It's an easy swap; I did one on my Dad's '57 3600 back in '90.
Pick up the front mounts from a repro outfit, they will just bolt-in to the crossmember; the holes are already there.
B'House from a '63-'66 chevy truck will work (six or eight, same B'housing). You will need a three-bolt starter for it and don't forget the gravel gaurd for the bottom!
I used a cable throttle from a '69 Chevelle (yes, the pedal arm too!). Push button starter switch from NAPA.
Six cylinder radiator worked fine; but the v8 one is better. A 180* thermostat should work.
We used a Holley 4bc on top and left the 4.57's out back.............ran 33x12.50x16.5's on the rear. Only turned 2700 rpm at 65 mph and got 15-17 mpg. Could shift into 4th at 25 mph........
Man, I miss that truck.......
Maybe I have a pic somewhere to post........
Email me if you need more details. It's a good swap, trust me. Small blocks love to scream; especially 283's....................
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