Big Block Conversion, do it again?

Grumpys said
I've got a LOT of cars (I'm over at forbbodies only) and I'm going to start to experiment on two (my first) A bodies I'm picking up soon.

Not going to be track cars, just one of those "wow, WTF is that?" cars.

The first, and I know I'm going to get push back on this because of the torque I might get on the body and frame, is a '68 DART GT CONVERTIBLE. I've got a ton of 440's ton build here on the farm and will decode one to see if I have a '68 first off.

I've got a couple questions, and of course any tips and ideas you have would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.

1) Should I just get the motor mount kit from Schumacher ALONG WITH the headers they sell for the conversion?
2) I know I have to convert front brakes to disc, but what about suspension? Where did you get your kit from or did you build it?
3) Are heavier torsion bars readily available and suggested?
4) What about rear suspension?
5) I'm sure I'm going to have to put in a A Body 8 3/4 housing correct?
6) I want to put a 727 behind it, will this clear the body tunnel?
7) WHERE DO I GET A HINGED HOOD WITH LARGE SCOOP OR THE SCOOP I'VE SEEN ON A LOT OF GTS CARS?

I'm sure this has all been asked and covered before, so if you just want to point me to some threads I can spend the time researching without bothering a lot of people. I'm a serious nut case that builds/restores 1-2 cars a year on my own for my collection.

If you're interested, you can see more here, http://www.grumpys-garage.com but I don't update with current projects like I do my Face Book page https://www.facebook.com/pages/Grump...3261937?ref=hl

Thanks!
Dave

First of all, the project will be up to you on what you want to up grade. The motor is were you will start. I went with the Schumacher kit and there headers. Was a great kit to use with some trimming on the drivers side K-frame mount.
Now for the brakes, if you plan on just a stock motor, your brakes and suspension will be ok for now. If you are building a higher HP motor, I would up grade to front disc brakes and an 8 3/4 or even just an 8 1/4 depending on your horse power.
You plan on running it on the street, I would go with a stronger torsion bar and stiffen the rear leafs a little. Now if you decide to start drag racing, you are getting in to a different suspension set up. The 727 will clear ok. You will need to have a driveshaft made.
This is just my opinion on what I would do. everyone is different.