Jon, I want as much as possible to be new. Most of the engine will be replaced and if I had the funds I would be doing a 440 instead of a 383. The way the engine is now it doesn't smoke or burn any oil but the things done to it were done 10 years ago. With what I am adding it should bring it up to date and give it quite a bit more horse power and torque. Enough to last me a long time.
The new 3.23's are being set up and I will run up this week with the yoke that I got just to make sure that it fits, with that done the drive shaft will get a new universal installed. Once the chunk is installed the engine will get pulled so I can finish removing what is left of the bed liner in the engine compartment and get it wire wheeled to get ready for paint.
All of the trim has to be stripped off as well as the seats, carpet and door panels. Then it goes in the shop to get the little things repaired and paint. While its in the shop the engine will get all the additions that I have planned. The interior and chroming of the bumpers will have to wait until next year but at least it will be dependable and will look great. Oh and I have to locate at least 4 15" steel rims. You know what its like, its never finished.
Some of the parts that I have needed were gotten from guys on the board and I can't thank them enough for the help. I joined the local Mopar club but 99% of the work has been done by me although there have been times when someone to BS with while working would have been great.