Very nice, you got it right. I was 18 years old in '74 and saw a couple of these around but didn't really know anything about them or saw one up close. It's tastefuly done, you kept it true to it's original design even with the 4spd. It'd be really cool to have one with the automatic in it too. Yeah, I'm sure it is fun to drive! She's a sweet Jersey girl! 👍💕 😉
In the mid 80's I had a 74 with the 454 auto.I put a Posi rear end in it but if I remember it was a 2.73 ratio. The previous owner put a Holley 650 on it.Mine also had the gauges but the Amp meter didnt work.I really liked it.I was quick for the cars of the era.I think at best 10mpg. I worked at a gas station back then and the owner had one with the 454 but that one was a 4 speed.
Wow the 454 with a 4 speed is super rare. From what I understand they only made 21 of those in 1974. This car also came with a 2.73 rear gear which I swapped out. Thanks for the cool story.
You must be quite a mechanic to change a car from automatic to manual. It would be hard for me to sell a classic car I had that much effort invested in. Good luck to you !
