What does it cost?

My experience is turning out to be pretty similar. My Duster was mostly intact, but replacing all the parts adds up quick. Then came the drive train change out!! There is a lot more involved with that than I expected at first. I have a local shop doing all of my work and I expect it to be mid $30k when it is done.

I see a lot of Dusters in good shape with a 340 for much less than I will have in my car, but I look at it this way: I get the car I want the way I want it and I know what is in it. That's worth something, too, since you can be fairly certain of the reliability when you get done.

Your car looks great and the enjoyment is worth the cash.