Hello everyone, First off, thanks for all the responses to my earlier posts. I went and bought the standard catalogue of Chrysler, and have been reading it since. I am thrilled to hear that a 392 - `58 fury is not that difficult of a project. I imagine that it would make for one of the cooler cars ever made. I have some concerns that I would like to present to everyone. How available are these cars. I have been looking around lately, and I have not found many older Mopars. There are hundreds of old chevys around, but I am meeting with no Mopar success. The back of the Chrysler catalogue lists prices for cars based on condition. How accurate are these? I would love to find a 392 etc. in any (non cracked of course) condition. I have been told that these engines are worth a fortune (second only to the 426 hemi). I like the Forward look cars because they have so many good qualities, but my budget isn't on par with my taste. I have a couple of engine questions, with the hope that the 392 isn't the only graceful fit in a `58. What are the differences between the 413 and the 392? Is it correct that the 413 was used for it's better hp over the 392? How does the 413 relate to the 426, and then the 426 hemi? Is there a progression between these engines? How does the 440 fit in with these other big blocks? Was the early 383 a poly head wedge engine? Does it use the same block as the 318? Finally, is the `58 Dodge or Desoto similar to the Fury in bellhousing and tranny configuration? Last but not least, my Dad informed me that a Great Uncle of mine had an old early hemi Chrysler sitting on his farm. (along with a bullet nosed studebaker etc.) He passed away last year, and I believe that the car is still sitting there. I am in the process of finding out more about this car. Wish me luck. Peter
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