[RustysTouring]

How, after cutting the front suspension did you keep everything from going out of plumb? I would think also that the stock front suspension, designed for FWD would have to be 'filled in' where the stock halfshafts meet the rotors? Am I missing something? Also my Dakota motor would be an '05 to match my 05 Convertible. My ultimate RWD conversion would involve a Prowler drivetrain although the computer is 99-02. The rear transaxle would seem to be easier with a Convertible since I don't have rear doors to deal with. The tranny shifter on the Prowler is almost identical to the PT's non Autostick shifter in style, size, and appearance. I've been under plenty at car shows
and a good friend has one that I'm always poking around and photographing during this 'feasability' phase of planning. Your project is awesome as a daily driver and the potential of the Buick V6, even a non-turbo is well supported by engine builders everywhere. I'm a big fan of a stock appearing screamer. I also like your interior functioning and looking stock. Anything as well engineered as your project might be able to be duplicated (marketed). Anything that can be debugged, boltted in, and drivable with the right computer ('02 Dakota V6 w/02 PT, 05 Dakota V6 w/05 PT etc.) might sell.
But I digress, have fun with yours. Rusty