I'll follow up on the truck. I saw the truck a few years ago, but it's in Georgia. I'll pay a visit, but I suspect the suspension is the original or not far from it. The original front bumper is gone and there is an equal length of rail road track-no kidding. Maybe the weight thing won't seem...
I had just posted looking for advice on doing just what you did. 72 Cuda w 4 speed. Had the option to get a 392 to put in it. What were the hardest problems to resolve and what do you think you spent to make it work? Great looking car. Nice job.
I'm going to check the resources you all have suggested, and figure out what the best bang for buck I can find. Additionally, I can buy a '40 Dodge pick up with a 327 Chevy in it-maybe a(the) hemi for it. Same guy has the the 392. I'm checking, so I'll post if some interesting things develop...
What a bunch of consistent advice. The 392 is $5500, ready to put into something. I see by the posts that I'll spend a lot more than that on headers and adapters. This is exactly the info I was hoping for. I'll pass on the hemi and continue the search. It will save me time and a hassle as...
I mistakenly posted this question on the A bodies only site. I didn't know the Cudas changed from A to E body style in 69. So, here I go trying to learn.. I have a 72 Cuda with no engine (it was a 340). Original 4 speed is still in place. I can buy a 392, and newly built for street...