I want to thank everyone for their input, it's all considered and valued.
Differences of opinions are what helps others think about things and hopefully learn. It would be a very boring world if we were all the same.
I have learned a lot by the input I have received on this thread, and on this site. While I have had lots of high performance vehicles in my past, this is the first Ford 385 series I have owned. My true love was BB Chevies.
Am I banned yet? No, guess it's okay.
So once again, thank you to everyone that replied.