64 Fury conv-nubie questions

[joelrpo687]

I'm trying to build a nice driver.I have a 68 440 being rebuilt.The body is stripped and repaired.I removed all of the undercoating and would like some opinions on what to do next.Should I neatly undercoat the wheel wells and prime and paint the underbody.Has any one used monster transmission? I can get mine rebuilt locally but is a 318 push button strong enough to handle a 500hp. 440.What about Legendary interiors-I'd have to come out of retirement to afford them.I wanted to get rid of my split bench and put in buckets.I don't care about original-has anyone used other seats or am I looking for more trouble than it's worth?Thanks in advance for any replies.

 

[bluefury]

Welcome...........

You've got a great car to start with.... The 440 will nestle right in just fine... Your 318 trans will not bolt up to a big block engine. If you want to maintain the push buttons, (recommended), you will need to locate a 62-65 cable shift trans for a big block. You can always use a later trans with a floor shift.

Legendary interiors are amoung the best out there. Easy to install yourself with a minumum of tools. Leave the covers unpackaged for a few days in a warm place, sunshine is best. I kinda like the split bench with the arm rest, but thats just me. A local trim shop can likely stitch together a nice interior for you but it will probably cost just as much and a unoriginal interior will affect the value of your finished car.

Good luck with your project and post some pictures.....

Will.​

I'm trying to build a nice driver.I have a 68 440 being rebuilt.The body is stripped and repaired.I removed all of the undercoating and would like some opinions on what to do next.Should I neatly undercoat the wheel wells and prime and paint the underbody.Has any one used monster transmission? I can get mine rebuilt locally but is a 318 push button strong enough to handle a 500hp. 440.What about Legendary interiors-I'd have to come out of retirement to afford them.I wanted to get rid of my split bench and put in buckets.I don't care about original-has anyone used other seats or am I looking for more trouble than it's worth?Thanks in advance for any replies.[/QUOTE]

 

[Propwash]

Legendary interiors are amoung the best out there.

I definitly agree! You get what you pay for.... I have had nothing but good luck with legendary. I couldn't tell you about monster Tanny's.

Welcome to the site..

 

[joelrpo687]

Legendary and monster transmissions

I definitly agree! You get what you pay for.... I have had nothing but good luck with legendary. I couldn't tell you about monster Tanny's.

Welcome to the site..

I think that maybe I'll go with the split bench that's in the car.Legendary quoted me $600 for shop time just to sandblast a pair of bucket cores they had in stock.The total price for the 2 bucket seats was $2700.I think I'll do my bench myself and spend the difference on gas or tires.Blue fury says the 318 trans. willnot bolt up to a 440.Thanks for that info.Keisler makes a 4 spd. auto.I like new when it comes to motor trans rearend.Don't want to put junk in the car.4spd. versus 3pd. auto.What do you think.P.S-I really like the pushbutton so I'm really going to have a tough time deciding which way to go

 

[Propwash]

I think that maybe I'll go with the split bench that's in the car.Legendary quoted me $600 for shop time just to sandblast a pair of bucket cores they had in stock.The total price for the 2 bucket seats was $2700.

Sounds like they may be trying to take you to the bank on that one Joel. $600 bucks just to blast them???? Ouch! I don't think it would be too much of an issue to purchase a decent set of seat cores and have them locally blasted and painted for that price. Another $300-350 for the covers from legendary, and couple hundred for the seat foam. The quote I have to recover both my roadrunner bucket seats is about $250 total..To put that all together for kind of a ball park $1,400-$1,500 bucks or there abouts.

 

[SUPERSTOCKRACER]

tranny shouldnt be a problem with that much hp.
legendary as everyone said is top notch.
i like the painted underside as well . my 64 aluminum savoy had no undercoating just bo9dy color.
welcome aboard.

 

[joelrpo687]

tranny shouldnt be a problem with that much hp.
legendary as everyone said is top notch.
i like the painted underside as well . my 64 aluminum savoy had no undercoating just bo9dy color.
welcome aboard.

Thanks for the welcome.Could you go into a little more detail ? I think the inside top of fenders is done with seam sealer(panels are only spot welded)Than a heavy undercoat is applied.Is your whole wheelwell undercoated?

Thanks

 

[64BEL]

Welcome, Joel. If you do decide to go with a later than '65 tranny, Imperial Services can help you with a conversion to use your pushbutton shifter. You are correct in wanting to use them - pushbuttons are cool. Here's a link to their website:
http://www.imperialservices.net/Bparts.html

Dave

 

[joelrpo687]

Welcome, Joel. If you do decide to go with a later than '65 tranny, Imperial Services can help you with a conversion to use your pushbutton shifter. You are correct in wanting to use them - pushbuttons are cool. Here's a link to their website:
http://www.imperialservices.net/Bparts.html

Dave

Thanks Dave-That's valuable information.I hooked up with Cope racing transmissions.He has a 64 big block trans to rebuild for me.He comes highly recommended.If his price is crazy I'll give imperial a call.
64 Fury conv.-65 olds 442 conv.6- corvettes-76 fiberglass Bronco

 

[64BEL]

Good deal, Joel. Go with the '64 tranny since you have it. If you need any more info/help for your Fury, check out the 1962 to 1965 Mopar Website. Great info there - especially the email clubhouse, which is free to join. http://www.1962to1965mopar.ornocar.com/welcome.html

Dave

 

[roadrunnerman]

welcome,like everyone says,you can't go wrong with lengendary. i ordered a saddletan color for one of my other RR's and it matches the original perfect.