k frame

[brotow]

 I'm new to mopars,  I have a few Amc's AMX,  Javelin,  I just got my hands on a   70 convt No motor/xmiss.,  VIN wise it's a 6cyl.  How can I tell if it's a 6 or 8 k frame?  Also is this car worth more with a 6 or 8?   I still have to locate an engine/ trans.  What's a good combination for this challenger?  Thanks  Glenn

[Chryco Psycho]

Wlecome Glenn
 Basically the best bang for the buck is to put a Hemi in it , the value will increase the most this way
, just because the car is rare doesn`t mean anyone will want to pay for it , I feel the car is worth more with a V8 over the original 6 to most buyers if you are planning to sell it . If you don`t plan to sell do what makes you happy , convertable E bodys are not dropping in value anyway
 I guess I need a pic of the K frames to show the difference , the 6 K frame has a different mont pad on each side while the V8 has the same mount on both sides except that the steeering box mount is incorperated on the left side 

[brotow]

Thanks Chryco Psycho for the info,  enclosed is a few picts of the k frame,  etc.  I'm I correct thinking its a 6 k frame.  Would k frames from other models and years interchange?   Glenn

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[AprilsPink72Cuda]

Welcome to c-c.com Brotoe.  I would say to gfo with an 8 as well.  Especially if the original motor is gone.  Here are your pictures resized so you can see the entire picture in the screen.  I noticed the 3 piece trunk/quarter mouldings are missing in the pivture you posted.  Do you have those mouldings?  They are very difficult to find.

[4Cruizn]

Welcome brotow!!  E-body convert ROCK!!     Looks like a great start to a beautiful car!!   :thumbs:     

[Chryco Psycho]

I can`t see the left mount clearly enough but it really looks like the there is no horizontal hole to bolt the V8 mount to it so I`m thinking it is a 6 K frame , Schumakers has mounts to bolt in a v8 on the 6 k frame .  www.engine-swaps.com

[brotow]

Thanks for the responses!  Aprilspink the car is full of parts "thrown" in it there are new wheel wells..some other wheel well small pieces? I have to remove the parts and take inventory. Hopfully those chrome pieces are there.  The previous owner of this house was a custom body man. It seems he welded/strenghtened the frame. Most of the parts stored inside the car are labled. I bought this house over a year ago and the chally was in the garage the former owner was going to pick up the car on 4 different ocassions, He is about 1000 miles away. To make a long stoy short I had a lien put on the car and eventually got a d.m.v. registration in my name. Now I can invest in the car.  But I have to finish up a 73 amc amx,  which will be the funds for the chally.     I'm sure I will be very active  posting "help me" inquireries on this site.    Thanks  Glenn

[MEK-Dangerfield]

brotow,
  Restored, that vert is worth waaay more tan any AMX. I just wish I could buy a house with that left in the garage. Sheesh, you sure did well. Great going. 

  Mike