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    Need New A-Frame Bushings....Best ???

    Last time I had the Cuda on the lift, I happened to get under there and do some serious snoopin'.........Seems my guys at the garage that does my exhaust, front end and such didn't notice that those A-Frame (A-arm...or whatever they're called) bushings were not just shot, but nearly...
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    HELP! Spring Relocation Question

    I've encountered the same thing on previous builds......Don't know exactly why, but after installation and everything is buttoned up, I haven't had any difficulties....... I can't STAND it when something like this is a little out of line.....I can SEE it, and can't help wondering if it'll...
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    Easy Conversion to B-Bolt Fronts?

    Guys........ Never run across the need for such a question........Is there an easy way (maybe cheap) to convert a small bolt pattern front drum to large bolt pattern, WITHOUT converting it to discs ???????????? ANY AT ALL ??
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    clunking in the front end on right turns

    Don't know if you have "wheel spacers" or adaptors, but they can easily work loose and cause exactly what you describe....... Check the studs and nuts........Other than that, not sure what to tell ya'.....
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    7-1/4 to 8-3/4 SWAP HELP

    We gotta be clear here........ Unless I'm mistaken, the Cuda has 10" rear brakes on it already......NO? Did they all come with 9's ? .......and if it DOES have 9's, WHY do I have to replace them with 10's ? I need some concrete here............
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    7-1/4 to 8-3/4 SWAP HELP

    OK........ I got a nice 8-3/4 ready to go into my A-Body.....it's had the spring perches relocated, it's painted up and set up with new bearings and seals...... I KNOW I'll need new drums for the large bolt pattern, BUT what else from the Cuda will work? Will the backing plates and brakes...
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    Wheel Bearing CLUNKING ???

    Spindles checked out OK.......Inner bearing was changed and packed, and it's quiet now. BUT, I jacked it up and ran the rear wheels at low speed (car running) to check out some "wobble" I feel back there.......My wheels aren't the greatest for being "in round"..........guess it comes with...
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    Wheel Bearing CLUNKING ???

    Well Redfish, I would guess you're correct..........I just can't come up with anything else that could possibly make such a noise....... When I left the garage, I gave the guys the go ahead to change the bearings out even though they don't show any problems.......I'm prayin' that's the case...
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    Wheel Bearing CLUNKING ???

    WELL, they changed out the Pitman and Idler with my new parts, and took the Cuda for a test drive.......... It's STILL clunking, and no surprise there........But then, they took everything off the spindle and checked the bearings and races........they appear PERFECT......no signs of wear or...
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    Wheel Bearing CLUNKING ???

    Why would a lower ball joint make a sound that corresponds to the revolutions of the wheel, that literally "knocks" in perfect rhythm...........?.....especially when the lowers seem nice and tight?............. Seems if it were a lower, it would be nearly falling out of the car........But...
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    Wheel Bearing CLUNKING ???

    Jeepers........... Just started a couple days ago........When I turn the wheel to the left (while driving the car), the passenger side front is making a "clunking" sound, EXACTLY like a "CV Joint" on a FWD that needs grease or a change........ I have NEVER heard a bearing make this noise...
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    Steering Pump ID Help......

    This is good stuff...........NOW we're gettin' somewhere ! (Like bein' back in school, only diff'rent !) 8)
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    Steering Pump ID Help......

    OK........Did your kit say it was for a "Chrysler" pump?? Any of the kits? The only seal kits I can find in existence are the Saginaw, and a Chrysler. No others.
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    Steering Pump ID Help......

    So, that would be the "Chrysler" pump made by Federal........I assume.......
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    Steering Pump ID Help......

    Here's the pump........
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    Steering Pump ID Help......

    According to all the sources out there at parts suppliers, there were 2 different power steering pumps installed in a 1967 Barracuda with a 273...... A Chrysler, and a Saginaw. NO ONE can tell us the difference or how to ID the pumps for a seal kit.....NO ONE so far......and there are no...
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    65 Cuda St. Collars Same as 67????

    Are you tellin' me that NO ONE ON THIS SITE KNOWS the answer to this QUESTION?????? If SO, it's a first!!To say da' least, I is SHOCKED! :read2:
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    65 Cuda St. Collars Same as 67????

    :dontknow::poke::dontknow:
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    65 Cuda St. Collars Same as 67????

    Are the steering column "collars" (bells) the same from 65 to 67??? I need to convert my 67 Cuda from column auto. to floor, and need the bells or collars or whatever you want to call them......Found some 65's.......WILL THEY FIT?? HUH?? :dontknow::dontknow::dontknow:
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    Steering wheel too small??

    I was gonna say the same thing.........I don't like to have to resort to such things, but I really can't stand the Gov't cronies telling me everything I can and can't do, especially when it don't mean diddly........... Whomever turned you down is constipated for sure. Sorry. They surely is.
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    Tire Rubbing Fender 68 Barracuda

    We had the same problem on a 67 with tires rubbing..........they hit the very lower lip of the front well......... I have modified them before by cutting a small kerf from the bottom up appx. 4" high, from 3/4" to flush with the fold.......then tack, waterproof, and re-attach the fender trim...
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    Street/Strip Front Shock

    Well, refresh my memory.........On the 3 way adjustables, exactly HOW do you adjust them........I remember them having to "turn", but what exactly is the way they're changed after mounted in a particular setting?
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    Street/Strip Front Shock

    Guys....... In the days of old, I had a set of drag shocks that were adjustable......3 settings if I remember...........I set them on 90/10 for the strip, and got lazy if I remember correctly and left them there. (I drove 2 hours to Lebanon Valley every Sunday). I honestly don't remember any...
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    Sagging 67 needs your input

    I know some of the guys despise this, BUT I installed a set of Gabriel Air Shocks to restore my slight sag.......My springs and frame looked pretty good, so I chose to just pop them in............ I have to say that they ride smooth, and I can choose a level look or a slight rake. I like...
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    steering column noise

    Good deal! :cheers:
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    steering column noise

    If you want to try lubing the first bearing in line, that is the one mounted in the outer bell, it's not that hard............ Loosen the column a little underneath the dash.....don't remove any bolts, just loosen it up. Take the steering wheel off, and expose the turn signal switch. Remove...
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    steering column noise

    Without being there, I'll stab.........If it's power steering, make sure you have enough fluid in the pump. There is a bearing under the steering wheel that encircles the shaft....appx. 6" from the end of the shaft.........The back of these are sometimes open on an older car exposing the...
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    steering column noise

    What car are you talking about?..........and exactly where is the sound you hear....is it IN the wheel or just behind it, OR is it up front by the firewall..........does it "moan", or just grind so that you feel it right in the steering wheel?
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    70's Disc Suspension Thread

    Is there a thread with photo's that leads members through a front suspension rebuild or freshening for the early 70's Disc fronts? I could really use the knowledge from yooose guys............. I've been working my way forward on a project car, and finally to the front...
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    1958 392 Hemi

    Bottom line is that you can do what you want.......... I'd give my eye teeth for a nice 392.........They started it all..........The most nostalgic motor I could think of, and one heck of a conversation piece..........Done right, they are really an eye popper too............ I think your Cuda...
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