Big Block and TH400 set in place and tunnel trimmed. I am working on finding something with a saginaw steering box.
With modified stock tranny cover

TH400

Mech speedo screwed right in

Spare block mated to 400 tranny set in place

Front of block

This is why I want the saginaw conversion.

A friend gave me an 8 lug GMC late model rim and tire out of a set he had laying around. They bolted right up... unfortunately the tie rod hits the wheel because these are 16" rims. if the offset was out a hair , I'd be great.

16" late model GMC 8 lug

No fit