1970 Barracuda Convertible Resto

[Surfcuda]

New member switching over to Testoration thread. Bringing my 1970 Barracuda Convertible back to life. I have started with drive train. Replaced timing chain, water pump, freezer plugs, etc… pulled the transmission to replace pump seal and rear freezer plugs. The photo show a better way to remove the seal without causing any damage to splines. I have pulled seals on boat motors this way for years using a sharp drywall screw and vice grips. Also the rear freezer plugs were toast. More to come.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Those freeze plugs are toast!
I'll be glad to follow along on the journey of BH27G0B116247.
Such a cool looking car!
For anyone else who wants to see more pics of this cool car,
Go Here, BH27G0B116247

 

[pschlosser]

Yee-hah, nice pics. I love seeing a Cuda/Barracuda in its natural habitat.

Thank you for sharing the images of your ride.

I may have owned 10 or more e-body hard tops in my sordid history, but only once, did I own a convertible, and I enjoyed it a great deal in southern california.

But I also learned how little that top insulates and how cold a convertible in cold climates can be, compared to hard tops, so my experiences are.... tempered by an old-age-driven desire for comfort.

 

[Surfcuda]

Those freeze plugs are toast!
I'll be glad to follow along on the journey of BH27G0B116247.
Such a cool looking car!
For anyone else who wants to see more pics of this cool car,
Go Here, BH27G0B116247

Thank you, Cuda Hunter!

 

[Surfcuda]

Yee-hah, nice pics. I love seeing a Cuda/Barracuda in its natural habitat.

Thank you for sharing the images of your ride.

I may have owned 10 or more e-body hard tops in my sordid history, but only once, did I own a convertible, and I enjoyed it a great deal in southern california.

But I also learned how little that top insulates and how cold a convertible in cold climates can be, compared to hard tops, so my experiences is.... tempered by an old-age-driven desire for comfort.

 

[mrmopar340]

Nice ride. Excellent idea on the seal pulling out trick. I'll archive that one in my mind.

 

[Surfcuda]

Nice ride. Excellent idea on the seal pulling out trick. I'll archive that one in my mind.

Thanks! Yes, I have seen to many pounding a screw driver into them and marring the seating area and shaft.

 

[carbonfiber]

Such a great dry car! Best of luck (and skillz) along the way with this prime fish. Are you going to remove the roll bar? If not, how is it attached?

 

[Surfcuda]

Such a great dry car! Best of luck (and skillz) along the way with this prime fish. Are you going to remove the roll bar? If not, how is it attached?

Great question on the roll bar. Supposedly it was a dealership add on, as the story goes. Would be cool if anyone has any info on dealer roll bars. I did remove it as seen behind fish in photo with transmission out. It is a bolt on roll bar. Two bolts each side into rear wheel wells and three bolts each side into floor pan. Don’t know yet if I’m going to keep it in the fish. 🏝

 

[Surfcuda]

Such a great dry car! Best of luck (and skillz) along the way with this prime fish. Are you going to remove the roll bar? If not, how is it attached?

Roll Bar Photo

Such a great dry car! Best of luck (and skillz) along the way with this prime fish. Are you going to remove the roll bar? If not, how is it attached?

Roll Bar Photo

 

[Surfcuda]

New member switching over to Testoration thread. Bringing my 1970 Barracuda Convertible back to life. I have started with drive train. Replaced timing chain, water pump, freezer plugs, etc… pulled the transmission to replace pump seal and rear freezer plugs. The photo show a better way to remove the seal without causing any damage to splines. I have pulled seals on boat motors this way for years using a sharp drywall screw and vice grips. Also the rear freezer plugs were toast. More to come.

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Well I ran into an issue that I need some help with. I have the dreaded 2229171 Brake Master Cylinder. Is there any recommend shop to have it rebuilt? I know they haven’t made the rebuild kit in over 20 years. Would like to have it re-sleeved with new seals.

