1968 Barracuda fastback cloning to 340 4 speed

[Capt46]

I did some brain dismantling ::: thinking everything out……..
My new thought is when I wired in to the fuse block for the tachometer placing the post into the back of fuse panel might have moved a hot feed across to accessories or visa verse? I’ll check that first today. Fingers crossed

 

[Capt46]

OK found part of the problem… with this yellow wire removed from the drivers side kick panel, everything is working correctly and accessories are working with key in position. Interior lights come on when door is opened only using headlight switch interior lights in back do not function when unplugged. Appears to have had a problem in the past.. hmmmm 80% resolved.

 

[nutz]

Hate those crimp connections
At least go to home depot and get the shrink wrap ones

 

[Capt46]

Hate those crimp connections
At least go to home depot and get the shrink wrap ones

I didn’t do that I found it like that.

 

[4spdragtop]

Be careful Bill, I totally rewired our cuda from dash back, and the part in your hand feeds the rear as well as cargo light.
THAT cargo light bulb socket is EXTREMELY close to metal. I would think about either rewiring from there back and wrapping the socket holder in tape as an insulator.

OK found part of the problem… with this yellow wire removed from the drivers side kick panel, everything is working correctly and accessories are working with key in position. Interior lights come on when door is opened only using headlight switch interior lights in back do not function when unplugged. Appears to have had a problem in the past.. hmmmm 80% resolved.

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[Capt46]

At exhaust shop now welding up and adjusting exhaust

 

[nutz]

I didn’t do that I found it like that.

I figured
Just saying those things always corrode or come loose

 

[Capt46]

Clamps are Gone

 

[Capt46]

Unfortunately …… after leaving the exhaust shop got on highway opened it up and a replaced freeze out plug blew out on the rear side of engine….
Stay tuned transmission coming back out. Will replace with something MADE IN USA.
But you should have seen the burn out I did car is FKN AWSOME!!!

 

[kick]

That sucks with that freeze out plug. That exhaust looks like a perfect fit.

 

[JDMopar]

That sucks about the freeze plug. I have started using the brass ones, and use the copper gasket goo that has an applicator/dobber thing that is part of the cap. I'm glad you have the car about done. I had the exact same thing happen to a 71 Challenger that I had traded for. Replacing the freeze plug in the back of the motor turned into swapping the 904 to a 727, swapping the 7 1/4 to an 8 3/4, TTI headers, new exhaust, a Comp cam, LD4B intake and an Edelbrock 1406, 15 x 7 Rallye wheels and new tires. From a bad freeze plug! LOL

 

[Capt46]

That sucks about the freeze plug. I have started using the brass ones, and use the copper gasket goo that has an applicator/dobber thing that is part of the cap. I'm glad you have the car about done. I had the exact same thing happen to a 71 Challenger that I had traded for. Replacing the freeze plug in the back of the motor turned into swapping the 904 to a 727, swapping the 7 1/4 to an 8 3/4, TTI headers, new exhaust, a Comp cam, LD4B intake and an Edelbrock 1406, 15 x 7 Rallye wheels and new tires. From a bad freeze plug! LOL

All set for Tuesday

 

[mygasser]

are you going to 'sniff' some black (rattlecan?) over the white overspray that shows under the rear end (springs, tank etc) and all round if it's the same?
neil.

 

[Capt46]

are you going to 'sniff' some black (rattlecan?) over the white overspray that shows under the rear end (springs, tank etc) and all round if it's the same?
neil.

After I pressure wash the underside, I’ll rattle a few, and still have to spray the rocker panels agent light silver.

 

[Capt46]

Also new rear springs going in on Tuesday

 

[Capt46]

Just had to share my friend John’s 1971 Plymouth GTX HE’S THE ORIGINAL OWNER. And had a full restoration done 10 years ago… also Nick’s in Canada did his engine to factory specs after having engine upgrades done years ago he wasn’t happy with. It’s absolutely beautiful.

 

[nutz]

That is one of my favorite cars
Would love to find a painted bumper 71 rr

 

[Capt46]

It’s back in action

 

[nutz]

Nice is that a 65 big block with knock offs

 

[Capt46]

 

[kick]

Looks good, sounds good.

 

[nutz]

Great build in a short time .....
I need to retire so I can get my car done
Its been a couple of weeks just trying to get my shop truck in the bay
Its never easy ...first need to put the axles back in the trailer.....going to be the the 90s + this week not sure if that's happening vacation next week

 

[Blue340s]

As we say up here in these parts…That is Wicked Cool! Nice work!

 

[Capt46]

Wet sanded and buffed almost ready for the shows…

 

[nutz]

Is it missing the rear bumper?
Looks great ...did you have to do any body work