olds 455 in my 1968 SWB?

[scorpion1110]

Good Afternoon Folks:

I have a quick question.

A friend has a 455 olds motor with a TH 400 and a complete set of MSD electronics and new headers. The motor is built and has c Heads with large valves. A quick inspection of the valve train shows roller rockers also. Its clean, runs well and in a Pontiac so its for sale as he is putting the 400 back in the Pontiac.

Price for everything is under $3k.

The question is will fit in my 68 SWB? The front clip is off, I am fixing the cab and will need a drivetrain and its easy to drop in and fit it if it doesnt require a ton of fab work. I can put this built olds in for less than the cost of the crate 350 and TH400 I was looking at.

I think its about the same size as a 396 so it becomes about getting the right mounts? or will this simply be a nightmare and not worth doing?

My little SWB is more of a hot rod so I dont mind the olds drivetrain.

Thanks in advance for the wisdom

Dave