Central NJ mechanic recommendations

[Strato58]

Looking for mechanic recommendations in Central NJ to change a K member on a 1970 B body car. Thanks in advance.

 

[WileE]

More details. Is the car fully intact ? Is the car presently running/driveable ? Is the work to be done at your location or at the mechanics garage ?

 

[Strato58]

Yes car is drivable Im looking to bring it to a shop just don't know anyone who has vintage mopar experience I feel comfortable with. Especially the torsion bars and hopefully not having to pull the engine.

 

[WileE]

Yes car is drivable Im looking to bring it to a shop just don't know anyone who has vintage mopar experience I feel comfortable with. Especially the torsion bars and hopefully not having to pull the engine.

Don't have to pull the engine, just suspend it. If it were summer, I'd offer to do the job. ( I have 55 years of experience ). But I'm not pulling my cars outside now. But, why are you changing the k-frame ?

 

[Strato58]

Don't have to pull the engine, just suspend it. If it were summer, I'd offer to do the job. ( I have 55 years of experience ). But I'm not pulling my cars outside now. But, why are you changing the k-frame ?

Its incorrect for the car. No skidplate on a v code car so the oil pan is below the k member. Im not in a rush and wasn't planning on doing this till next year anyway. Just trying to figure where I need to take it and trying to figure out how much this is going to cost in labor.

 

[ckessel]

I did a K frame swap on my 67 wagon. It helps that I have a lift with a rolling jack, plus an engine hoist. If you have access to this stuff, it's fairly straight forward. I supported the car on some cribbing somewhat in line with the front of the doors, rolling jack under the K after I pulled the bars/spindles/arms etc[ was doing suspension/steering upgrades/re-dos], supported the engine with the hoist, took the 4 frame bolts out, let the rolling jack down which was supporting the K. Switcho, changeo.

 

[RemCharger]

Its incorrect for the car. No skidplate on a v code car so the oil pan is below the k member. Im not in a rush and wasn't planning on doing this till next year anyway. Just trying to figure where I need to take it and trying to figure out how much this is going to cost in labor.

Weld one on, or cut one off? Hard to to decipher your issue

 

[Strato58]

I need one with a skidplate but also that has a correct marking. The one that is on is labeled for a non skitplate k member. This car should have a skidplate.