So the 440 was to powerful for the street and he wanted something the family could cruise in? But he trades for a street rod with a big block Chevy with a tunnel ram, two fours, 14-32’s and probably two seats. Makes perfect sense.
I asked the same question. Apparently this is what he was thinking when he bought the challenger 7 years ago. 5 years later, he inherited a 1969 Firebird from his deceased bro and decided to make that the family cruiser. That rat rod is getting caged and safety gear via recommendations.
I think this motor is going to get the pan removed and check out bits. If it’s not factory rods, just going to put the pan back on, some cast valve covers and figure out what intake/carb set up will work under a stock hood and be good with it.
