I decided to install a 289 I had laying around in the 51 and make it look like a stock 232. Converted to 4 bolt rockers, took the check valves out of the stock fuel pump to use it as a "pass through" from the late pump.
I'll use a 55 water manifold to clear the late pump, but it'll still have the early thermostat housing. I'll add the 62 2 barrel for the correct jetting under the stock air cleaner.
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