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Re: V8 Swap
nice looking truck you have there
if you just wanna use a modern bellhousing, easily available, and build modern side engine mounts, also readily available, and some type of header system, readily available, that is pretty straight forward stuff. if you get time just check out some of the other AD builds here and see how they have been put together. some use urethane "bushing" style engine mounts, some use a stock GM engine mount for a newer vehicle etc. you can buld a new cross member that supports the trans at the rear, like a more modern set up, and trim your old cross member so the engine/trans has clearance. I have recommended to some builders that they support that area with a temp cross member and then cut a section out of that old cross member and reshape it as required to make it so the drivetrain has clearance and the section can be bolted back in after the drivetrain has been removed/installed. that way the frame is still supported in the cab mount area and also remains the same dimension. exhaust can be a set of headers or a stock style exhaust manifold. since you have a new cross member from heidts you have a little more clearance where the stock steering box was but you need to consider how the steering shaft will clear the engine mounts and the exhaust parts. having a manual rack makes it easier for all this.
anyway, good luck with the 210. you are lucky enough to have a couple of great old vehicles.
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