The 360 Lives! Lulu is back in action after a 2 year sleep

[2nup350]

You guys might know from my profile pic that I have a 73 Custom. the slant finally died and I got permission to do a v-8 swap. I've now got a 360 with x heads, Atomic FI, rebuilt 904 and rebuilt frontend. two years of work culminates in a startup today! thanks to all the guys who sold me parts, gave me advice, berated me for slacking and generally helped me out. Of course there's a laundry list of things still to be ironed out, leaks and wires and hold downs but I started it, broke in the cam and then did a burnout( it will do a burnout on the 14" skinny tire with the 7 inch rear for as long as you hold the gas!) to prove it moves. I'll see you all at the park shows this spring and next time you see a four door, take another look. It might be a better car than you expect.

 

[toolmanmike]

Can you say Sleeper! Congratulations.

 

[nm9stheham]

Can't help but notice the other cars... the D50 looks in good shape!

360 in a 4 door....... yes that will be unexpected LOL

 

[2nup350]

Can't help but notice the other cars... the D50 looks in good shape!

360 in a 4 door....... yes that will be unexpected LOL

the d-50 is the latest restoration. 1979 2.6 5 speed with paint, stripes, interior, wheels, the works. it looks fairly close to what a 79 would look like in about 83, after a few miles and a bit of wear. the other 73 is a donor car, I had to buy an entire car to get the shifter and the glass for this one. 4 door glass isn't being reproduced. not pictured is my '50 buick with the 320 straight eight and Dynaflow. its a good car but needs a new home as my wife chose to fix the dart rather than the Buick when given her choice of driver.

 

[QuickDart360]

2nup350 what are the specs? Cam, pistons rear gears, etc...

 

[70chall440]

 

[2nup350]

2nup350 what are the specs? Cam, pistons rear gears, etc...

stock 340 cam, 9.5 to 1 compression rear gears are whatever the slant had(too high for sure) as it's still got the 7 inch rear end that'll probably blow up if I ever get traction, not a concern with the skinny 14's though. The best part is the fuel injection, it starts quick, idles super smooth, doesnt stink up the garage and tunes itself so I don't have to hear about flooding issues or have to remind a certain someone to push the throttle down and set the choke before starting it up.

 

[Ottmundr]

You guys might know from my profile pic that I have a 73 Custom. the slant finally died and I got permission to do a v-8 swap. I've now got a 360 with x heads, Atomic FI, rebuilt 904 and rebuilt frontend. two years of work culminates in a startup today! thanks to all the guys who sold me parts, gave me advice, berated me for slacking and generally helped me out. Of course there's a laundry list of things still to be ironed out, leaks and wires and hold downs but I started it, broke in the cam and then did a burnout( it will do a burnout on the 14" skinny tire with the 7 inch rear for as long as you hold the gas!) to prove it moves. I'll see you all at the park shows this spring and next time you see a four door, take another look. It might be a better car than you expect.

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You should drive for uber or lift with that badass! Just make sure everything in back is vinyl/rubber so you can hose it out after your passengers **** themselves!