64 Dart 5.7 hemi update thread.

Without having both dashes next to each other, its hard to explain. I havent given up on it, just need some time to look into alot more. The tough part comes from the Polara dash angling down and then getting each side matching up after the cut. The orginal idea and really the only way for me to pull it off is to use the front half of the Dart dash so that it lines back up with the window frame.
Sense I already oun a welder, and the Polara dash, It wouldnt cost me anything to at least give it a try later. It could be one of those free things I could play around with while the funds are low.
Even if I go paintless and just primer my car up nicely (remember Brad Pitt in Ocean's 11 with his primered up Falcon?), I still have a big list of things
1. Engine 5.7 hemi, pulled $1500-$2500
2. Used 4 speed rebuilt $1800 or more, or cheaper for a rough one.
3. Body wire harness $350 or more
4. Hemi Harness over $800 new or cheaper with pulled engine
5. Windshield $200 or more
6. $500 or maybe a little less.
7.Drive shaft ????
8. Rear barkes and brake lines $1000.
9.covertible top and installed, porbably close to $500 or more.
10.all weather seals $500
11.seat cushions $300 or more
12. rebuilt heater box $250-$500 although, a used one might work
13. EFI gas tank $800 for a coverted new one or over $950 for A stainless steel one.
14. anything else? or exhaust system and fuel lines.

The only way I can really cut corners is to hold off on the 5.7 and maybe have a /6 put back in, but then Id have to have some /6 motor mounts built for the Alterktion. If I found a donor car, with a running engine and transmission, I could use all the wiring from it and possibly the gas tank. Id still need new rear brakes though and new fuel and brake lines. Not sure If the radiator will work with the /6. Well time for a new list.
New list.
1. Donor car running engine, transmission,wiring harness...$1500-$2500
2. New rear brakes $750
3. Barke lines and fuel lines ???? $350
4. Seat cushions $350 or more
5. Windshield maybe free with donor car otherwise $200ish???
6. Covertible top installed same as above $500ish.
7. custom motor mounts $250
8. Drive shaft shortened

So far list 2 is thousands less, and to be honest just driving my car would bring me tons of joy, even primered up with the /6. If i went this route I could drive it and buy things when funds were available.

I dont know, what do you guys think? around $5000 (or less with some luck) so I can get her on the road and enjoy her, or $10,000 and she sits for years?