Hello from Minnesota

[amedcuda73]

Hi everyone!

Last year I found this 73 'cuda 318 project car that I couldn't refuse. Previous owner blew the transmission 15 years ago and wanted to engine swap it to a 383. Although the 318 sorta runs, I'm hoping to swap in a 340 instead.

My dad (and mechanic) and I have always wanted to fix up a car together. He's a Ford guy but I'm slowly converting him to Mopar. Excited to resurrect this car!

- Adam

 

[Challenger RTA]

Welcome to FEBO. The 340 will be lighter on the front and better handling.

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[Challenger RTA]

My dad (and mechanic) and I have always wanted to fix up a car together. He's a Ford guy but I'm slowly converting him to Mopar. Excited to resurrect this car!

Don't worry he will get over it. I too had a 68 302 cp mustang and a 67 mustang 390 fastback. Way back when.

 

[Challenger RTA]

Take a lot of picture when dissembling,bag and tag. Go here and save your self some trouble. Collision guide & Service manual & Collision parts & Frame & Front end Alignment Inner fender & Radiator support

 

[68HemiRR]

Hi everyone!

Last year I found this 73 'cuda 318 project car that I couldn't refuse. Previous owner blew the transmission 15 years ago and wanted to engine swap it to a 383. Although the 318 sorta runs, I'm hoping to swap in a 340 instead.

My dad (and mechanic) and I have always wanted to fix up a car together. He's a Ford guy but I'm slowly converting him to Mopar. Excited to resurrect this car!

- Adam

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Welcome from a fellow Minnesotan.

 

[amedcuda73]

Take a lot of picture when dissembling,bag and tag. Go here and save your self some trouble. Collision guide & Service manual & Collision parts & Frame & Front end Alignment Inner fender & Radiator support

Thanks for sharing. Looks like a lot of good info in there. Yes we've been bagging and tagging quite a bit and taking plenty of pics/videos.

 

[Ronbo73]

Welcome to the site. Can't wait to see pictures of the progress. Just remember, Rome wasn't built in a day...

 

[mrmopar340]

Waving from Virginia. Looks like it will be in capable hands to get it right.

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Welcome to the site !

 

[Rapidfire]

Greetings from Nebraska. Welcome to the forum. Nice to have you with us.

 

[Xcudame]

Welcome to FEBO from the desert! Nice 73 diamond in the rough Cuda.

You can do whatever you want with it! 340s are tough and expensive to find, but out there. There's other choices such as 360s, 5.9 Magnums, and third generation hemi's. Even 512 stroker big blocks with aluminum heads, intake manifold and water pump and housing doesn't weigh much more than a stock small block!

Heck, even the original 318 can be made into a stout little engine with the right parts!

 

[moparleo]

aboard,enjoy your project.
Download manuals here.
Resource Library – MyMopar

 

[Mopar Nut]

 

[DetMatt1]

Welcome to the site from the Motor City!

 

[Mopar426power]

 

[Mopar426power]

Let the games begin!

 

[moparlee]

Welcome to the site from Michigan! Glad you joined up and looks like a fun Father/Son project.

 

[fasjac]

Welcome from Arkansas!
I have the same year model with a 500 stroker. Tons of fun. Look forward to to seeing the progress.

 

[Cuda Hunter]

Howdy from Colorado!

Looks like it was an FE5 car with V6X. Looks like the V5X's are aftermarket.
Did the car come with any factory documentation?