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[The_Eagles’_Nest]

So new to me, is my 1972 Imperial LeBaron. I’m getting my driveway cleaned up, but I have Chrysler’s smallest car and largest car together.

 

[LocuMob]

Now the real fun begins!

 

[The_Eagles’_Nest]

Yes! Well I have dug in already and replaced a couple light bulbs. My main focus is saving money to get the 440 rebuild going.

The car has 74,000 original miles. Not 174,000.

 

[The_Eagles’_Nest]

The most comfortable back seat ever!

 

[1970FuryConv]

Yes! Well I have dug in already and replaced a couple light bulbs. My main focus is saving money to get the 440 rebuild going.

The car has 74,000 original miles. Not 174,000.

If it only has 74K miles, the rebuild could wait. Is it having performance problems?

 

[The_Eagles’_Nest]

I’ll let you take a look for yourself.

 

[1970FuryConv]

I’ll let you take a look for yourself.

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I forgot: non-running vehicle

 

[The_Eagles’_Nest]

My first step is to get a number from the machine shop. I would like to assemble it myself.

 

[1970FuryConv]

My first step is to get a number from the machine shop. I would like to assemble it myself.

This is my 440 build if you're interested. Lots of machine shop info.
1970 Fury III Convertible 126115 miles: Intro & Planned 440/727 Swap

 

[The_Eagles’_Nest]

My one stipulation is that is still has to run on 87 octane gas.

I just ordered a replacement Holley for the one that is totally seized.

 

[1970FuryConv]

My one stipulation is that is still has to run on 87 octane gas.

I just ordered a replacement Holley for the one that is totally seized.

Mine has 9.25:1 compression. I run premium. I used Keith Black hypereutectic pistons, excellent for street. You could call Hughes Engines and ask what is the highest compression with iron heads and 87 octane gas. They will advise what pistons to use.

 

[The_Eagles’_Nest]

I will talk with my machine shop as well.

I have been going through the car checking to see what works and what doesn’t work.

The first issue I want to diagnose is the tail lamps work and the brake lights work, but that’s it. No side markers, no parking lamps, no headlamps.