Time to get replacement parts.

 Parts came in from O'Reilly's.

Thanks, Bud!!

 We decided to do the engine right...the first time.

Starting with a stainless bolt kit.  Expect to end up at the beach some day.

Need the car to be corrosion proof.

Aluminum needle bearing rocker arms.

Don't want to overdo the Cobra thing.  But still want to make sure you know what left you standing at the light......ha!

We got a matched and dyno tested aluminum head and intake set by Edelbrock.
This will save a lot of time on the engine build.
Purchased from Summit Racing.

Will be naturally aspirated.  

This should shave about 80 pounds off the engine weight.

The problem then became, what to do with the front end.  Have you seen a 1992 351W from a F-150?
Can you say, "Frankenstein"?
After a beer or two, we decided to install a serpentine belt system form Vintage Air.

Pulleys are black aluminum and powder coated.

Check this out!

The housing is billet aluminum and is one piece.  Not only does it have integrated brackets for the alternator, power steering and a/c compressor, it came with all the accessories,  including the water pump.
The front end is gonna be clean.