Here’s my dilemma …… I am dropping a 400 ford w/C-6 tranny into a ’51 Merc. Have bolted on some Aussie heads, and all the basic goodies.I have encountered complications with the steering linkage interfering with my rear sump pan and also the steering box sticking into the engine bay too much for conventional manifolds , let alone a set of headers.
I am betting someone out there has dropped in a 429 / 460 into a 49-51 merc, and I would be interested in what you did to overcome the steering issues….. new column ? mustang front end?

unfortunately there is no room for forward/rear/up or down movement for the motor .......it's where it needs to be.

Thanks for any suggestions.