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Another long over due update. Was able to pull the rear and install my freshly rebuilt 8.8 out of a mustang, Calvert rear shocks and replaced all the spring bushings/deleted the iso set up. Will do another thread detailing the install of the 8.8 once I get over this dang cold. But here’s...

Ik the thread has been dead for awhile now but I’m currently in the process of doing this swap and am running Mancini b body shock plates and have a question about the locating pins. reusing the fmj iso center pin “spacer”? Causes a gap underneath my shock plate that I can’t find any mention...

Sorry for the lack of progress guys life’s been getting in my way buut I did find time to sneak away and bring home something quite special or to me it is lol. 1951 Chrysler 331 firepower for a steal with all kinds of extras that spins freely. I have no idea what I’m going to do with it but I...

Awesome thanks for the reassurance I did mount the trans and trans mount to be safe and looks like we are good to go. Just gotta get ahold of brewers and see what clutch fork I need. I was planning on tuning a big block a body zbar but not sure if it’s going to work. But will hopefully make more...

These are Schumacher sb to big block conversion mounts with instructions followed to the letter. I just didn’t know how much offset was normal. I don’t remember the 318 sitting off as much but it could be in my head. because bellhousing seems to fit the tunnel fine and I wasn’t fighting...

Am I just over thinking it or is it crooked? it’s level but seems like the front and rear isn’t square. Engine in mounts, brackets not tighten and trans and trans mount in. idk if it’s me being paranoid or if I should try to modify the mounts I’ll tighten everything in the morning n see if it...

Man being the family mechanic really takes up more time then I care to admit but now that we have time. An update on the car. After 7 no 8 attempts the engine is in. Maybe it’s my adhd or I was just overzealous but shumachers instructions wasn’t much help. But finally got everything trimmed...

Alright guys need some insight. Installed a set of f bodys pedals from brewers. Got them mocked up but noticed my clutch linkage is hitting this electronic “box” attached to the steering column. looks to have a rod connected to my ignition cylinder? Any ideas on this or solutions is it...

I’m planning on going k car booster once the engine is in. I found a thread about it awhile back but can’t seem to find it now.

I don’t have the k car booster yet still stock booster so I will think I’ll have to and I have a Milodon 7 quart low pro pan so not sure yet how much I’ll need to trim

Alright guys I’m hoping to put the 400 in the car this weekend but trying to make sure everything goes smoothly as possible. Before I go ahead and try swinging it in. Any tips or tricks for shoehorning a big block in. What I’m aware of 1. I have to trim the lip on the back of the k member for...

After doing some digging I think the best answer is what a memeber “Buck Atwater” did with his Mirada and build a bracket for for the car I’ll probably “over” build the bracket and sandwich the pinched metal between a inner and outer plate.

Thanks that helps. I wonder if that’s available or what I can use. I’ll have to dig in my a body stuff and see if I have one I could modify enough to work

I have a big block a body z bar and a random mopar swap meet z bar that I can cut up/modify. I was under the impression that a body clutch parts work with f and m bodys? I’m not against a hydraulic clutch other than the added cost to convert and I personally prefer the feel of a mechanical...

Been slowly making some progress. Got my seat mocked up and passenger floor pan patched almost finished up. Working on moving to modifying the k member for the Schumacher swap brackets and trying to prepare for stuffing the 400 in soon. But that got me thinking. Before I go and have the engine...

Been swamped at work and haven’t made much progress. Got the opportunity to pressure wash the engine bay out and the rest of the car. Almost thought the paint cleaned up better then I thought then it dried and I saw all the peeling clear coat lol. I think she would have been quite the looker...

For the OP I also am planning on upgrading to a mustang 8.8 for my 79 Lebaron. I have one from another car I used to have and has less then 50k miles limited slip 3:73s kinda not worth the price to buy another 8 3/4 (car is getting big block 4 spd swap). 8.8s handle plenty of power and come with...

Thanks guys and amc ik I might put them on the car simply because the 8.8 going in the car won’t have a pinion snubber if I use them at all. But I’m just a sucker for vintage speed parts and will probably make wall art out of em. I buy the old school gold moroso valve covers anytime I find em...

Got my drivers side patch in still needs finished out but is nice to not see the grass anymore. Only attaching 3 out 4 side right now until I get the engine and trans in to verify the 4spd hump location is correct. Also scored some vintage slapper bars for next to nothing so I might make some...

Thanks AMC Iv crawled all over the forum and forget which articles iv seen and which had the info I needed. Problem being a diesel mechanic by day and building two different mopar platforms by night

Not sure if this falls under transmission or interior so feel free to move if needed. I’m in the process of patching(rebuilding) my floors in my 78 Lebaron 2dr and was told or had read that a Abody 4spd tunnel hump will fit with some modifications. Well i currently don’t have the engine or...

Iv post a few times on the forum now and thought it would be good to show y’all my current resurrection not restoration of my 78 Lebaron. *Disclaimer- any purists might wanna go ahead and leave..* I bought this car a few years ago running and driving. 120k mile Lebaron medallion 318 lean burn...

I need an 8.8 swap for dummies list.. I’m putting a 8.8 out of a new edge mustang (what I have laying in the barn) going in my 78 Lebaron. I need parts list and install instructions if any has em. I know I’ll need custom drive shaft.. What else is needed to use stock mustang calipers and...

Sorry for not being on info long. Come to find out he missed the manual valve lever not being in place. So I pulled the valve body and fixed that defect is a real pain lol. Car is driving well I have my kick down I think a tad tight (I have to completely let off for it to shift into 3rd) so...

Hey guys I finally got my 904 in after putting it off in my 78 lebaron. But I’m having some issues. I had the trans (non lockup) rebuilt with the stage 3crt kit their budget converter, and a trans go shift improver had a good friend (does trans work on the side) go threw it with a fine tooth...