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Started by 340sport, July 31, 2025, 12:37:06 PM

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340sport

I'm getting the 'cuda on the rotisserie and scraping undercoating will begin this weekend. So, thinking ahead a little I am looking for an E-body restoration guide or informational books/manuals. Anything that's a good resource for a restoration for a 73 'cuda. Unfortunately I am currently not well versed in E-body assembly, fasteners and finishes.

Used reference materials or new, what's out there and who is willing to sell?


ec_co

Get a physical copy of the Factory Service Manual. the digital copy is ok, but nothing like having the physical book
The only thing flat earthers fear, is sphere itself.

'70 Barracuda B5/B5 225 /6 3spd ... about as bare bones as they came .... now in 4spd flavor

www.eyecandi3d.com for Reproduction Fender Tags


mtull

Quote from: ec_co on July 31, 2025, 01:51:18 PMGet a physical copy of the Factory Service Manual. the digital copy is ok, but nothing like having the physical book
Good point. I find the images in the physical copy easier to read and it's nice at times having the book close to my work area. 

tparker

That fastener guide is worth its  weight in gold. I waited a long time to get it but finally broke down and it was very helpful. It helps with fasteners but a lot more. There are many useful reference photos and diagrams as well as other information not related to fasteners  likw  light bulbs, flashers,  stickers, and a bunch of other stuff.

It was also worth it to get a separate wiring diagram. My wife got me one that is just a few pages. I also printed out  the wiring diagrams from the above links then colored in the wires I was interested in.  Sometimes printing out one of the colored diagrams don't always work well.

Brads70

Quote from: mtull on July 31, 2025, 01:57:28 PM
Quote from: ec_co on July 31, 2025, 01:51:18 PMGet a physical copy of the Factory Service Manual. the digital copy is ok, but nothing like having the physical book
Good point. I find the images in the physical copy easier to read and it's nice at times having the book close to my work area. 


I just printed off what I needed from the digital , then if I got them dirty or wrote on them it was no big deal.

tparker

Printing is good, I print out pages all the time. I would also recommend getting two service manuals, I don't recall them being too expensive. Mine is split in half, all bent up, a couple pages torn out, and grease marks. LOL I got a lot of use out of it. That way you can have a nice one along with the one that will get abused.


340sport



ec_co

I have an extra copy of the '70-'71 body and electrical assembly manual, darn near new. Not everything is the same though It's yours for $15 shipped
The only thing flat earthers fear, is sphere itself.

'70 Barracuda B5/B5 225 /6 3spd ... about as bare bones as they came .... now in 4spd flavor

www.eyecandi3d.com for Reproduction Fender Tags

340sport

Thanks Cole. I'll send you the money through PayPal if that's cool.


ec_co

Happy to help a fellow member out, we all know the journey ahead of you  :tool:
The only thing flat earthers fear, is sphere itself.

'70 Barracuda B5/B5 225 /6 3spd ... about as bare bones as they came .... now in 4spd flavor

www.eyecandi3d.com for Reproduction Fender Tags

larry4406

Quote from: ec_co on August 01, 2025, 02:27:49 PMI have an extra copy of the '70-'71 body and electrical assembly manual, darn near new. Not everything is the same though It's yours for $15 shipped

What is in this book and where can it be purchased?

I don't think I've seen this before.

ec_co

Quote from: larry4406 on August 02, 2025, 03:30:50 AM
Quote from: ec_co on August 01, 2025, 02:27:49 PMI have an extra copy of the '70-'71 body and electrical assembly manual, darn near new. Not everything is the same though It's yours for $15 shipped

What is in this book and where can it be purchased?

I don't think I've seen this before.

Just Google the name and they pop up @ $30-40. This is my complete book assembly collection, the last 3 pics are the green books' contents

The only thing flat earthers fear, is sphere itself.

'70 Barracuda B5/B5 225 /6 3spd ... about as bare bones as they came .... now in 4spd flavor

www.eyecandi3d.com for Reproduction Fender Tags


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