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by Blue
Fri May 17, 24 9:41 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Blue's Barracuda
Replies: 1006
Views: 327573

Re: Blue's Barracuda

First job is gut it, the face comes off with 2 tiny screws. The face of the factory Ammeter is held on by 2 tiny rivets, I cut through them from behind so as not to damage the face.
by Blue
Fri May 17, 24 9:36 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Blue's Barracuda
Replies: 1006
Views: 327573

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Given we all tend to bypass the factory Amp gauge due to the lousy design and potential fire risk, I wanted to do a constuctive mod. Converting the Amp gauge to a voltmeter is pretty straightforward though fiddly job. I’m not taking credit for this, a mooch around the net showed it’s been done many ...
by Blue
Mon May 13, 24 5:18 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Blue's Barracuda
Replies: 1006
Views: 327573

Re: Blue's Barracuda

No I’m done with big blocks, I really like stroker small blocks. I have new heads and intake to fit which should add a bit more HP.
by Blue
Mon May 13, 24 9:20 am
Forum: Restoration & Miscellaneous
Topic: Frame measurement tollerance?
Replies: 2
Views: 125

Re: Frame measurement tollerance?

Firstly I don’t know what the tolerances are but I would be wanting to work to an 1/8” if possible. If you can correct it by jacking stuff around then Personally I’d do it.
by Blue
Mon May 13, 24 8:57 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Blue's Barracuda
Replies: 1006
Views: 327573

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Not legal in Super stock Neil, I need a hardware upgrade, it’s in the pipeline.
by Blue
Sun May 12, 24 7:58 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Blue's Barracuda
Replies: 1006
Views: 327573

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Ha, I should stop mucking about and bolt in some more horsepower!
by Blue
Sat May 11, 24 8:32 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dom's 66 Coronet 500
Replies: 113
Views: 14053

Re: Dom's 66 Coronet 500

I can see where you are headed, nicely stitched covers and you have some sharp looking armrests.
by Blue
Sat May 11, 24 7:04 pm
Forum: Alternative Muscle
Topic: '58 (nash) rambler american family project
Replies: 46
Views: 12087

Re: '58 (nash) rambler american family project

Have you sold it yet?
by Blue
Wed May 08, 24 9:21 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Blue's Barracuda
Replies: 1006
Views: 327573

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Not seen stuff like this rust but then the car never really sees bad weather, I will fit some boots though to keep dirt out.
by Blue
Tue May 07, 24 3:01 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Blue's Barracuda
Replies: 1006
Views: 327573

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Today’s job, adjustable front suspension limiters and Hotchkis steering arms. Being able to adjust front suspension travel is one way of controlling wheel stands, plus it stops the rod ends on the steering arms from running out of travel.
by Blue
Tue May 07, 24 2:54 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dom's 66 Coronet 500
Replies: 113
Views: 14053

Re: Dom's 66 Coronet 500

that looks great, i'd be well happy with that. :thumbright: on those tv programs they steam the trim and it tightens it up. if you have one of those handheld steam cleaners maybe give it a go? neil. Depends what the material is, mostly plastic and it doesn’t work. That used to be the trick with hea...
by Blue
Tue May 07, 24 9:06 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dom's 66 Coronet 500
Replies: 113
Views: 14053

Re: Dom's 66 Coronet 500

Really like that, it’s all in the details.
by Blue
Mon May 06, 24 5:43 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Blue's Barracuda
Replies: 1006
Views: 327573

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Bit of cheap 7mm adhesive chrome strip off eBay finishes off the head rest nicely.
by Blue
Mon May 06, 24 5:41 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Blue's Barracuda
Replies: 1006
Views: 327573

Re: Blue's Barracuda

Failed miserably when one of the rear shoes fell apart at the 11th hour. So, on with what I should have been doing 6 months ago…
by Blue
Mon May 06, 24 3:44 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Dom's 66 Coronet 500
Replies: 113
Views: 14053

Re: Dom's 66 Coronet 500

Thanks, I think that would suit my needs.