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    Rear seat side Trim Panels 65 Belvedere Hardtop photos

    I am having some fitment issues with the rear trim panels ,(to start with) on my 65 Belvedere. These panels which were redone by SMS,(supposedly one of the top notch trim companies), and they fit poorly! They came with the car , in the box, done 9 years ago. Also, I recieved no clips, and would...
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    65 rear belts placement

    Any good pictures of 65 Belvedere optional rear seat belt location. With the seats out. Need to install belts for the Grand Kids. Thanks. Thunder
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    0pinion on pinion

    I need to measure for a new driveshaft in my 65 Bel, 440, late model Torqueflite,8 3/4, 3600lb SS springs. The Car is not yet complete, however , I added up what was missing, and added that amount of weight throughout the car, got her on the ground, and settled it out. My pinion is sitting...
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    She looks Crooked to me!

    Just installed the 440 in the 65 Belvedere. I'm a little perplexed. The engine seems to be sitting crooked and to the right. Got C166 big block conversion kit mounts that say are for 1962 thru 1965 b bodies. This kit came with the car. We loosened all mounting hardware, lifted, pried,re...
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    Going To The Brain Trust!

    I am at a Loss as to what the hell fills this Void next to the dash in a 65 Belvedere! Who has the Answer?? Thank you in advance for advising! Thunder
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    Throttle Cable Length

    I need to replace my throttle cable on the 65 Bell . Running a 440 with a Mopar M1 single plane and a 750 Holley. I noticed that I can purchase a 1 inch longer big, block cable. Will it be required, or should I just buy a stock length cable? Thanks Thunder
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    Wind lacing

    Going to install the Windlacing/ weatherstrip in my 65 Bell II. It has been far too long since I have done this on my R/T. So can you tell me, should I be using some dabs of weatherstrip adhesive here and there to affix it more securely, or just slide the channel over the pinch welds and...
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    Sloppy clip fix

    After installing the headliner on the 65 Bell, I discovered that that the 4 clips in front, that retain the inside windshield garnish trim, fit loosely. Once the windshield is in , and these don't hold, I don't think you can get them back in properly. so I had to come up with an insurance...
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    Pot Luck Stupid

    When I bought my 65 it was a power steer car. I prefer manual, so I secured the longer shaft and a good box. What I was not aware of was that the shaft size and spline is larger on manual boxes, as compared to power. So now I need to find a pot coupler for my application. The question is...
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    Lets Get it Together

    I seem to have turned the corner and the 65, and now begins the assembly process. Power washed and cleared the underbody, upgraded to 3/8 fuel line, new brake lines, and rebuilt front end, had Firm Feel rebuild the box, and cleaned up and resprayed engine bay . An all Mopar disc brake...
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    Lets Get it Together

    I seem to have turned the corner and the 65, and now begins the assembly process. Power washed and cleared the underbody, upgraded to 3/8 fuel line, new brake lines, and rebuilt front end, had Firm Feel rebuild the box, and cleaned up and resprayed engine bay . An all Mopar disc brake...
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    65 Tank Advice

    Going to remove the fuel tank from the 65 Belvedere II tomorrow, and would like to know if I need to separate the filler neck from the tank at the grommet before I drop it , or will the filler neck come out with the tank as a whole unit. Is there anything Unique about 65 tank removal...
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    Positive Cable Harness?

    I am having trouble finding a vendor who sells a positive battery cable harness,(if such a thing exists) for a 65 Belvedere II with a Big Block. Insight appreciated. Thanks Thunder
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    Engine Harness Inquiry

    I need to replace the engine wiring harness in my 65 Belvedere II. It had a 273,and I am upgrading to a 440. Is the wiring harness the same on all V8's,or do I need a specific big block engine harness? Also, I would appreciate Good vendor recommendations for the harness. Thanks in advance for...
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    Curb Weight

    Who can tell me the curb weight for a 65 Bel II 383 /auto 2dr hardtop? Curious for spring purchase. (Now I'm Getting ****!) Thunder
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    Seat Belt Craziness

    I have been looking at replacement front seat belts for my 65 Bel 2, only to be overwhelmed with tons of choices, and prices all Over the map! Lots of vendors ....... This is not a concours restoration. Just want some front belts at a reasonable price.Who has been down this road? Thanks...
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    Steer Clear!

    While the 62-65 manual steering box is getting some attention, I need to know who would know the CORRECT size for the fill plug. The threads on mine are partially gone AND cross threaded. I spoke to the people at Firm Feel, (Great People) and they say it is an oddball size and they prefer if...
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    Let the spending begin.. 65 Bell 2

    Would like some input on Reliable vendors for: Manual steering box recondition ? Windshield supplier Misc 65 bell parts/ interior visors glass weather stripping/windlace ect Sill plates 22" repop or rebuild existing Radiator 4 core....440.. .030 over The correct Oil pan (supplier) Just...
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    Shaft Length and Penetration

    I have a 742 323 posi setup out of a 66 Charger. My 65 (Bell II)) axles ...., 741 housing 294 open diff. #1.... Are the splines the same? #2 lengths the same? or should I be looking to re use,, if I can find the axles out of the 66 setup. I have forgotten some of these details over...
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    Dash Harness & Chrome

    Does a source exist for a Reproduction Dash Harness for a 65 Bell 2? The California Sun/heat baked mine to create some concerns . Also looking for the short chrome strip that runs along the upper edge of the instrument cluster in front of the driver on the dash.
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