Welcome! Cool car, just the way I like them!
I love your mentality to get it running and drivable.
I've used an add-on NSS:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...RoCbR8QAvD_BwE
Requires a little bit of wire routing. I have that setup laying around in a box somewhere, never had a problem with it.
But with regards to having no NSS, I installed a set of gauges at the console on my 67 FB, with the NSS jumped out. During the install I had the shifter in low to get it out of the way. Pleased with my install, I touched it over to see things work, and it launched the car into my workbench. I am fortunate it didn't plow through the wall into the laundry room. So as long as you don't do dumb stuff...
The shifter I have now has the NSS at the shifter. I've also been checked for a working NSS at drag strip tech inspects, so there's that.
Run that 350!!!!
That intake is whacked, but works for the moment. If you like having a little elevation to your intake: I use something like these, when they were branded with a name like "Crosswind" or something.
https://www.speedmaster79.com/Pontia...nifold-Satin_2
It's a knock off of the Performer RPM. Dual plane, dual pattern for your choice of carb, fits better than the Performer RPM, eliminates the exhaust crossover, keeps your carb cooler, fits with old/late head intake gaskets (IIRC), and makes a nice place under the intake to route wiring/vacuum hoses. Of course, if you care about Qjets and chokes and stuff, it might not be a best choice.
I hate cast iron intakes. If I wanted to pump iron, there are gyms and prisons for that.
