Originally Posted by 1tonpete
Squire "Also, on this conversion I used an oil filter re-location kit, so I would not have to notch the front frame crossmember to clear the Buick housing. In my case I mounted the oil filter right on the passenger side inner fender. Hope this is helpful."

Thank you.
I was planning to do that and I forgot about looking for one.
Do you think firewall mount would be to far to reach?

I am using the logs too. do you have stock column?

Can you link me the cross member used?

Im curious about frame shape and dimensions and differences between 1/2 ton and 1 ton on panels. I will post this question over in Tims section.

Here's the link to the TransDapt tubular mount…. it is adjustable side to side so it should be easily adaptable to the 1 Ton frame width.

http://www.tdperformance.com/Universal-Crossmembers-Without-Pads
Click on the picture there and you'll see a boxlike affair that the Ford is supposed to sit on. You'll need to narrow that box to allow the stock Buick engine mount to slip over it. The 17 1/2 inch perch to perch measurement is very close to the perch to perch measurement for the Buick with stock mounts. You'll just need to mock it up and ream the holes out so they align until you can run the long engine mount bolts through.
The oil filter re-location kit has great hoses supplied, but will NOT go to the firewall. You'd have to make up some alternative.

I used an aftermarket 33" chrome column shift/tilt column from CPP.
In order to clear the Buick valve cover, I moved the firewall exit point for the column down and slightly to the driver's side. If you go with a floor shift, then you don't have any clearance problems with a 33" column & the Buick valve cover. FYI, I also used a firewall mounted brake booster/master. I needed the room underneath to allow for an obstruction free dual 2 1/2 inch exhaust system. I used stock down pipes for a 70-72 455 Buick GranSport. Using your stock exhaust manifolds you'll find that they exit straight back and align perfectly.
Available from TA Performance & elsewhere.
Have fun!