scot,swapping a engine&trans is not rocket scinance.i ensta&lled a chev 250 6cyl&700r4.i used this combo becaused ifound the eng on craigslist for 40.00.i got my 700r4 from craigslists also.it was advertised as 4.3 th350.the rest is history,the truck found a good home Bangkok,thialand.the most important tools you will need isor are depends which coast you be neary too.sawzall.3/8 drill and 2 9/16 wrechs.there no reason to hammer on firewall or mutilate the frame.keep your eyes open and your head up.