TBI very easy. TPI easy. Aftermarker dificult.
Ya! Scrap the whole idea and build a good stock motor with a mild cam. Now add fuel injection and you have a powerfull 454 with more usable HP,...
How do you define restoring? Numers on a "restored" vehicle should match. However on a nice driver it really doesnt matter. I would go new. I...
The after market are just fine. OE are not avail. If you have to paint them you should have them done if you want the color to last.
The dimmer rod is pushed by a centering device kind of "d" shaped. You can get them from your local chev dealer.
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