I've looked at the thread about using magnum manifolds and while tempting looks like it's by no means a clean and easy fit. I ain't chasing no power but 340 manifolds look like the most reasonable thing to use. No power steering on this car
I bought an ugly orphan when looking for a roller for my first a body project. Ain't no such thing as too far gone. Well as long you ain't in the rust belt
The tunnel is getting cut out. I doubt this trans would fit in an A body as is. Clearance was never the issue. Worrying about a flywheel that will play nice is the issue now.