Hmm...

My friend is wanting to sell me a mid '80's Grand Marq for $500.

The good:

5.0 V8 that runs strong.
AOD trans (overdrive!... but will I have to shorten my driveshaft?)
V8 compatible rear (will need narrowing and mounts relocated, right?)

I'm thinking I might buy the Marq, drive it for a while untill I can save up for the rest of the parts needed for the swap. Then when I have all the stuff I can't get from the Marq, I will cannibalize the motor and whatever else I can use and scrap the shell and the parts I don't need.

I have an Uncle who installed a late model 5.0 long block with a carb manifold in his '64 Sprint. He kept the original 4 speed and rear end though because it was already V8 spec.

One thing my dad was telling me is that I might have to cut out parts of the firewall and trans. tunnel. Anyone have pics of the cutting/patching that has to be done, if any?