Well by the sound of it, i'm not off to a really good start. I think i might have to do up the original motor and just fit a disc front end, and maybe even a 9" diff on the back and leave the motor gearbox till later. Since i only paid $100 for the car, and it's my first time, it's prolly wise to keep it a low level until i get the hang of it.

anyway thanx for you help and advice, ill get back to you with progress reports and pictures next week.

cheers
Heino

I do know that it is a big project for a first timer, but i do like the challenge. I was planning on pretty much doing everything myself from panel beating to painting. I can do welding, machining, milling and so on mysef. so i kinda know what i'm doing, i just haven't done a car before.

You suggest a Chev 350, is there any reason why this would be better than a holden 308 ? are they any different to fit ?
I'm more thinking that maybe a 308 with an auto T400 would be a bit cheaper than going for the 350.

I must admit that i was hoping to keep my budget under the $5000 mark, which is gonna be very hard

what are the Chev 350 with a T400 shift kittet auto worth roughly ?

Thanks
Heino

Hello ppl.

Since i can remember i have dreamt about doing up an old car, and i have finally got myself and old FE holden Sedan.
Since this is my first time ever doing up a car i was looking for a little help or suggestions, from the experts. What i have in mind was the following...

I wanna put a V8 in there with an auto transmission.
I wanna change the front end so i get disc brakes, and maybe power steering.
And i would have to change the back diff to fit the bigger motor aswell.
Other than that i was planning on keeping the car in original condition.

my question is to you guys, how do i go about this project in the best way. Which motor/gearbox and so on is the easiest to fit and work with, and not costing all my hard earned money. And if there is any conversions anywhere and maybe even links to places that sell these.

Any comments and advice would be nice, being that i am very new at this game.
I will take some pictures and so on when i start the project, so you guys can follow my adventure.

Cheers
Heino.