blackened my 72 cuda

[fasbird]

This is exactly the conversion I am considering for my '71 Road Runner. Here's where I sit so far.

SUSPENSION:

Already have the AlterKtion, w-p/s, rear coil over AirRide setup for the suspension. This setup is not installed yet as I am just getting the finished body up on the stands now.

ENGINE:

I was going with the 440-6 that has been in the car since '80, but have shifted my wants to installing the new 6.1 crate kit now available. I am in the process of researching all the items to make this fit. I want to add A/C to the car regardfless of engine. The only thing now, is costing out the two engine choices and making the decision as to which way to go. I am REALLY leaning towards the 6.1.

TRANSMISSION:

I have had a Keisler 5spd int he car since the summer of '01. It has worked flawlessly and will go back in.

Well, that is the direction I am going. Not a hardcore G-Machine, but more towards the cruising Pro-touring.

I have some specific questions for my next post.

Gary
BTW, my '71 was a feature car in Mopar Muscle in the Sept. '99 issue. I know, that was a long time ago, but the car is a nice example that I have bounced back between stock-modified over the almost thirty years I've owned it.