Author: pschlosser
WIW 1970 Factory OEM Go-Wing Setup
I’ve been looking for an original Go-Wing (rear spoiler) for a 1970 Barracuda genuine J81 car. I found one on Craigslist a few days ago in Southern California, but the guy wanted $1800 for the full trunk lid with factory spoiler and hardware. It appe…
1970 E-body Factory Black Engine Bay?
I’m reviewing a 1970 E-body LA car, with a black engine bay. This BS23 `Cuda car has factory (albeit, faded) original paint, but the engine bay is painted black. On closer inspection, whomever painted the engine bay did a very nice job. There are so…
440 Throttle Cable Bracket 67-70
I’m on the hunt for an OEM throttle cable bracket, the more beat-up the better, for a survivor car. I believe it looks something like the one in this image. I need this for a 440 4bbl car.
Are these bumper support to frame bolts?
Can anyone confirm? I don’t have the access I need to confirm if these bolts are the ones used to bolt the front bumper support to the frame. The (1970-71) parts book does not appear to list part numbers for these bolts in the bumper section.
Easy Throttle Holding During Break-In
The discussion in another thread about removing the springs during camshaft break in has me wondering which technique you guys like best to hold the engine throttle while breaking in an engine. I have used zip ties, so I can watch and listen from the …
OEM “Cuda 440-6” Shaker Name Plate
I have a shaker hood with only one name plate. I see the two-pin versions all over the place, but I cannot seem to find an original 3-pin version. I believe the part number was #3462273 or #2998793. I have a replacement 2-pin name plate on hand, but…
22-inch Radiator on a Shaker car?
Can anyone confirm for me the 1970 Cuda 440 shaker cars ONLY had 26-inch radiators? Shaker equals Max Cool option, does it not?
Coming out of the local supermarket, this evening, I’m crossing the parking lot and I hear a long duration cam motor. A n…