Doug's headers not fitting - frustration

Ok, try this.

Unbolt the driver's side engine mount.

Use a bar or an engine hoist and see if you can move the engine to a position that clears the header tubes.

If the headers now clear, maybe you can shim between the motor mount and the K-Frame to get the clearance you need.

Your problem is engine location as there area number of members on here with the same setup as you with the same headers that had no fitment issues.

Cheers!!

Edit: I just noticed something else from your pics. That section of the K Frame that the motor mount sits on looks like its bent
downward. K-Frames are notorious for bad or cracked welds.

I wonder if this is your problem?
I don't remember seeing any cracks but will look again. One thing, those photos were with the k-frame on the cart, so it wasn't sitting level to begin with.

TBH, now that I'm stepping back from it, I think that is where this whole fiasco started. Will know after measuring and/or lifting it up and prying it over.