I would do the engine swap first to you know what you are dealing with for space and clearances.

Have you considered what transmission you want to run? As I recall, the bellhousing on your 47 will not bolt up to a BBC. Once you have a drivetrain in place, you will inow what you are dealing with for weight on each end and how much space you have for your other mods.

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