expert help needed (my first post)
I'm going to create a collection of information that I have countless questions about. To start it off, I'm 17 years old and just started learning about American muscle cars. I have flipped a few cars in the past, but nothing to the extent of what l've been working on lately. I have a single-bay garage that my dad has let me borrow, (text me for pictures)
I have an orange 1967 Plymouth Barracuda. It's an automatic 273 2-barrel. The engine needed a complete rebuild, so I took on the task of pulling my first engine. After that, I brought the engine to a machine shop. After being quoted at 5k to rebuild the measly 273, I couldn't do it. I would like to add that the 273 is, to my knowledge, full numbers matching, but the car isn't a complete number matching. (mystery rear end)
I found a pretty good deal on a freshly rebuilt 440 with all the bells and whistles I could ask for. He has it listed for 5.2k but told me he would come down because I'm just starting off. I'm hoping he could do it for 4k. I want to know if a 440 would even fit. I understand that you could get these in 440 from the factory, but I'm still a little concerned.
If I'm going to put a 440, I would almost have to do a manual. This is where the 4-speed comes in. I haven't found a freshly rebuilt A833 trans, and I'm not even sure if that's what I should go with. I would love some recommendations, I don't know what would fit, what I would need to do to make it fit, and other ins and outs.
This leads me to a whole other list of problems.
From figuring out how to set up a clutch pedal, the shifter linkage, and finding and learning about the conversion kits, I'm completely overwhelmed with the amount of information.
This isn't my first post here. It won't be my last, but I'm here for financial and mechanical advice. I have 14,000 in the car and don't know how much they sell for. I haven't seen anything like mine for sale, especially one with a 440 manual. I haven't bought anything yet, but I wanted to contact everyone here for advice.
Thank you to anyone who responds with their opinions and recommendations.
