In need of a engine measurment

My ‘64 also has about 4”. Not enough room for a rear sump. If Killer6 is right I suppose there wouldn’t be enough room on a ‘69 either. A front rack would be ideal but I’ve read on this forum that there are serious geometry issues involved with that.

If you did move the engine back, couldn’t you switch to a cable shift and be alright? Or modify the linkage? I was also considering a jeep motor, but I think the 4.0 is too long for an early engine bay, so I’d have to notch the firewall anyway. Anyway, if you start a build thread I’d love to check it out