My exhaust manifold is cracked and broken however the intake and updraft carburetor were all intact and I'm sure a rebuild kit would be all that's needed although I haven't really done much more than removing it. I plan on restoring the cab in the meantime and to be honest I'm not totally sure what direction to go as far as the truck goes. I have a 283 and transmission we pulled out of a 60 viking we had before it was crushed 10 years ago. If this 235 won't survive I might investigate that possibly if it could be adapted. Just got wind of a guy that's pulling a 235 car motor out of a 57 Chevy to put in a 350. Would that car motor work or is that a no? It's supposed to had a fresh overhaul recently.