 

[carbonfiber]

Maybe try: Brake Parts, Brake Relining, Booster Rebuilding, Brake Hoses | Brake Materials And Parts
or
White Post Restorations in VA
Phone: (540) 837-1140
or
Apple Hydraulics in NY
Phone: (631) 369-9515

 

[Surfcuda]

Maybe try: Brake Parts, Brake Relining, Booster Rebuilding, Brake Hoses | Brake Materials And Parts
or
White Post Restorations in VA
Phone: (540) 837-1140
or
Apple Hydraulics in NY
Phone: (631) 369-9515

Thanks, Carbonfiber. I will check with them and see what they can do for me 🏝

 

[Surfcuda]

Maybe try: Brake Parts, Brake Relining, Booster Rebuilding, Brake Hoses | Brake Materials And Parts
or
White Post Restorations in VA
Phone: (540) 837-1140
or
Apple Hydraulics in NY
Phone: (631) 369-9515

Very Cool! I contacted Brake Material and Parts about my MC 2229171. They confirmed they could rebuild and re-sleeve my Master Cylinder! Sent it out today, Thanks for info. 🏝

 

[carbonfiber]

Very Cool! I contacted Brake Material and Parts about my MC 2229171. They confirmed they could rebuild and re-sleeve my Master Cylinder! Sent it out today, Thanks for info. 🏝

Awesome, man! Happy to help! I and friends have dealt with them in the past. Not the closest to you there in CA, a quality shop nonetheless. Keep us in the loop with any updates. One of the coolest fish I've seen in a long time.

 

[Surfcuda]

New member switching over to Testoration thread. Bringing my 1970 Barracuda Convertible back to life. I have started with drive train. Replaced timing chain, water pump, freezer plugs, etc… pulled the transmission to replace pump seal and rear freezer plugs. The photo show a better way to remove the seal without causing any damage to splines. I have pulled seals on boat motors this way for years using a sharp drywall screw and vice grips. Also the rear freezer plugs were toast. More to come.

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Well I ran into an issue that I need some help with. I have the dreaded 2229171 Brake Master Cylinder. Is there any recommend shop to have it rebuilt? I know they haven’t made the rebuild kit in over 20 years. Would like to have it re-sleeved with new seals.

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[Surfcuda]

While waiting for master cylinder rebuild. I had a local Muffler Shop install dual exhaust in my fish. I supplied ONS OEM Flowmaster Mufflers and Tips. Shop did a fantastic job, with H Pipe and tucked the mufflers out of sight next to gas tank. Also designed for easy removal of transmission if needed. Have a few more issues to address before I can fire the motor up. Will make updates as more progress is made 🏝

 

[mrmopar340]

Getting new tips on my chally this weekend.

 

[Surfcuda]

While waiting for master cylinder rebuild. I had a local Muffler Shop install dual exhaust in my fish. I supplied ONS OEM Flowmaster Mufflers and Tips. Shop did a fantastic job, with H Pipe and tucked the mufflers out of sight next to gas tank. Also designed for easy removal of transmission if needed. Have a few more issues to address before I can fire the motor up. Will make updates as more progress is made 🏝

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Dropped the Gas Tank and it was toast. Picked up a new OER Tank and sending unit from Classic Industries. The Sending Unit wire attachment bolt is cheaply made and is attached with a flared end on the inside of the unit. With a little pressure tightening the bolt it just fell off. I took a zinc plated bolt same thread as the flared one that fell off and put it through from the back side of the unit. I used the parts from the one that fell off on the new bolt and secured it in place. The Sending Unit Wire attachment is extremely secure now. With new Tank Straps, J Bolts, and hoses it’s back together and looks pretty good! Photos attached. More to come.🏝

 

[Surfcuda]

Power Steering Unit had a bad leak at the spindle. I pulled the steering column and replaced the seal on the unit. Used the dry wall screw technique to pull the seal (prevents damage to shaft and area seal seats). A little black tape on the splines to protect the seal when you slide it on and a PVC connector (perfect diameter) to press the seal in. Simple fix for the 1970 OEM Steering Unit. 🏝