65 Sport Fury

[BJS racing]

Looking great man! I really can't wait to see it all back together. But I am sure you can't either! LOL.

 

[greasemonkeyman]

I'd like to see you running a temperature gauge on that setup to see how cool she runs.It's already hitting the mid to upper eighties and the humidity is rolling in.Hopefully you'll have her all back together before long so you can enjoy the air conditioning.

 

[65sporty]

Nice rad, any spec on cfm for the fans?

 

[kellycom]

Here are the specs from the Griffin site.

Griffin Direct Fit Combo Unit Aluminum Radiator Details
Vehicle: 65 Plymouth Barracuda
PART NUMBER: CU-00038-LS
Finish: Aluminum/Silver
Core Size: 22.5 X 19 X 2.68
2 rows of 1.25(in) tubing
Inlet/Outlet: TR/BR
App Specific: Dominator
Notes: Early LS 1, 2 and 3
Overall Size: 26.5 x 18.63 x 3
Description: Mopar 60-88 "A" "B" & "E" Body 26.50 x 18.63 Early LS Outlets, Manual Transmission, DirectFit - ComboUnit, Includes: Shroud, Fan(s), Wiring, Temp Sensor, and Rad Cap, Fits: 65-74 Barracuda, 70-74 Challenger, 66-77 Charger, 73-76 Dart, 67-78 Fury, 68-80 Road Runner
Combo Thickness: 7.17 (in)
Fan Info: Twin 12 (in) 1722cfm

 

[kellycom]

Some front suspension pieces back from powder coating.

 

[tallhair]

Those look great .. I had been debating powder coating some more parts in the front suspension

I may do the LCA's now .. was just planning on the K frame

 

[monaco75]

Those do look damn good!! Where did you send em? How much did it set ya back, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[65sporty]

Love the powdercoating, should look good for a long time, can't wait to see pic's of it when it's done

 

[commando1]

Color me envious.

 

[kellycom]

There are a few more parts to powder coat. The sway bar and torsion bars are getting done as well. I also have a set of headers that once fitted (you know dented up to fit, lol) I'm going to have the jet coated to keep temps under the hood down. The motor and trans is getting pulled so the subframe can be painted in all over. It's coming together and everything is looking really good. At some point it'll get done. In the meantime the stereo prewiring for my 66 Charger is done and I can get the finish putting the interior back in. so I have something to keep me busy and drive while I wait on the Fury.

 

[66SportFury]

Very nice!

 

[Edison]

Woooooooooo looking good. As I get into these cars more, I realize how bad *** slab side C-body's look in black. Beastly.

 

[kellycom]

couple of pics of my 100 dollar craigslist headers. they need to tweaked a little more and then they'll be off to be cleaned up and ceramic coated.

 

[BJS racing]

What are those supposed to fit? You don't know a part number do you?

 

[kellycom]

What are those supposed to fit? You don't know a part number do you?

i knew that question would come up. I have no idea and neither did the guy i bought them from. They were on a 67 Charger with a 440. So they were close to being dented in all the right places. he wanted 200 for them and I got him down to 100 since he didnt know the brand, model, ect. I figured for 100 bucks if they didnt work I could easily get rid of them.

I talked to a guy on cbodydrydock (dacuda) who has a 66 Fury w/440. He said just about any B-body headers for a 440 will work. They just need to be dented in all the usual places. He used Hooker Super Comp headers. He had to bend them up a bit on the passenger side because they sometimes rattled on the torsion bar. Then I think he wrapped something around the torsion bar.

 

[65sporty]

Pass side looks like it fits good, drivers looks like some clearance work is needed, nice find

 

[ANGRYJOE]

I have Headmans on m7 66 with a 383...perfect fit...part number 78030. Had to dimple the tube on the pass side at near the trans...other than that, took about 4 hours to install...I suggest using studs and not bolts because they go into the water jacket...if you have to pull them to replace a gasket or for detailing the studs make it easier.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hed-78030?seid=srese1&gclid=CPPwjYPZyr4CFQhafgodCogAzA

 

[kellycom]

Not much of an update. Here are some pictures of the subframe and firewall. The engine and trans were pulled to be able to paint all sides of the subframe. I'll be getting new motor mounts from Schumacher (engine-swaps.com) with poly-locs. They have a solution for 65 C-bodies that they don't advertise on their website. I'm going to ask them if they wouldn't mind if I post the solution here on this forum. Since it's an unadvertised offering I feel asking them if it's ok rather then just posting it. The solution deals with B/RB blocks that don't have the necessary mounting bosses for the motor mount. I am also looking to replace the lower steering shaft setup with some u-joints and a a shaft. I'll also need to check the end of the steering column and replace the pieces at the end to reduce steering shaft movement as well.

anyway some pics to pass the time.

 

[commando1]

I'll be getting new motor mounts from Schumacher (engine-swaps.com) with poly-locs. They have a solution for 65 C-bodies that they don't advertise on their website.

Well that's just plain silly of them unless it's in the prototype stage and they are waiting for feedback first.

 

[tallhair]

Check flaming river to replace that joint with a u joint .. not cheap though but nice stuff from what I've seen. Might be able to work something for you but call as I don't know if they do C body stuff specifically

https://www.flamingriver.com/index.php/products/c0005/s0006