Here is a picture showing the Dash Gauge/Cluster for this project. I had Gentry at AUTO INSTRUMENTS in Martinsville, Virginia do the restoration work and the results turned out just like the original setups from the Factory. The unit will look perfect when the complete Dash Assembly is installed.
Here are a few photos showing the Custom Exhaust System manufactured & designed specifically for this 4 Door Concept Barracuda. We made every component from front to rear. The Head pipes are made from a Stainless Steel stock that looks like bare metal. They incorporate the weld seam that runs the entire length of the pipe and will never rust. The California Turn Down Mufflers, along with the other Pipe components, are manufactured by my Company (ECS Automotive Concepts) and are an exact reproduction of the units that came from the Factory.
Here are a few pictures showing the Lower Control Arms, assembled and bolted to the K Frame. They were dipped in Cosmoline to mimic the correct Factory coating and appearance.
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Here are a few photos showing the Radiator and Shroud installed in the Engine compartment.
Here are a few photos showing the Engine ID Card that is located behind the Alternator. It identified the Engine (Broadcast Sheet) Code, Timing specifications, Engine Assembly Plant and the Shift of Engine manufacturing. Also pictured are a couple of photos where we are test fitting the Heater Hoses. I will re-stamp them with a better Ink and the Fonts & Logos will be changed to represent the correct Factory versions. The print currently being offered uses an ink that can be easily removed from handling the Hose and the stamped images are not technically correct. I’ll have photos showing the stamping process and the final assembly results when complete.
One thing to note regarding 340 Engine detail “correctness”. You’ll notice that the Water Pump Bolts that hold the triangular Alternator Bracket are not painted. We decided to use black phosphate finished Bolts for a cleaner look. These normally would have been painted with the Engine, removed and re-installed to bolt the Alternator Bracket into place. The Bolts would have been Engine color and chipped up from being removed and re-installed after the assembly was painted. It’s one of the minor/small changes we have made with this “What If” project.
