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Re: 69 Fastback G3 Hemi Father Son Project
« Reply #210 on: November 24, 2019 - 09:47:15 PM »
Seats for the Barracuda
2004 Neon SRT4 Seats
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1 of 88 1970 340 4-Speed 'Cuda Convertibles
69 Barracuda Fastback Project Album https://goo.gl/photos/XjsAsx4LDo7psimU8
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Re: 69 Fastback G3 Hemi Father Son Project
« Reply #211 on: November 24, 2019 - 09:53:11 PM »
Same thing i put into my 73 Cuda, I like them.
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
Past Mopars
9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

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Re: 69 Fastback G3 Hemi Father Son Project
« Reply #212 on: November 24, 2019 - 09:53:26 PM »
Starting to look like a real car again.







- Randy D.
1 of 88 1970 340 4-Speed 'Cuda Convertibles
69 Barracuda Fastback Project Album https://goo.gl/photos/XjsAsx4LDo7psimU8
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Re: 69 Fastback G3 Hemi Father Son Project
« Reply #213 on: November 24, 2019 - 10:02:42 PM »
Same thing i put into my 73 Cuda, I like them.
Yup, I really like how yours turned out.   :2thumbs:
 A little bummed the harness pass through Bezels are discontinued. Looks like there are still fronts but the only backs are on ebay and listed for $170 each for just the back piece!
Dylan said these feel just like the $1200 a piece Recaro seats he sat in seat shopping on Friday.
Will eventually get them recovered in leather but for now they will do for fitting.
- Randy D.
1 of 88 1970 340 4-Speed 'Cuda Convertibles
69 Barracuda Fastback Project Album https://goo.gl/photos/XjsAsx4LDo7psimU8
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Re: 69 Fastback G3 Hemi Father Son Project
« Reply #214 on: November 25, 2019 - 12:38:27 PM »
I got my pass through bezels from Tasca parts, you have to know the part numbers. Not saying any are available, just that I was surprised to find some. If you put the part numbers into google perhaps there is something out there (I am sure I am not telling you anything you haven't tried).

What about something like this

https://www.utvdirect.com/dragonfire-harness-pass-through-bezel/?gclid=CjwKCAiAlO7uBRANEiwA_vXQ-8Tjtf7vzmNK_VKpniiSAlnM7tBKRHYBB_F2OvIUl2XIb8mbr-vESBoCaRsQAvD_BwE
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
Past Mopars
9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

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Re: 69 Fastback G3 Hemi Father Son Project
« Reply #215 on: November 25, 2019 - 09:35:02 PM »
Starting to look like a real car again.









Did you make the cherry picker frame lift ?
67 440
72 413 / 727
73 Barracuda w/ 68 440
65 Plymouth Fury III , I sold ,was my Nana's car till 92 yo.
51 Ford F1 239 Flathead, flipped , new cab , stolen
59 BelAir 283 4 door original patina
01 Chevy van 420, 520 miles
06 Crown Vic Police Interceptor
75 HD Ironhead converted to RH shift
73 HD Ironhead
82 HD Ironhead
74 Norton 850
80 HD Shovelhead
80 Husqvarna WR 390

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Re: 69 Fastback G3 Hemi Father Son Project
« Reply #216 on: November 25, 2019 - 10:05:04 PM »
Outstanding Randy, I know its been a long trip, they always are. its looking really good.
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
Past Mopars
9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

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Re: 69 Fastback G3 Hemi Father Son Project
« Reply #217 on: November 28, 2019 - 11:49:08 AM »
Did you make the cherry picker frame lift ?

It is from US Car Tools
http://store.uscartool.com/uni-lift-unibody-front-end-lifting-tool.html

I am or have been using their K-Member Stand/Cart, Body Dolly Wheels, and the Unibody Front End Lifting Tool



On the car are complete USCT Replacement Core Support, Inner Fender Braces, Shock Tower Bracing, Front and Rear Torque Boxes and Sub-Frame Connectors.

All good stuff!  :2thumbs:

They have gotten quite a bit of business from me.  :money: :working:
- Randy D.
1 of 88 1970 340 4-Speed 'Cuda Convertibles
69 Barracuda Fastback Project Album https://goo.gl/photos/XjsAsx4LDo7psimU8
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Re: 69 Fastback G3 Hemi Father Son Project
« Reply #218 on: November 28, 2019 - 12:08:57 PM »
Outstanding Randy, I know its been a long trip, they always are. its looking really good.

Thanks Mike!
Little by little...  :working:
Tried to find the ACR harness pass through bezels but they are discontinued and no longer available.
I found front half here and back half there and ordered both only to receive a refund and a sorry discontinued note...
May look at some aftermarket or other seat specific pass through bezels.

Polaris Razor harness pass through may work. $44 for a pair


The upholstery shop near me may have other alternatives as well.
https://www.nwcraftedinteriors.com/
https://www.facebook.com/nwcrafted/

Dropping off the Cuda off with them on Monday to have the seats redone.
Changing over to Leather
Have new foam and Leather from Legendary and new rear covers they will be doing.

