to tweak some of the contacts on holders that didn't seem as snug when installed. I can't think of any other repair or cleaning that would have had helped , except maybe adding a parallel alternator feed to the ammeter.
  26. Mattax

    Rally cluster dash bulbs..

    8 including the turn, hi beam, and brake indicators
  27. Mattax

    Rally cluster dash bulbs..

    A little cleaning of the circuit board contacts, some deoxit on the headlight switch too. One new(er) socket, and 158 bulbs. This photo isn't even at night. I too generally dim the dash lights, especially on dark roads.
  28. Mattax

    Barracuda dash install

    And if it has a "performance gage", attach the hose to the gage before the dash is in place. Very difficult to access otherwise. On my 67 the hose follows the harness and used the shared the retaining clips.
  29. Mattax

    Wrong Speedometer cable?

    Found a photo of how I've had mine routed. It keeps it further from the exhuast than if it went straight forward. I'd love to hear or see if this was how the factory did it.
  30. Mattax

    Wrong Speedometer cable?

    Here's a photo. The rest of the routing, I'm not sure. The way I've had it in this car is over to the left and up along the inner fender.
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