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Howdy,
Been doing a lots of research. Think I'm going to swap out the 235 and put in a 350 in the 59 Burb. Would like a little more torque than a 283 will give me while towing a 1963 RV trailer various places. Plus a want to run some A/C. I'd like this configuration to dress up to look retro. (I'm a Chevy orange and black engine and component kinda guy). There's about 2 gazillion 350s for sale on Craigs list, etc. Questions:
- since I'm gonna have it rebuilt, should I try to stay in the early 70s with the long block I purchase? Does it matter?
- put a towing cam in?
- go stock quadrate and manifold over Eidelbrock, etc.?
- stay with stock 4 speed or 3 speed overdrive…. or auto tranny?
- Will stock Chevrolet script valve covers from the era fit on the 350?
- Will stock ramshorn exhaust manifolds fit?

Thanks! Maddog