‘73 Duster /6 to 318 Swap

Hi everyone,

So, I’ve got a ‘73 Duster with a 225 /6 and 904 trans. I’m going to look at a nice 318 LA tomorrow and I’m planning on sticking a 727 in place of the 904. From what I’ve read, the Schumacher swap mounts are the easiest route, and require the least amount of work to the K-frame.

Would it be better to just find a v8 K-frame, opposed to using the Schumacher mounts? Also, what all would it take to convert the factory column shift auto 904 to a 727 floor shift? Any major modifications to accommodate a floor shifter?

This is a kind of learn-as-I-go project, so it’s a bit ambitious. Any help would be appreciated!

-Eli.