hugh problem need advice quick

[cudachuck]

i bought a 1970 cuda convertible a year ago i was told on the ebay auction that it was origionally a 318 car but now had a 340 in it.well it turns out it doesn't have a 340 its a 318 what do i do?? is this against the law??? but i bought this car to turn into a hemi cuda clone but found out that it is a matching #'s car after i cut the 4sp hole. would you keep it origional? how could i find out if this car is completly origional? 

[cudachuck]

the fender tag reads
eng1
m31-p37-r11-v5x-y05-26
v3x-a21-a35-c55-c31-c33
fy1-h6x9-000-c01-119225
e44-d31-bh27-gob-xxxxxx(vin)
i don't know what any of it means??

[torredcuda]

Check the block numbers-look under the front drivers side head/block mating surface for some stamped numbers-should match the vin number.

[cudachuck]

it does match!!!!

[Alaskan_TA]

Check the block numbers-look under the front drivers side head/block mating surface for some stamped numbers-should match the vin number.

That is the engine serial number. The VIN number is on the passenger side of the block near the oil pan rail.

[cudachuck]

yes it is a matching#s car

[Hopalong]

That's cool it's a matching numbers car.  The only thing bad about that is it is a 318 car.  What is a 318 worth?  Build the hemi 4 speed clone, sell it, and but 6 more numbers matching 318 cars.  It's your car, do what will make YOU happy.

[6packCuda]

  A 318 car isn't worth much. #s matching or not. I say continue with you're plans of making a Hemi clone out of it. You'll have a lot more fun with a hemi than you will a 318.

[Moparal]

A 318 car isn't worth much. #s matching or not. I say continue with you're plans of making a Hemi clone out of it. You'll have a lot more fun with a hemi than you will a 318.

If you decide to sell your 70 e body 318, and live close enough, I am looking for one for my 70 barracuda for later on when I put it back to match the fender tag. I need a complete engine

[Challenger6pak]

I would go ahead with your clone.  I would keep your original motor also. 

[Carlwalski]

Store the 318, go wild with a Hemi. 

[BIGSHCLUNK]

Read Miss NIKKI"S caption... that should explain it!     

[cudachuck]

Read Miss NIKKI"S caption... that should explain it!    

i'm new to this but who the hell is miss nikki

[BIGSHCLUNK]

Need I say more..... 

[torredcuda]

A `70 318 convertible is still worth some decent change today.If you want a nice cruiser keep it matching numbers but if you like speed yank it and go Hemi but keep the 318 stored in case you ever sell or go back original.