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    66 newport

    sorry guys. didn't realize that i couldn't put my e-mail up. im selling a 66 newport. its in ok shape. no motor no tranny. other than that its complete. im looking for $1000 obo. has original paint tho the paint is in rough shape. the car is in meriden ct. pick up only...
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    66 newport

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    i dropped my motor...

    well i am very glad i am not the only one who have had these problems. i couldn't even look at the motor after we got it back up. i had to have a friend look at it. i thought i sheared the ear for the motor mount. i am definitely concerned about the crank. the fuel pump took most of the damage...
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    i dropped my motor...

    i was working on my motor the other day putting the water pump on and when i was done went to roll the motor back to its home in the corner. well the wheel caught a crack and the whole thing went tumbling down. i didn't have my engine hoist at the shop that day so i was forced to get a bunch of...
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    i saw a pic of your barracuda at what looks like lebenon valley. just had to ask if it was...

    i saw a pic of your barracuda at what looks like lebenon valley. just had to ask if it was indeed taken at the valley.
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    which motor mounts do i need?

    thank you all for the responses. they have helped me very much. you have noo idea.i think i have a general idea as to what im going to do now
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    which motor mounts do i need?

    well i have the motor mounts that were on the motor in the other car. they look like they will line up. i just didn't know if there were mounts that would set the motor back an inch
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    which motor mounts do i need?

    i have a 72 cuda. i am going from a 360 to a 383. as i understand it will fit in that k frame. however it looks like the motor mounts on the 383 are about an inch to an inch and a half farther back on the block making the motor sit an inch and a half forward. i am told i need to change the...
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    new from ct

    wow. i didn't know there were so many locals on here. im from meriden and im trying to build up a 72 cuda. im an auto mechanic by trade tho im a little lacking in knowledge in the older car department
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    putting a 383 in a 72 cuda

    everything i have been reading has been putting a smile on my face. the motor came out of a 66 newport. same with the tranny. how much were you looking to get for those mounts?
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    putting a 383 in a 72 cuda

    what kind of mounts would i need?
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    putting a 383 in a 72 cuda

    the 360 did not have a 727. and im not too sure about the biscuit mounts
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    putting a 383 in a 72 cuda

    I have a 72 cuda that had a 360. i currently have a 383 with a 727 tranny. my measurements tell me that it will fit in. the motor itself looks to be about 3 inches wider than the 360 and it appears that the mounts on the 383 look a lil farther back maybe an inch and a half. wondering if i can...
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    new from ct

    my name is steve. im a mechanic and i own a 72 cuda, and a 66 newport. looking to sell the newport. just trying to get in touch with people who have similar interests and maybe get some ideas on stuff
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