Ed and everyone,
I apologize for not being very responsive nor prolific lately, it's been a very difficult and wearing week medically. I can't imagine what I'd give for just a small amount of energy!
I need to catch up on all the wonderful best wishes, thoughts, and parts that have been offered to me.
Ed, the carb sounds great. I wonder, however, if it's too big for the lil' old 390 I have been planning now? Perhaps Brent or some of the experienced engine guys who are looking in on this thread can chime in and give their thoughts? I know at least two of the wonderful guys on this thread have mentioned that they may send a carb, so I don't know where we stand on that.
I think I may have found a set of Edelbrock heads. New heads, Manley valves, Crower springs, retainers, keepers, cups, etc. I ran the idea through Brent (and guys, you should all know that Brent has been WONDERFUL with his time and expertise with me). He seems to think that they're good heads, good parts, and a decent price. The guy who owns the heads has offered them to me for $1300. What do you guys think? You all raised the money, I'd like to hear what you think. Building up a set of iron heads would cost only slightly less than this, so I'd have to agree with Brent that this is the way to go.
You guys, and what you're all doing here, is keeping me going. Thanks SO very much!
Doug