Clerance issues

I am just starting a '29 roadster on model a frame build. I will be using Pontiac v8 power along with '52 f1 steering box and column. The roadster is also channeled. Pontiac is driver side starter so my concern deals with clerance issues between the starter,steering box, and exhaust on that side. I would also like to run a hood. At this time I'm thinking I may need to run stock exhaust manifolds till I can figure something out or afford custom headers. Anyone here have any experience with Pontiac in a model a frame ? Any advice you can shed on this will be appreciated .
Thanks