I am going to offer a somewhat dissenting opinion.
First, I applaud Steve's effort and Rick's dream. I share both.
But as to the original building/museum; I am firmly convinced that the best way to save the history of anything is either for the company responsible (in this case GM) to provide the museum OR the material to reside in private hands. Museums are to dependant on the whims of their directors to trust with irreplaceable items!
Holley carburetor now has in their possession several one of a kind prototypes from the 1920's and 1930's that a customer and friend of mine SAVED FROM THE JUNKPILE for me when some young college graduate at a very huge and well-known museum in Michigan decided they were no longer needed. My friend called me, and I told him to save them, carefully wrap, and ship them to me; and I reimbursed his expenses. I kept some and forwarded the rest to a good friend at Holley (they were just beginning a Holley museum). We got lucky that time.
I could relate other tales of this type but won't bore you. As stated above, my opinion is put it in private hands!
Rick and Steve, give me a call some time. 573-392-7378 (9-4 Mon Wed central time). Or send me a number I can call you.
Jon.
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"Good carburetion is fuelish hot air". 
"The most expensive carburetor is the wrong one given to you by your neighbor".
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Owner of The Carburetor Shop, LLC (of Missouri).
Current caretaker of the remains of Stromberg Caburetor, and custodian of the existing Carter and Kingston carburetor drawings.
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