Transformation is About to Start

[MikeBarn]

All the parts are here. Now I just need to start getting them on'er. I'll keep this thread updated with pics.

 

[alleyoopmgv]

Sweet parts, she will be cool!

 

[HitIt]

Nice stuff! I'm looking forward to seeing it all go on.

 

[MikeBarn]

Got the Torq Thrusts and Firestone Deluxe Champions on!

2" Headers, RobbMC starter, and 3" exhaust go on tomorrow with the rear leafs to follow.

Now I just need the rear rims (steelies) to complete it.

Before:

After:

 

[Ron 73]

Before or after that is a sweet car there Mike! Good luck with the rest.

 

[Joe Mopar]

Sweet looking ride !

 

[696pack]

Looks like you screwed the torsion bar bolts up a little when you put the front wheels and tires on. If you are planning to race the car be careful with how much you raise the front of the car. You may want to look at this thread. That is just an exerpt from the entire article that has more info on where the front of the car should be.

http://www.forbbodiesonly.com/moparforum/showthread.php?p=172275#post172275

 

[383man]

Looks like my TTI exh ! Very nice. Ron

 

[lewtot184]

i really like that 65! early b's are my favorites. what are you doing for an engine?

 

[SUPERSTOCKRACER]

mike front end is too high. you need to lower torsion bar s down around 9-10 full turns down. your front end alignment will suffer and be off imo.

 

[MikeBarn]

mike front end is too high. you need to lower torsion bar s down around 9-10 full turns down. your front end alignment will suffer and be off imo.

Since I've taken this picture I've lowered the fender wheel lip from 29.5" to 28.5". The SS springs are going on Monday afternoon with the 276x60x15 M&H drag radial. What is the appropriate wheel lip distance?

 

[MikeBarn]

Got the headers, Flowmaster Super 40's, and H-Pipe exhaust and RobbMC starter. Took about 8 hours.

Sounds great. A lot quieter on the freeway then I thought it would be.

Idle:

4th Gear Cruise and Pull:

Revs Downtown In Between Buildings:

 

[Ron 73]

Sounds SWeetttt!

 

[MikeBarn]

Springs and tires installed. Changing the cragars for steelies.

 

[RJB]

What are you doing with the Cragers your taking off?

 

[MikeBarn]

What are you doing with the Cragers your taking off?

I was going to keep them. But I'll entertain offers.

 

[Basoline]

Nice ride. Can't wait to see the steelies on!

 

[64Belvedere]

What did you put on for super stock springs and hangers?

 

[MikeBarn]

What did you put on for super stock springs and hangers?

I purchased both from mancini. 3800 lb SS springs and the front hangers they sell. I used the lowest bolt hole on the new hangers.