Customs 1955 pontiac help needed

I got a1955 Pontiac chieftain.i got a couple questions im looking for some help with.got a edelbrock carb to put on my 287.i put the carb on for size,and carb overhangs manifold.went to local parts store looked at there adapters and I couldn't find anything that looked like a correct fit.also I lowered the car a couple inchs.so im looking to see if anyone has part numbers for shocks for a lowered 1955 Pontiac.thanks.any input appreciated.ill post some pictures of car up tonight.

 

Speedway motors had those adapters when I needed a couple for a really early dual quad setup. Adapts a modern edelbrock/carter/Holley carb flange to go where a carter wcfb used to be. If you come up short, I still have one spare.
If you're lowering the rear of your 55 with lowering blocks you won't need to change your shocks. If you're cutting front coils, you can usually access NAPA's shock book and pick a new shock by dimension.
The adapter requires a combination of 5/16ths round head screws and some 5.16ths studs and nuts to make this adapter work. I don't have any of those [I'm using them already] but if you buy the speedway adapters, they come with all the hardware.

 

I just checked speedway.they still sell it.i will be ordering one.thank youi appreciate your input..also if im going to electric choke do I need to do anything with the tube that comes off manifold to original choke?and do I need to do anything witrh the heat control valve spring and weight on the exhaust manifold?

 

The heat tube inside the exhaust crossover in the intake usually rusts out. You'll see carbon built up inside the choke housing. Then you'll probably want to plug the hole on the manifold. That's what I did. If you don't have any carbon built up in the choke, you might be okay to just leave it.

The spring and weight can be left in place on the exhaust manifold, as long as it's not stuck closed. Stuck open is okay.

 

Any intake manifold up to 1960 will fit your 287. Those adapters tend to leak. I fill the open portion with JB weld and sand it smooth when I use one.