Torsion bar/K frame question

MischiefDart: Thanks, that is exactly the kind of information I need. I know nothing about suspensions but figured the plan to just swap a motor was not realistic without other changes. You stayed with drum brakes? I drove them for years without anyone real problems. Again, thanks for the reply.

We have all driven drum brakes in the past, but with how many complete morons are on the roads now-a-days I can not imagine doing it in the present day. A friend just tied his drum braked Nova into a knot a short while back....much to my surprise he did admit that if the car had discs it might not have happened. Drums can be made to work well, but I would have to consider that throwing good money after bad....But only you know what it right for you so.....