You can't really tell too well on this picture, but mine is raised to clear the frame rail which gives the added benifit of centering the fan into the center of the radiator and all kinds of ground clearance with the stock pan. The fenders had to be trimmed a little (which would have had to be done regardless of where the engine went). The trimming is minor enough that the hood sides can still be installed if I decide to use them (like when I park it overnight going cross country).

I shortened a Chevy van steering column 14" and the steering and shifter are connected, and the master Cyl is hung and a custom brake peddel fabricated and hung.

A cardboard template has been made for the floor and firewall, but I'm not sure I'm going to like the way it will look, so that's why I'm stepping back for a littler bit. "Just staring and mind picturing what I want to do" Like you I've found it saves a lot of time and work in the long run.