Hey,
  I hear ya with the extra Tourqe -- wasn't aware that the 383 is the 350 w/ diff crank,,,see ,ya learn every day 

  lol
Glad to see it's kept mostly original,,but i ya have to add somethings,, i hear ya ,there as well..  Have fun with it!   Can't wait to see the finished Product!
Both nice Pics of them cars,,, That one is doin' a hell of a Hole Shot,,with them strips of rubber , he must be a regular at  tire & brake places, lol!
have a good one!