Advice on crossmembers, column, shifter for new engine and trans swap

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I was not really planning on going this route as I have loved the coolness factor of running my 350 basic crate engine with the 3 on the tree. It has been a blast, but an opportunity came up I felt I couldn't resist. A complete 383 roller cam BluePrint Engines with a full Holley front runner and all the accessories, MSD distributor, PowerMaster starter radiator and electric fans. I know what was invested in the combo and with 500 miles on it, I got it for half of what was invested in it.

I'll need headers, trans crossmember, probably change the trailing arm crossmember, new column and a decision of going with a sniper or just running a Holley carb since that is what it came with. This truck is a factory V8 with 3OTT so I understand I will need to make some changes. Initial thought is to go with a Gearstar automatic trans.

This was not a thought out purchase, just a stupid good deal that I could not pass up. It was going in this winter to finish the rust repair on the cab and new main wiring harness so this might be a bit more involved. I have already been reading up on everything, but new perspectives and advice on what you used and did or didn't work will be appreciated. Guess the open 12 bolt with 3.08 gears is going to need some upgrades too.