Throwing in my biased opinion here...

Do what you want to do, but do it right. Before any parts are purchased or the torch starts cutting, do your research and have a plan. Ask questions... lots of them. I have no idea what your skill level or experience is, so don't take offense at anything I say



Are you trying to achieve the look and feel of a certain era of hot rodding? Are you trying to keep the car all one brand? Are you trying to come up with something unique?

My ideas...

Drop a 312 Y block in it, bonus points if you can get a Paxton for it.
Find a nailhead Buick and a Crower log manifold, see how many carbs can fit on there.
Use a 354 or 392 hemi. Valve covers big enough to serve a turkey in at dinner are cool.

Search until you find the best chrome man possible. See if he will marry your daughter so you can get a discount.