thermoquad/performer conversion linkage help

Hi All,

I could use some help with linkage for a TQ upgrade on a 318 in a 1968 A body using 2176 eddy performer manifold. The kind that doesn't involve throwing 200 bucks worth of aftermarket parts at the problem and then hope I get lucky and have them all work. Thanks to the person in the other thread this second question was moved from for the Lokar link but I'm really just trying to get this car back on the road and the funds are tight. Time in a wrecking yard is easier to come by than funds right now. I'll probably use the Lokar stuff later because when I do have the funds to finish and install the 340 it would have to be a huge windfall (like when money starts growing on trees) and I'd probably have some extra for the shiny new stainless linkage. So I'll keep the tip in mind for when or even if that ever happens.

I've already spent way too much on just trying to get a more reliable car on the road than my 84 Riviera. Don't get me wrong, a 307 V-8 with a 4 barrel and front wheel drive is nice (especially in the snow), but the Buick just doesn't feel reliable, while the Barracuda almost always did (except for the fuel gauge, always got nervous below 1/4 tank on the gauge).

The kind of help I really need in my present situation is this: "find a dodge diplomat or a d200 pickup with a v-8 and thermoquad from 1975-1985 and get both upper and lower tranny linkage and and the bracket off the intake. You won't need throttle cable because your old one will work..."

I have no idea if what I typed is accurate, but that is what I'm looking for as far as help in this area goes. All the ranges and types of vehicles in whatever years might or will work. I'm sure there's a few out there that have done it this way Thanks.

Paul.