Thanks Jerry

Since getting the last input I am now thinking:
1958-61 Pontiac 261 with hydralic lifters
Full overhaul with:
- Boost to 9.0:1 compression ratio
- Static and Dynamic balance
- Ports matched, general clean up, bowl clean up
- Three angle valve grind
- Slightly stronger cam
(10 degrees more duration, 50 thou more lift)
- Header
(recommendations?)
- Better induction
(triple singles, high flow air cleaners,in part for nostalgia)
- Stock ignition with high grade coil

I would think that would boost things a little, allow for steady 2500 to 2700 rpm cruise speeds and a little more umpf for general driving.

I am more than open to ideas on the intake side as I am just guessing at this point.

Thoughts or suggestions welcome.

Tom