Leaf springs?

Thanks /72Scamp! I was looking at those, how is the ride? Does the back of the car feel really stiff? When I had my 68 dart years ago the factory wheel tubs were cut out but the leaf springs were in the factory location and I could barely fit a 285/60/15 McCreary on it, which are now called American racers. The tread width is 9.5". That's what we're hoping to fit on this 71 for the street. But when we take it to the drag strip I would love to put a 28/10.5/15 slick on it. We're hoping to make about the same amount of power with our 440 and on top of that it's getting a NOS plate under the carburetor that has changeable jets up to about 250 HP.

My brother wants to learn how to build an engine and a nice street/strip car. Since I am paralyzed and cannot use my hands I will just supervise and talk him through the assembly process of the engine since I have built several. I will be the brains and he will be the hands. LOL!

I appreciate your input! Those are the exact springs that I had my eyes on already. Who knows though, this 71 was originally a small block car so if the springs seem to be OK, level on both sides and not to weak we might just clean them up, paint them and reuse them. We are on a tight budget.

The car that we bought is extremely straight with very little rust, the dashboard is original and looks great, it already has an aftermarket shifter and comes with a big block 400 that's nearly complete it just needs to be rebuilt. It is going to make a nice builder! I love the fact that it already has an 8 3/4 rear end with a posi unit too!

Again, I appreciate your suggestion! Have a great day!