Thanks for all your good comments folks. Definitely has given me lots to think about. For now I think'll keep this in mind as a back burner project, or maybe start collecting things and save them for my next project like Richard suggested. As Al Suggested I'm a hotrodder much more than a purist. Jeff, I'll be in touch about the valve cover adapters that SuedePlymouth suggested.

By the way I drove the Studebaker today! 62 degrees and dry in Marysville.

Pat

Pat