my rig is a '59 Chev Apache 36....has had a "frame on" restoration and it attends a bunch of car shows each summer. It retains 90% of it origional look and i want to keep as much as possible. Thanks for the info guys....i'm moving along w/ the 283 and all thats involved w/ the transplant. I saw a v8 truck rad shroud on Ebay last summer(should have purchased) for $50.....i'll start looking for the parts before i start in. thanks again!