Hello Moparts members,

I know I'm gonna get hoots & howls over this one, but I have a 69' 383 Roadrunner that I would like to swap a small block into.

I've owned this car since 1974, buying it from a NY State Police impound auction for $200 with less than 20k on the clock. It hasn't been numbers matching car since the late 70's when I striped & gutted it for the drags. These cars were still and dime a dozen, and I never figured all those years ago that I'd still have it way into the second decade of the 21st century!

I last drove it in 2001, and the body is still viable...considering it has NEVER seen an salted Upstate NY winter road.

That said...I would like to give my Roadrunner one last body make-over by patching a few minor holes, having it painted to match my silver 2012 Challenger, and upgrading the suspension. I would consider a small block crate motor, or if possible, a still running 5.2L from a 92' 4x4 Dakota that's rusting away in the back yard...if that's feasible.

ANY helpful info and/or guidance would be greatly appreciated.