[tkeduk8r]

Thanks guys, keep the replies comin... The header i just wantt o clear everything, and Im lookin for a straight bolt on kit for the exhaust (but arent we all!!!) and im debating on summit or jegs or PAW for the mail order thing...

Yeah the 250 is available, and it does run rather well, although i would put a new carb on it.. i ve run it (its out in the driveway) and put about 25,000 miles on it in the year and a hlaf since i have owned it, and get bout 14-16 mpg with a 3.73 gear and 30.5 tires on it... i had new valve guides and seats put in last winter (to eliminate the 6 cyl knock) and i get a straight 155 psi compression. The ONLY reason im putin a small block in is cuz i am getting it in exchange for helping the other auto teacher move the past two weekends, and i have a pwr steering and brakes out of a 77 silverado w/350... so i am very confident in the motor, and it has 95K on it (orig miles on truck)... pm me if you want any more details n stuff...

Thanks for the input, and keep those opinions comin!!!
--Mike

Here's the truck...