This is how I install motors in Mopars.This happens to be my 71 Demon

Gorgeous Demon

But try posting everything in the same thread rather then starting a brand new one each time -- might upset a few members if you keep doing it that way lol

It's certianly "one way", but not the "proper way". It depends on many factors - mostly if the mechanic wants to take the entire suspension and K-member out. A good way for a frame off I guess.

If you want to be able to roll the car around just make up some caster that bolt to the bumper braket holes.Everthing is on the motor when done this way you get better fits and no scratches.Just did the same way to 65 B Body with a big block try it sometime.I think it's alot easier than from the top beside that i always did like the bottom""""""""""""""""""

I'm seriously considering installing the 440 sixpack engine/727 trans. in the wife's R/T Challenger this way.
I picked up a used K frame dolly from US Tool here at Moparts last year.
My question is the steering installation, is it best to remove the steering column completely?
This engine will have headers so the area around the column shaft and power steering box is going to be tight, will I be able to install the column and shaft once the engine/K assembly is installed?
Is it best to install the upper control arms first?

Yes....make sure you remove the steering column because you'll hit it on the headers when lowering the car onto the engine.

Best way to do it and this is just my opinion -- install the upper control arms, brake assemblies and leave them hanging so that is all said and done.

Attach everything to the motor, and by everything, I mean everything -- headers, starter, fan, pulleys, everything. Then when you've lowered the Challenger onto the whole setup -- button everything up and then install your steering column, and re-attach your brake assemblies.

Everytime i've done this on my Duster, whole setup is done within an hour at most; now that i've done it 4 times

I agree with this installation.The upper control arms can be done anytime.You can install the upper control arms and spindles then when the motor is in with everything and I mean everthing on the cart you can attach the spindles to the lower ball joints and finish the brakes.Be sure your cart is strong enough to hold everthing.And yes it doesn't take long to install everthing this way.The worst paqrt is doing the steering column.Dood Luck

Thanks guys.

The car just got back from having the engine compartment painted.
It currently has no master cylinder or brake lines, should I install that stuff now or after the engine and tranny are installed in the car?

Do the master cylinder and lines now while its out. So much easier sitting in the engine bay doing all of this rather then having to fight around the engine, headers, everything else. Get as much on the car as possible before installing it. . . just not the steering column

Yes have everthing on you can then all you are really doing is hooking stuff up.You will have to consider how to raise and lower the body.A car lift is ideal but I never had one.I use to have a roll around gantry made out of wood but it finnaly rotted out.I have used a engine lift with a sling attached somewhere this time I used just the front part of my rotisserie.Leave the carb off gives you a liitle more room.If no lift is used I jack up the rear of the car and put jack stands under the axle housing then take off the pressure with a floor jack so I can swing the front a little if needed.Sounds like both of us responding to you have done this several times and can do it in our sleep but as always the first time is a bear.Just think it through before you start.

You can leave the master cylinder and booster (if used) off it would make hooking up the column to the steering box a little easier to get to but install everthing else.

check out the engine bay on my Demon.I cleaned it up just a little