hey dorikin, just wondering why you said a 350 chevy instead of a small block ford, for i own both, and parts and price are vary comparable and not being bias toward either one i personally would choose a 351w which is very potent if built right for your 30- 34 ford, and by the way i live in snow country also and who says a rod has to be 2 wheel and not 4wheel for i know a lot of nice 4x4 rods. hope this helps you, galaxieman