Alec and I finished the fuel tank install today. We will be tackling outside door handles after dinner and do some engine clean up.
One detail I want to share on this project today... I dislike nuts and bolts used together to attach things to the car, I always prefer captive hardware is possible. I also do not like using sheet metal screws for brackets.
I am surprised by how many of my coworkers had no idea what a Nutsert was, so, I am just sharing and showing you guys a few examples. So far the bolts attaching the latch support to the lower radiator support and the bolts attaching the fuel tank to the fuel tank frame in the trunk utilize Nutserts. All of these Nutserts went into frame sections. I also plan on adding Nutserts along the frame and a few other spots to install "Adel" style clamps or something similar for fuel line and battery cable routing.
Pictures attached are my lower radiator support, showing it "bare" without the latch support installed, and with the latch support installed during mock up a few months ago. I also have some pictures of installing the Nutserts in the trunk and the final installed picture for the fuel tank. Last, I threw in a picture of my fender tag, leaving one screw without paint is kind of my attempt at humor since this is far from an OE restoration...
Just out of curiosity I used the web fender tag decode at
http://www.mymopar.com/index.php?pid=85, this is what I got:
CAR: Plymouth Barracuda 2 Door Hardtop
ENGINE: 318cid 2-bbl V8
TRANSMISSION: 3-Speed Automatic
TIRES: Unknown tire code
BUILD DATE: May 17.
AXLE: 2.76 Rear Axle Ratio
INTERIOR: High Trim Grade, Vinyl Bucket Seats. Black Interior.
PAINT: Monotone Racing Green Metallic Paint.
OTHER: Black Upper Door Frame Color.
MOLDINGS:
25: Drip Rail Mouldings
78: Wheel Lip Mouldings
ABC OPTIONS:
R1: AM Radio
W9: Unknown Option
abc OPTIONS:
a6: Console
b4: Bucket Seats
m6: Driver's Outside Remote Operated Mirror
w6: Build to Spec's for Canada
Anyone know what the "W9" option is? Maybe the type of hubcap? I imagine the "23" code for tires is small by narrow. All the options listed are consistent with what I know from owning the car since 1988. Basic entry level car with a V8, console and buckets. Build to Spec's for Canada? I know the car was sold in Carlsbad, NM, and you can not get much farther from Canada than that really.