Thanks guys...helpful info. Not having a car is killing me, but there is not much I can do about it. So I met go to plan B here and piece it together.
As for the tri-power, I was under the impression that they could help supply a few more ponies...but wasn't sure. And I see 6x heads on ebay a lot...will check the thrifty nickel too.
What about gears, which do you think would be better a 3.55 posi or a 3.73 posi? Also, which tire is the best compromise of street handling and traction for getting her to hook?