What are you doing with your ebody this weekend?

[jimynick]

Went to the 'States and picked up my Firm Feel rebuilt steering box and the K-frame/LCA reinforcement kits as well as all the new Moog front end stuff and then spent hours welding up the K frame.

[734406pk]

Went to the 'States and picked up my Firm Feel rebuilt steering box and the K-frame/LCA reinforcement kits as well as all the new Moog front end stuff and then spent hours welding up the K frame.

I was thinking about doing this same K frame Firm Feel mod later on. Can you post some pic's and a before and after opinion?

[jimynick]

Not sure what I've got for before pics, but I did take some after ones. They should include a simple diagram, but don't. I Googled it and found some on their web site. Most of it is intuitive, but there's 2-3 pc's that'll make you scratch your head. I also finished installing the LCA reinforcement plates as well. They're easy and only required a wee bit of trimming. I've had my ups and downs trying to load photos here, but I'll try. 

[hooD]

My plans are to take my cuda out of a 2 year storage.   I remodeled the kitchen the summer of 14 and did the basement the summer of 15.   My cuda just sat in my garage for 2 years without being touched.   I'm pumped up this year for real. 
 

[734406pk]

Not sure what I've got for before pics, but I did take some after ones. They should include a simple diagram, but don't. I Googled it and found some on their web site. Most of it is intuitive, but there's 2-3 pc's that'll make you scratch your head. I also finished installing the LCA reinforcement plates as well. They're easy and only required a wee bit of trimming. I've had my ups and downs trying to load photos here, but I'll try. 

Thanks! I'm wondering how much of an effect strengthening the K frame on driving/handling.

[Topcat]

Thanks! I'm wondering how much of an effect strengthening the K frame on driving/handling.

I have one available for sale if you're interested.
Alot of time put into it.

[jimynick]

Spent the last few days peeling out the LCA inner bushing shells and isn't that fun? Finally got a system if anyone is looking to do that job. Pressed the new bushings in the LCA's and the pins and then tackled the UCA's. My conclusion is, that after 40+ years, there's no way in hell that they're coming easy and thank God for a good oxy/acet torch. Sandblasted the K and dura-guarded the whole shebang, then seam sealed both the factory ugly welds and my own, too. Paint it tomorrow and go looking for my other spindle, assemble the tie-rods and idler arm with the centre link and keep on pushing.

[don340-4]

   Replacing the existing valve body in my 727 with one I purchased that is supposed to have a a shift kit installed in it, trying to firm up the 2nd to 3rd shift, trans was recently rebuilt, not by me.

     

[734406pk]

I have one available for sale if you're interested.
Alot of time put into it.

Thanks! I'll keep it in mind. Yeah i know its a major job to install for sure! I'm wondering what the improvement will be?

[Topcat]

Thanks! I'll keep it in mind. Yeah i know its a major job to install for sure! I'm wondering what the improvement will be?

all the welds were grinded smooth so it'll look great once you paint it.

Send me a PM if you want it with your e-mail and I'll send you pictures.

[blown motor]

Took the Challenger to Stratford (two towns away) for supper last night. Met a 73 Cuda on the road and saw a 72 Charger parked on the street in Mitchell (closest town). 

[ec_co]

getting all side window trim removed. may take out the dash today or tomorrow. spent yesterday fixing a rust through spot on another car    just more practice for the 'real' job to come

[brads70]

It was my middle sons Prom night. It was REALLY hot and humid here and he still insisted on arriving in the Challenger! 

[dodj]

Putting longer new longer studs on the rear.

[GoodysGotaCuda]

It is not "correct", nor is it pretty, but it should be sufficient for the car's second life. Giving Eastwood's "Rust Encapsulator" a shot, applying Lizard Skin Ceramic coating to the floor boards and RaptorLiner bedliner to the wheel wells and parts that expect to see jackstands when I work on it.