Ok. You confirmed exactly what I was worried about. Now I need to consider best, most economical solutions you offered a few. I am hoping that someone that has put a Chevy 250 and th350 and has dealt with this issue chimes in. In the meantime, the sheet metal option: would this require the body be taken off? If so, this sounds major. The other option, lowering engine via motor mounts? Wondering if this would require new drive shaft and other stuff. Any more thoughts on these options?