Slug...Don't let me discourage you!!!! It's definitely worth it! You will enjoy the car a whole lot more and save some wear and tear on the engine. Just trying to share some of my mistakes (and I have made lots of them) so that you can be mentally and financially prepared. I have a '57 Belair...
Sounds like you pretty much know what direction you want to go in and I wish you the best of luck.
I also chose the 46RH route because I thought I could save a few bucks, I liked the idea of keeping the car all MOPAR and honestly - I always seem to choose the hardest route. I PERSONALLY WOULD...
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