1970 FE5 'Cuda Build

[1970Cuda]

A brief update to simply add the picture of the corrected door window alignment. It looks great when the window is up, but it's still off a bit with the window down - both left side (pictured) and right side are affect by this alignment.

However, I am thinking that once I install the door panels, this might be corrected. I am still awaiting the "'Cuda" door panel emblems, and once those arrive, I'll install the right side first to see how the window alignment looks. I'd rather get the right side corrected first because that is the more difficult side; the left side seems to be better aligned.

Totally off subject, but I noticed that the left side door hinge works differently than the right side. With the door locked, the driver can egress by simply pulling the handle (not needing to unlock the door). However, the on the right side, the passenger must unlock the door first before actuating the door handle. I guess for safety reasons?

[Katfish]

Call it good, I've owned my car for 30yrs and have NEVER rolled down the rear windows.

[1970Cuda]

Call it good, I've owned my car for 30yrs and have NEVER rolled down the rear windows.

I agree Katfish and good advice - If I try and mess with it any more, I am likely to make it worse and not better. Some things just have to be "good enough." I am happy though that at least it presents well and honestly, as long as the door window functions well (which it does), I will be satisfied. Onto the next task ... the seats.

[Katfish]

Call it good, I've owned my car for 30yrs and have NEVER rolled down the rear windows.

I agree Katfish and good advice - If I try and mess with it any more, I am likely to make it worse and not better. Some things just have to be "good enough." I am happy though that at least it presents well and honestly, as long as the door window functions well (which it does), I will be satisfied. Onto the next task ... the seats.

I too sometimes get caught up in details to my detriment, best to remember

"Perfection is the enemy of progress"

Winston Churchill

[YellowThumper]

Good to know on the ECS glass. Cost is worth it if time spent adjusting it to be "okay" is greatly reduced.

[1970Cuda]

Good to know on the ECS glass. Cost is worth it if time spent adjusting it to be "okay" is greatly reduced.

I agree - not to mention a better fit and finish overall. Plus, ECS will engrave whatever date code you specify, which is a nice feature too, especially for us "neurotic" types who want to get as close to factory as we can.

Also, I have never been able to fully adjust out the Right Side glass perfectly and it "shudders" somewhat when I roll down the window.

[Katfish]

Hate to bring this up, but you helped me, so I'm returning the "favor"

I think you have the steering coupler retainer installed wrong. I ordered the longer 3.5" version you mentioned and it worked. I have a Borgeson box, so it has the longer coupler. I still fought with it for 2hrs. But finally got it on.
The retainer seats in the roll pin holes.
Instructions, on DMT site, show the way it should be.
https://www.detroitmuscletechnologies.com/mopar-a-b-e-body-66-73-dodge-plymouth-3-stainless-steering-column-coupler-cover-clamp-retainer/

[1970Cuda]

Hate to bring this up, but you helped me, so I'm returning the "favor"

I think you have the steering coupler retainer installed wrong. I ordered the longer 3.5" version you mentioned and it worked. I have a Borgeson box, so it has the longer coupler. I still fought with it for 2hrs. But finally got it on.
The retainer seats in the roll pin holes.
Instructions, on DMT site, show the way it should be.
https://www.detroitmuscletechnologies.com/mopar-a-b-e-body-66-73-dodge-plymouth-3-stainless-steering-column-coupler-cover-clamp-retainer/

Hey thanks Katfish - Now that does make sense how it's installed and I appreciate your passing along your installation experience to me! I just tried it on my steering column and it worked just fine. It looks a lot better and now I see how it gets installed. I didn't realize that there were directions available for this installation from Detroit Muscle. I just guessed at it. But it's funny that the longer one fits neatly under the coupler. See updated picture.

The one thing I did find though was using the old NOS roll pins vs. the new (and harder material) roll pins. I bought a number of original roll pins for my coupler, because they are made of softer material and seem to install better and easier (IMO).

[1970Cuda]

I was going to start working on my seats so that I could finish the interior, but I switched to installing the engine and forward light harnesses. My doc (surgeon) said I cannot lift anything "heavy" for a while (due to an upcoming shoulder surgery), but I didn't want to be totally stalled out on making progress until then.

Yesterday (12/16) I installed my M&H Electric Forward Light harness and my Evan's Engine Wiring Harness ("B" Series Block Harness - 383 CID) and I noticed something interesting. The M&H bulkhead connector looks taller than the Evan's connector and oddly, a different color. (See picture for reference). I am assuming there is more than one manufacture for these connectors. I am pretty sure that both are securely fastened on the locking prongs on the main harness (also M&H Electric Main Harness is the only one available, re: 1971 - 1974). I am sure others have noticed this before I did.

Also, on a separate point, does anyone make the brackets that hold the Forward Light Harness that runs over the master cylinder?  I have looked and cannot  seem to find them anywhere. If anyone knows, please pass this along to me team; thanks. I hope everyone's projects are moving forward nicely.

[mtull]

does anyone make the brackets that hold the Forward Light Harness that runs over the master cylinder

Is the attached pic similar to what you're looking for?  I believe it's correct for power brake cars but not sure for manual brake optioned cars.

[1970Cuda]

does anyone make the brackets that hold the Forward Light Harness that runs over the master cylinder

Is the attached pic similar to what you're looking for?  I believe it's correct for power brake cars but not sure for manual brake optioned cars.

Wow, I haven't seen that bracket before and I honestly do not know for sure (whether it's the same for manual/power brakes), because it wasn't on my ride when I got it - are you wanting to sell it though (only if it's an extra of course)? I bet it would work just fine and I am speculating it's exactly the same, because it would fit behind the booster I believe. And thanks for the picture too - that really helps ID what I need ... and I can't have the harness just draped over my master cylinder .

[mtull]

Looks like manual brake cars have a different wire harness clip, however I'm only guessing based on a quick internet search.  The power brake version of said bracket is available at Roseville Moparts and other venders.

[1970Cuda]

OK - I did see power brake bracket on the Roseville site, but nothing for the manual brakes wire loom holder. And I checked already PG Classics, Classic Industries and Detroit Muscle. I should check Year One, Inc., but that company is so pricey.

I am posting a picture of my next project and it has the same brackets as you so nicely posted for me on this thread. But I wasn't 100 percent positive if these were original or not. I am using it as my "reference point," but some things I know were changed from the way the factory installed them.

[mtull]

But I wasn't 100 percent positive

Are these the same brackets?
Description: Accurate reproductions of the E-Body & 1971-72 B-Body wiring clips located on the brake pedal reinforcement bracket behind the master cylinder on all manual brake applications