I finally got some extra "car" money and got some more parts in. I ordered the Sanderson silver ceramic "block hugger" headers (CC409) and they arrived Monday. I was very surprised at how well they fit and clear both the steering box/shaft and the starter. The older units did not. It looks like I will not have any issues with the steering shaft to steering box clearance or the starter clearance (starter is just for mock-up - final unit will not be yellow).
I also mocked up the stainless steel fuel tank from Rock Valley Antiques. I will have to wait to drill out the mounting holes in the mounting brackets until after I install the body on the frame so that I get the filler neck in the right position. I put an Aeromotive Stealth 540 high volume fuel injection pump in the tank in place of the original '90's Chevy T.P.I. pump. The Aeromotive pump will support the 58 psi pulse width modulation requirements of the FITech injection system I plan to use.
I also mocked up the Walker radiator with the stock 348 water pump. I purchased the single groove pulleys from Show Cars and used them to mock up radiator to pulley clearances. I looks like I will have to mount an electric pusher fan on the front of the radiator. I am still working that issue. BTW, I mocked-up two of the six Hallibrand 5-spokes that I have for the car for no other reason than to see if I like them. I will still need to check clearances with the body & fenders installed. I have 4ea 7.5" wide 15" wheels and 2 ea 8.5" wide 15" wheels. The ones in the photo are the 8.5" rears and 7.5" fronts.
Still having fun....but making slow progress, severely limited by funds availability at this time, but I am continuing to press on.
John