Quote Originally Posted by techinspector1 View Post
Agree with Jeff's assessment, but will go a step further and suggest that starting any hot rod modifications should begin at the rear of the car. The differential in your Chrysler was designed to handle 135 hp and would not like having to put up with much more than that before beginning to shed off parts internally.

Overall, I think hot rodding this car will be a mistake. If you are not planning complete suspension, steering and brake mods in addition to the engine swap, it could very well be the car that you die in.

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I hear what you're saying about the rear end and I've already checked into that and a blazer rear end would fit right in. Plus if I get one with disc brakes that will help my brakeing power. I do plan on some of those upgrades you mention but those will come later on, my first priority is to get it running and the rest will come one step at a time. That's what we have Missouri winters for. As far as hot riding this being a mistake I will have to differ with you on that, all hot rods aren't 2 door coupes and I mean no disrespect to you but that's just my opinion and I do hear you about the upgrades which will all come in time . Right now I'm just trying to keep my stock steering column and steering wheel because it's cool. I don't plan on dying in it but I do plan on dying with it. Thank you again for your advice. The BUCKSTER