Hello, The original engine is a 235, guess I left that out. I bought a bell housing for v8 with hydraulic clutch from a member here a while back, and the original saddle type engine mount for small block. I don't think it will work on the bb, but not sure. I do have the torsion bars up front and it rides great, drove it all the way from Colorado to Pa. when I bought it. I just don't want to chop it all up. Just want to put the v8 in with as little butchering as possible and thanks for all the replies.