The bell housing on the 235 looks same as "small" block V8. I just did a quick visual and the 2 top mounting holes on 235 bell housing are 2" further apart than the 216.
It is my understanding this motor was in passenger car would that make a difference? Based on the number on the block it appears to be a 1961 block.
I have seen the pictures and I wish mine looked like that....
