Well I'm probably passing the point of no return now

Some of you may hate me for this but I've made up my mind. My car is an original 72 340 4 speed low option car. It was in really rough shape when I got it with no numbers matching anything and a body that had been hit hard several times. I didn't feel too bad about mini tubbing it, moving the springs into the frame rail and installing an 8 point bar.

However it's reached a point where it is traction limited and I can't go any farther until I have a suspension in place and tires that will handle any additional power. So I've ordered and paid for a 4 link back half kit. I plan to keep as much of the stock floor as possible and may even add a 12 point cage. Sounds drastic but necessary to fit bigger tires and most importantly so it will handle that 400 or 440 cube small block I have planned. :D


It should be capable of running deep into the 9's although I only need enough to run 10 flat in the worst weather conditions. Flame me if you wish but I can't afford to start over with another car.