So...need some help to decide the fate of my '72, To convert or keep original Options

[NARP914]

So I found this pretty clean and I've been kicking the idea to do a conversion to a 6 or just get this running as is with a better motor. This is a '72 with 1.7L motor, found this in San Diego a few months ago and seems to have a bad cylinder, according to the previous owner. Finally got around to getting the brakes done and at the time I was just going to get it running. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

Since I've had plenty of time to think about this car, I was wondering if a 6 conversion might be something to consider. My question for all those out there that have done a conversion... how much of a pain is it to do one and are parts readily available to finish a 6 conversion? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welder.gif)

Just like to get some feedback from all those out there that have gone down the path to the darkside. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Thanks in advance,

Eddie

[Jeffs9146]

I finished my 3.0L conversion in about 9 1/2 months! But I spent 14 years collecting parts!

I bought my low mile engine first and kept it oiled, turned and very dry for the 14 years. I bought my 5 lug 86 sc suspension about 6 years ago. The wheels came about 3 1/2 years ago.

Then I sold my original 6 and bought a 75 with a blown 1.8L and a bad trans for $1100 to start the conversion!

The car $1100
The FI 3.0L engine with all gauges and harness $5000
The suspension $300
The oil tank $700
The motor mount $350
Engine shelf under battery (AC Crap) $165
The carpet kit $200
Rebuild trans (evil clinic) $400 including parts
Convert oil cooler $200
Oil lines $300
Engine tin $350 (group buy)
Misc cables and tune up stuff $600
Rear suspension bushings and bearings $300
5-lug hubs and rotors $500
2 sets of 4 16"x 6", 7" & 8" Fuchs $850
4 Toyo tires $950

Total $12265
Sold - $2000
New $10265

But, I got everything cheeper than what it would cost today! Luckly the paint was good and there was no major rust repair!

Edit: Forgot the Twin tip Muffler $300 and the headers (free with an engine stand I bought) I also sold a bunch of other stuff like 4-lug stuff and recovered at least $2000 back from that stuff!