Happy Thanksgiving!
- Randy D.
1 of 88 1970 340 4-Speed 'Cuda Convertibles
69 Barracuda Fastback Project Album https://goo.gl/photos/XjsAsx4LDo7psimU8
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Re: 69 Fastback G3 Hemi Father Son Project
« Reply #219 on: November 28, 2019 - 12:24:23 PM »
Randy - all that US tool stuff i cool, looked at their support pieces when I was doing the Cuda, but ended up making my own. That upholstery shop looks very good, they obviously know what they are doing. This car is going to be really nice.
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
Past Mopars
9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

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Re: 69 Fastback G3 Hemi Father Son Project
« Reply #220 on: November 28, 2019 - 06:14:30 PM »
It is from US Car Tools
http://store.uscartool.com/uni-lift-unibody-front-end-lifting-tool.html

I am or have been using their K-Member Stand/Cart, Body Dolly Wheels, and the Unibody Front End Lifting Tool



On the car are complete USCT Replacement Core Support, Inner Fender Braces, Shock Tower Bracing, Front and Rear Torque Boxes and Sub-Frame Connectors.

All good stuff!  :2thumbs:

They have gotten quite a bit of business from me.  :money: :working:


Thanks for the info.
The lift looks like a nice setup .
Yep, one day would like to make some purchases from US Car Tool .
67 440
72 413 / 727
73 Barracuda w/ 68 440
65 Plymouth Fury III , I sold ,was my Nana's car till 92 yo.
51 Ford F1 239 Flathead, flipped , new cab , stolen
59 BelAir 283 4 door original patina
01 Chevy van 420, 520 miles
06 Crown Vic Police Interceptor
75 HD Ironhead converted to RH shift
73 HD Ironhead
82 HD Ironhead
74 Norton 850
80 HD Shovelhead
80 Husqvarna WR 390

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Re: 69 Fastback G3 Hemi Father Son Project
« Reply #221 on: December 12, 2019 - 12:10:53 AM »
Been awhile since I looked into this build.
Very nice progress.
Removing the warning labels one at a time.
Nature will take care of the rest.

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Re: 69 Fastback G3 Hemi Father Son Project
« Reply #222 on: December 30, 2019 - 12:03:59 AM »
Ordered this Ididit Tilt column and EPAS Performance Electric Power Assisted Steering Kit for the Barracuda.
Have to figure out what steering wheel, adapter and horn button we want to use.
Need to get the seats located and mounted and figure out the correct location, length, angle, etc.
Neon SRT4 Seats need to have some modified brackets made up for them.
This is the Kit, Steering column and a YouTube video of an EPAS install in and early A-Body Barracuda.






www.youtu.be/YBYhsjo_zq4
- Randy D.
1 of 88 1970 340 4-Speed 'Cuda Convertibles
69 Barracuda Fastback Project Album https://goo.gl/photos/XjsAsx4LDo7psimU8
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Re: 69 Fastback G3 Hemi Father Son Project
« Reply #223 on: December 30, 2019 - 12:41:56 AM »
You are not messing around around you  :bigsmile: very cool.

Reference the seats, I don't know about A body but for my Cuda I used the stock brackets/adjusters and made an adapter to marry them to the Neon seats.
Current Mopar
70 Challenger RT 440-6 EFI, 73 Cuda 416-6 EFI
05 Hemi Durango, 01 Ram 4x4, 14 Ram 2500 4X4, 10 PCP Challenger 6 spd RT, 01 Viper GTS ACR, 52 B3B w/330 Desoto Hemi, 70 Hemi RR (under const)
Past Mopars
9 x Challengers. AAR Cuda, 4 RR, 2 GTX, 4 Chargers, etc... (too many to list)

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Re: 69 Fastback G3 Hemi Father Son Project
« Reply #224 on: December 30, 2019 - 12:43:52 AM »
Also decided to go with an 8HP70 8-speed automatic from a 6.4 2015 and up car
Sound German Automotive sells a controller kit for swaps.
Will need to cut the tunnel and torsion bar cross member to fit the 8HP70
Have a line on an HP70 and a shifter. Bought a SRT Challenger Console off ebay.




https://www.facebook.com/Sound-German-Automotive-213743525471191/

Sound German Automotive
POWERTRAIN CONTROL SOLUTIONS (PCS)

"Supporting 8hp swaps with the FCA units only. We support swaps with factory take out ECMs, crate motor ECMs, and full standalone conversions."

A picture from his facebook of a kit + optional Wireless Paddle Shifter  :2thumbs:



8HP70  Photo off the web


US Car Tools sells a Tunnel Perimeter Frame Kit for HP70 swap into A-Body

http://store.uscartool.com/67-to-75-A-Body-Transmission-Tunnel-Perimeter-Frame_p_235.html



- Randy D.
1 of 88 1970 340 4-Speed 'Cuda Convertibles
69 Barracuda Fastback Project Album https://goo.gl/photos/XjsAsx4LDo7psimU8
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