Hi Guys,I am attempting to put a 65 430 into my 59 bird,as the block has no forward mounting position,i am using mid mount,standard lincoln mounts for the 65 and the cross-member mounts stock to the 352 engine.I have other concerns to you guys as mine is right hand drive now and steering box from aussie falcon sits higher above the chassis rail so is in line with exhaust outlets.Custom extractors will be made.Because i am running an adapter which is about 1½ inches thick and a th700r4 auto(Please...no laughing),it's a strong box with good ratios and as common as anything in Australia,anyway,the shape of the bell housing means it almost hits firewall in stock position so may have to move engine a couple of inches to the front for more clearance.As it is though,my carburettor sits perfectly level as engine lays back on slight angle,I was going to ask this question of the forum but now don't have to....thank you.Here are a couple of shots of my project,enjoy.
