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I believe that each of us seeks a certain goal when it comes to the special car we drive. Some are more focused on performance, while others are more into style. For others it’s a combination of both. The car itself will have a lot to do with it, too. In my case, the fundamental DNA is based on...

You are right on the money. Just to set everyone’s mind at ease, the project vehicle was already a clone to start with. It was not an authentic pursuit car, but as damn close to one as I’ve ever seen with one big exception. It sported a 360 instead of the 440. I never saw the VIN, so I don’t...

One of the most anxious things about embarking upon one of these projects is not knowing who to reach out to when things go south. I would imagine many a project has been scuttled only because the owner panicked and pulled the plug because he didn’t know who to contact for help. It’s easy to get...

Thanks for the insight. I’ll never forget the mental image of the circle on the wall! Another thing I learned in the courtroom was that the value of an answer depends entirely on how you frame the question. Perhaps in my situation, I should ask “How many engine swaps have you performed on...

Everything about this photo screams “wrong!” Is this a great country or what?

As a newcomer to this forum, I am compelled to share some observations. First of all, I am struck by how many “walking wounded” are among this group. For every fellow who makes these projects look easy, there are countless numbers who litter the landscape, dazed and confused, wondering what the...

There is no question you are speaking with the voice of experience. You know what you’re talking about. That’s what makes this forum so valuable. Thank you for your insight and willingness to share it with me.

You’re absolutely right and I couldn’t agree with you more. If I was really looking at extracting the level of performance that the car visually represents, I’d be foolish to go with the Hemi. From all practical standpoints a stout 440 is the way to go. As we all know, however, this obsession we...

Fair enough. I’ve always liked the 1971 Polara police pursuit, since I stumbled across one for sale while attending college in 1973. It was fresh out of the body shop and pristine. Rebuilt 440 to outrageous specs. I test drove it and buried the speedo. Suspension so stiff you could feel driving...

The photos of the engine bay of the 1970 Fury are precisely what I was intending. That is spectacular, and represents what it is about our joint obsessions regarding these cars - and this hobby - that keep us reliving our youth, and our spouses in therapy. Regrettably, I don’t know that my...

So I told my wife about it. “Are you serious?” She replied. “Darn tootin’” I responded, grinning like that kid in “a Christmas Story” when he talks wistfully about his Red Ryder BB gun. “Well that’s not going to happen,” she said. It couldn’t have been worse had she said, “You’ll shoot your...

So I look around the Denver area and find a Mopar resto shop that has a nice vibe to it. After talking to the owner and describing what I had in mind, I asked him if he thought I was crazy. “No,” he said. “I think you’re a visionary.” So I sat down at my computer, and after the meds kicked in I...

(oops) no one, I mean no one in their right mind would want to mess with. Who’s in?” They all look at each other. Someone clears his throat. “So when do we start?”

Now, now, boys. Take it easy. We’re all among friends here. It goes without saying that when a Hemi enters the picture, EVERYTHING moves over. Or under. Or out. In response to Tallhair’s question, the plan at this point is to create a “what if” project. You know, what if a bunch of old...

Hey, kids. I'm considering installing a 426 Street Hemi in a 1971 Dodge Polara 4-door sedan which originally came with a 440 (former patrol interceptor). I anticipate a certain amount of hair pulling, gnashing of teeth and rending of garments, but is there anyone who can enlighten me as to any...

Robio, you've definitely picked up an unusual car. Its configuration raises a number of questions. Not having seen the entire VIN, and just looking at the photos you provided including the fender tags, I see the following: 1. E85 = 440 motor 2. A38 = police pkg. 3. F36 & F37 = possible...

I am retired and I'm driving my wife crazy. "You need something to do," she said. As an old MOPAR gearhead, why not throw my entire nest egg away on a project car money pit! Especially one that is impossible to find parts for, has never been seen on the street by any human being under the age...