St. Clair, Todd wrote:
> If I remember correctly, there is someone on this mailing list who runs a 58
> Plymouth with a 440/727 combo and still uses the pushbutton auto (ground off
> the detents?). If that person doesn't mind all the typing, I would be
> greatly interested in a rundown on what all was involved in doing the swap
> (I currently have a 318/torqueflite).
> Here's some questions I have so far:
> 1:Engine mounts:What do I need -------58 plymouth 350 mounts
> 2:What about mounting the transmission? What about driveshaft lenght? get
part
> of the 62-64 chrysler crossmember and weld it on. Drive shaft is ok I think
but
> u-joints are weak
> 3:Power Steering-Can you use the existing pump/box? ------ sure
> 4:Exhaust-which manifolds did you use, or are there headers that
> fit?---------- 58 Plymouth 350
> 5-What did you do to maintain the pushbutton shift?----I had a 4-speed
> Was the stock cooling system up to snuff? ----sure I had a 426 stage111
> wedge in one
> Any suspension mods? Brakes?-------- power
> Does the stock rear end hold up?------ sure 83/4 rears are tuff!!!!
> Electrical-did you convert to an alternator? no
> Parking brake-what did you do about this?------- 62 to 64 chrysler alunin
> torque flite
>
> Although I am sticking with the 318, I have heard "you gotta drop a 440 into
> this" more than enough to get me thinking. It would be kinda nice to have a
> sleeper..
> Some insight from somone who has done this swap would be greatly appreciated!
> Thanks
> Todd
> 58 Belvedere Sport Sedan -good gas mileage, but gutless
heavier torsion bars might be nice out off a fury and maybe rear springs out
off a fury too. David
Wallace
58 Fury
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