Need Opinion

Hey guys, since I sold my Olds I'm looking for another project for me and my grandpa to build....I looked on Craigslist and found a 62 stude lark. Just needs rear brakes to be a driver,with a 6 cylinder...now what I need an opinion on is: if I get it should I run the six with split exhaust,dual carbs,gl***packs. Or a built up Plymouth 318(outta barracuda)?????with the 318 it would be a sleeper. Check the pics.

 

And you sold the Olds why???

 

Wow, if you did the 318 thing, you might have the only '62 Lark on the planet running a 318. That would be an interesting swap, to say the least.

 

Well long story short, My grandpa has cancer now and is going thru Chemo which is making him a little bit weaker, and to much work+no time anymore I didn't want to but yeah...I sold it to a guy with a hot rod shop who is going to make it a kustom,slammed, suede black paint,etc.

 

That's what I was thinking

 

i like the six but then i also love sleepers

 

You already know the answer to your question. 318

 

haha yeah i know, my grandpa thought it would be cool with the built up 6 for a while. Did I mention the 6 has a 3speed?

 

that would be an awesome sleeper with a 318 do it and post some photos

 

Yeah If I get the car

 

There's a guy near here running a Stude like that at the drags, but I don't know what motor. Overall it looks clean and straight, if it runs and the price is right I say go for it. I know full well between you and Attastude it'll be neat no matter which way you decide to go. BTW, how is he doing? I haven't heard anything lately, tell him Jim says hello!

 

He's actually doing pretty good, second round of Chemo, hasn't gotten sick...doing ok

 

Just run the six until you get everything to do the swap then drop in the mopar

 

well, I have all the stuff I need to do it. I think

 

Jon,...definitely not a mainstream car,but for your info, John Hyland (well known NW dragster owner and construction co) worked at a Studebaker dealership in Springfield and owned a Lark in highschool 1960s...look what it got him! p.s. planning to see you Sat. if all goes as planned,ok? Randy

 

beware of rust. check the front fenders, on top, just beneath the corner of the windshied. Also check the insides and bottom of the doors.

Larks are cool. Great sleepers. Have fun.

 

Was thinking of a Gremlin, and putting in a straight 6 from a Jeep, which might work well in your car too. I am the Grandpa with this project! Get that sleeper running, I will be looking for a Gremlin, lots of luck.

 

Eugene Roadster show? thanks guys for all your help so far

 

Do what grandpa wants. Nothing else manners!

 

well he wants to do the 318, but he said run the 6 until we are ready

 

Listen to your Grandpa

 

well all this doesn't matter now, the guy sold the car yesterday!