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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