New to the E body world, New Mopar 440 #s to verify

[juGGernaut]

Good evening,
Names Richard, living in the PNW. Recently acquired a 72' Barracuda transformed into a Cuda with a 440. Was bought from New York roughly 15 years ago, have a little bit of paperwork, and was transferred to the west coast. Driven for about 7 years, then sat for 8. Thats when I bought it, and have done a TON of work to it since. Recently pulled the motor, finally, and I was able to get pics of the motor #s incase anyone was looking for this engine. Wanting to identify #s to see whats been done to the engine if anything. I'll post pics, and pics of the car and my progress. Love to join the family, and looking forward to reading a ton of forums.

 

[juGGernaut]

April 13 2023 was when I was able to get the first pics.

 

[juGGernaut]

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[juGGernaut]

Progress

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[juGGernaut]

Sorry for the photo dump. To date, Rear disc conversion, fuel system completely gone thru including tank and resealing, brake lines replaced, master cylinder and brake booster replaced, every single wire removed, wiring harness 70% done, interior rust removal and protection with por-15, sound deadening, new carpet, new headliner yet to be installed, rear end rebuilt (8.75 489 sure grip 3.91), rear air bags were replaced with new shocks, and 3" lift rear leaf springs.

Yet to be bought or done:
Dash cluster, wanting to go with something more modern, that fits in the dash properly like autometer from classic industries.
Rag top hast been removed yet, need the clips for the trim for it, then i can remove, rust proof and install a new rag top.
Transmission still hasnt been removed.
Drivers floor panel has a metal patch where the floor has rust thru.
Rear quarters above rear tires have rust and dent from car sitting on tires for years cause the air bags leaked.


Im sure theres more I've done, and haven't done that I haven't listed, but you get the general idea.

Edit, I have tons of stuff left over from this car, had an extra dash with a thermo mold cover that I used in place of original dash, extra set of wheels(magnum) that I'll get pics of eventually, had an extra dash cluster and I'm not using either cluster, the rally and the other(but I've disassembled them to get try and get them to work), hvac system minus everything under the hood(everything that was under dash), old 8.75 489 housing that I replaced with a Dr. Diff heavy duty min cap version(I broke a main cap on original).

 

[DetMatt1]

Welcome to the site from the Motor City! You’ve been busy for sure, keep it up!

 

[mrmopar340]

Welcome. You've done a lot of work. Nice progress pictures.

 

[Mopar Nut]

Nice looking Barracuda.

 

[rklein71]

This website: 440 Source.com Homepage, probably has the info you need about 440's. Since your Cuda did not have a 440 in it from the factory, just build what you got.

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Welcome , Nice Cuda !

 

[Rapidfire]

Welcome to the forum. Nice to have you with us. Nice restoration.

 

[Xcudame]

Welcome to FEBO from the desert! Nice looking Cuda. For big block Mopar engine parts, it's hard to beat 440 Source!

 

[Deathproofcuda]

Welcome to the site from another Washingtonian. What part of the state are you in?

 

[juGGernaut]

Welcome to the site from another Washingtonian. What part of the state are you in?

Tri shitties lol

 

[Deathproofcuda]

Tri shitties lol

I thought it was the Dry Sh!tties? Ah well, unlikely that I'll be running into you, unless you ever come over for the western WA Mopar shows.

You should try to connect with @terrywalker , I think he is over in your neck of the woods.

Good luck with your Cuda

 

[juGGernaut]

I thought it was the Dry Sh!tties? Ah well, unlikely that I'll be running into you, unless you ever come over for the western WA Mopar shows.

You should try to connect with @terrywalker , I think he is over in your neck of the woods.

Good luck with your Cuda

Ha, it’s something alright.
Thank you all for the compliments. She’s getting there, and a lot of work still to do. I’ll be posting in other sections with issues I’m trying to resolve

 

[moparlee]

Welcome to the site from Michigan! Nice work, keep us posted on your progress.
I like the slotted mags. Are you going to keep them?

 

[Challenger RTA]

Welcome to FEBO.

 

[fasjac]

Welcome to the site! Keep em alive