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Author:  moper [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 4:41 am ]
Post subject:  Newbie questions
Hi All,
I'm new to slant sixes and early A bodies. Very well versed in pretty much everything else. I have a few questions. The subject is a '65 Barracuda with a /6, I think 225 but wont know until i see it Sunday. So if you can help with any, jump on in..

First, Does the later ('68-76) A body header P4529471 fit? That's the MP 6 into 1 long tube header.
Second, will any of the later A 4sp chassis parts like the bell crank, pedals, and bellhousing work? I know the trannys are the trunion type but I'll be replacing the driveshaft and I think I have a couple slip yoke ones that would fit, plus a bunch of aluminum A833ODs.
Third, I here the std A body 8 3/4 will bolt in, but I'm also told the leaf springs for later A's wont. Why not or is this even true?

I think that's it for now. I'm sure I'll have more questions once I see the car. Thanks in advance!
Author:  66aCUDA [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:10 am ]
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Welcome
I can answer some of your questions.
The headers wont fit with out some SERIOUS mods. 4 speed parts will work except the bell housing, you must have a slant bell. 66 you may not have the trunion mine didnt.
A body 8 3/4 will bolt in. You may or may not need to move spring perches.depends on the year of 8 3/4.
As for 225 or 170 engines look at the head to block heater hose. If 3 inches long 225, if 2 inches long 170. Or check the id pad on the block machine surface at number one cyc.
Author:  65 dartman [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 7:51 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Newbie questions
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First, Does the later ('68-76) A body header P4529471 fit? That's the MP 6 into 1 long tube header.
It won't fit without a LOT of modification.
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Second, will any of the later A 4sp chassis parts like the bell crank, pedals, and bellhousing work? I know the trannys are the trunion type but I'll be replacing the driveshaft and I think I have a couple slip yoke ones that would fit, plus a bunch of aluminum A833ODs.


You need to use 63-66 pedals.
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Third, I here the std A body 8 3/4 will bolt in, but I'm also told the leaf springs for later A's wont. Why not or is this even true?
Any year A Body 8 & 3/4 is a direct fit (except for shortening the driveshaft). I've got a 71 or 72 A Body 8 & 3/4 under my 65 GT convert. I'm pretty sure springs from at least 63 through 76 are a direct interchange - some are more heavy duty than others.
Author:  moper [ Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:45 am ]
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Thanks Guys!
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