Found a deal I couldn't pass up that gives me a lot of options, and it's all essentially new. The blower isn't period correct, but it came with an Enderle converted for EFI plus a pair of carbs. The intake has a thermostat which will make plumbing the cooling system easier as well. My plan is still to run the Hilborn, but at least I have options if it doesn't work for me.
I would pull the rotor's outta that "new" case, An re-use the ol' case an drive... To keep such a perfectly Period Bad Ass 55 Legit! Just my .02 Guy's go a long way to run the 2" drive.. You have the koolest, Of the koolest