Quote Originally Posted by hotrodstude View Post
go with the 65 66 block it has the olds,buick,pontiac bolt bell housin all work with all the later trans manual and auto.that way you can have a modern trans.
True words of wisdom, the earlier blocks are set up for the DynaFlow and need some serious adaptation to use a more modern transmission. I do not have specifics on this but a friend of mine is trying to use a T400 with a 59 nailhead and it is giving him fits. I believe the starter is even on the opposite side.

Pat