<VV> 67 transmission & engine question

[John Sconiers]

All,

I just bought a 67 corvair convertable.  The car is in decent 
condition.  It needs tie rods, carpet, boot, fuel cell, locks, and 
various other small items.  I plan on getting started immediately.  I 
was so hyped on the good condition and just getting the car I ignored 
the fact it had a 3 speed manual and a 110 engine.  I've checked around 
for a 140 engine (I'd like to go 140 with the 3 barrel weber cams) and 
a 4 speed manual.  I've found an engine and trans set from a 65 
corvair.  (actually the engine is from a 65 and the trans I believe was 
origionally in a 66)  The engine will most likely need rebuilding, but 
the trans is ready to go.  I figured I'd drop the new engine and trans 
in then wait until I get the parts to do the conversion.  I've done 
some research but I'm getting conflicting reports.  On one website it 
says that this is fine as long as it's a 65 or higher.  On another it 
said it had to be a 66 or higher.  Can some one please clarify which is 
true.  Also, since I'll be touching the suspension any help on that and 
modifications would be great.

JOHN