Nice car, great story and pics! I wish I'd kept the '78 T/A I had right after high school, it would be a blast to do it like you are with yours.
Your first post mentioned you wanted an early 70's engine to build and I have one local to you that I would sell if you're interested. 1971 400 complete short block in excellent condition with standard sized bores and pistons, the crank is .010"/.010".
Let me know if you want to look at it, I'm in Rowlett.
Thanks,
Randy
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