IMO, this is a great time to do a 4 cyl to 5.0 conversion. find a 86 4 cyl LX & swap all the stuff into it.seeing as your son wrecked your car he can help. this would be a great father son project & if i ever get the opportunity to do this w/ my son i will. i have already done a 4 cyl conversion & its not that hard. pretty straight forward. you can pick up an 86 LX for 1000.00 & under.
seriously consider this.go w/ a notch back body this time!
this is my conversion car-
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