The correct K member to swap in my 70 Cuda

[wes473]

Hello folks, I have a running driving 70 Cuda that needs to be gone through so I figured I would buy a spare K member to rebuild and swap in when I'm ready. From my understanding I need a V8 71 or 72 B body K member or another ebody V8 one, correct? I found a 70 Super Bee V8 K member and I understand they are the same minus a steering box angle, how hard is it to make this K member work? Or is there anybody in the North Idaho area willing to sell me a loaded K member inexpensively? 

[Skdmark]

I would look for an e-body k frame.
With all the Gen3 Hemi conversions happening many people are going to tubular k frames and sell off their old ones.

This fall was able to pick up a virtually complete front end including PS box and sway bar from a 72 Challenger.
Only thing missing was the center link and disc brake calipers. Was $400 on CL

[anlauto]

I would look for an e-body k frame.
With all the Gen3 Hemi conversions happening many people are going to tubular k frames and sell off their old ones.

This fall was able to pick up a virtually complete front end including PS box and sway bar from a 72 Challenger.
Only thing missing was the center link and disc brake calipers. Was $400 on CL

I was going to say the exact same thing...I just dumped a whole assembly in favor of a new RMS set-up....E Body K Frames are a dime a dozen...hold out and get the proper one, any 1970-74 V8 one will work.

[wes473]

  Ah that's sound logic, let the hunt begin. 

[wes473]

Alrighty final question for you guys, I think I found a 70 Challenger 318 K member, that should be identical to my 70 Cuda 383 K member, correct? V8 cradle sway bar and power steering stuff will all work?

[anlauto]

YES 

[wes473]

For future ref, I just stumbled across these gems of info (this site has the best group of tech/fan info, I'm fortunate to be here):

https://forum.e-bodies.org/engine-transmission-and-rear-end/4/k-member-identification-location/648/#:~:text=Re%3A%20K%2DMember%20identification%20loacation&text=There%20should%20be%20a%20small,small%20numbers%20is%20the%20date.


https://www.engine-swaps.com/Pages/ProductsType/K-Frames.html