70 Challenger Conv. Resto Mod-6.1 Hemi

[anlauto]

Torsion bar removal tool http://www.ebay.com/itm/mopar-torsion-bar-tool-hemi-barracuda-duster-charger-dodge-plymouth-dart-cuda-/201242700274?pt=Vintage_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A1965%7CModel%3ACoronet&hash=item2edaffe9f2&vxp=mtr#ht_120wt_781 

[soundcontrol]

Yeah, I though I could get by without a tool, and they are not available in Sweden what I can see, gonna go to the hardware store tomorrow and se if I can get some clamps of some kind and make a tool.

[CudamanTom]

I hope your replacing the T-bars.

Never mind. I see you have them on your list of parts you purchased.

[drewcrane]

Use a piece of wood and hammer ,and knock the whole LCA back and it will come apart

[anlauto]

Undo the upper control arms from the spindle. Support the K frame with a floor jack. Remove the four K frame bolts and then pound the K Frame forward off of the torsion bars.
Nevermind..
If you're replacing the torsion bars, then just cut the darn things...

[soundcontrol]

Use a piece of wood and hammer ,and knock the whole LCA back and it will come apart

I guess I have to remove the strut rods also, so the LCA goes further back, didnt do that yet, I got the LCA about 1/2-3/4" back but that was not enough to move the T-bar. Dont wanna cut them, want to keep all my stock parts. I'll try again soon.

[drewcrane]

I guess I have to remove the strut rods also, so the LCA goes further back, didnt do that yet, I got the LCA about 1/2-3/4" back but that was not enough to move the T-bar. Dont wanna cut them, want to keep all my stock parts. I'll try again soon.

Yes remove the strut rods , they should come out with some effort

[soundcontrol]

Success today. Got the T-bars out. Started out trying to make a clamp that I could hit with a hammer, no go... need a much heavier clamp than my lame one, see pict. 1. Next I removed the strut rod and then I could hit the LCA even further back, and that did it. On the drivers side it was easier, did not even have to remove the strut rod there.
UCAs, 3 of the adjustment bolt came out fine, the forth was stuck, seem to have rusted in the bushing so I had to use a lot of hammering and prying to get it out, bushing was trash. Only thing left now before I lift the car is to loosen the steering column. Floor jack fitted nice under my K-frame stand. Anyone knows what size the K-frame bolts are? (Need to get a new socket, my largest one is 1").

[soundcontrol]

My rear transmission mount, is the shifter support bracket originally mounted to the transmission mont like this? This is my first small block Mopar and I dont remember my big block cars having the bracket there. Think it was monuted on the transmission. And what is the extra bracket facing forward on the tranny mount?

[johns cuda shop]

It is mounted on the tailshaft .Some transmission tailshafts don't have the bosses that is why someone welded it to the crossmember.

[soundcontrol]

It is mounted on the tailshaft .Some transmission tailshafts don't have the bosses that is why someone welded it to the crossmember.

Aha, the car probably had a 904 originally (G-code) so someone put this 727 in with the 340.

[soundcontrol]

Anyone knows the size (socketsize) of the K-frame bolts? I need to go get a socket for those.

[roadman5312]

1 1/16 inch

[soundcontrol]

1 1/16 inch

Great, thanks!

[soundcontrol]

Tried to lift today, close, but no cigar. The engine hoist only went half way up, been leaking oil. Get more oil and a new try tomorow!