[Jack21]

My $.02. Take this for what it's worth.

I'd pass on this one. Too many other, more favorable options out there.

Title? I'll defer to CA title guru's here on the pitfalls of CA titles. Typically, you want a '74 or older block for State emissions.

Unless you're a very conservative driver, a 302 is too small of an engine for a CR. Sooner or later, you'll want more power. A 351W (or 393W) is the smallest engine you want to put in the car. Disconnect the secondaries on the carb while you're learning how to drive it. The W is taller than the 302 and needs to be installed lower for the topside to clear, and properly clearanced for the sidepipes to sit level. So pass if it doesn't have the engine you want from the start. Swapping is more involved than it looks, and expensive.

Same with the filler cap. It can be done (I did it, but prior to painting), but it's a hassle. Double hassle on an already painted car. Remove the 3" cap, and patch the hole. French in the 5" cap, install the cap (get it level), and install the fuel filler line. Made mine out of exhaust tubing. Then re-paint the whole thing.

Both T5, and Tremec bring the shifter out the trans tunnel next to your leg. Not particularly original, but it works a whole lot better with internally shifted trans's like the T5, and Tremec. Leave it alone. You'll like it better.

Now for the question nobody seems to ask, particularly with CR's, but every prospective CR buyer should. What does it have for suspension, steering, and brakes? The wrong setup will make the car handle like a logging truck rather than a sports car. I'm looking for tubulars w/coil overs, disks on all 4's, and a Flaming River manual rack if manual steering.

And I don't want to see any Chevette steering column. Either a DV setup, or Ididit column with Borgeson lower end. Lecarra makes any steering wheel you'd want. Wood, leather, 16" or 17" for manual steering, 14" for power steering.

Go to finishline or cobraspares for OEM finish up items, windshields, mirrors, gas caps, lights, etc.