[Tripower455]

Actually, I will be using my 62 heads that have been completely redone, port & polished, bronze buides, SS valves etc. So the 62's will be a give away, I will also be using H.O. 2.5" manifolds from R.A.R.E. along with a 2.5" mandrel bent exhaust system. But I will keep the 326 air cleaner, painted valve covers etc.

It still won't look "stock" anymore!

As far as the "vocal, anally correct vintage experts that used to own one just like it" at the car shows are concerned, at this point, you might as well install yellow plug wires, fake braided fuel lines with the anodized clamp covers and clear glass fuel filter, Mr. Gasket air cleaner (complete with the obligatory "326-4V" sticker), MSD box (not connected to anything) on the firewall, finned valve covers, 22" rims, flames, Blackjack headers, cherry bombs, air shocks, Custom Autosound radio (with speakers in the door and 6x9s ON the hat shelf!), a gauge pod from Advance Auto, chrome oil filter (Fram, of course!)/alternator/water neck/dipstick, fuzzy dice, GTO hood, disc brakes, rear sway bar, etc. etc. etc.