Ronnie,
I agree with everything you said. Even if I were very wealthy and could run with those guys, I wouldn't do it with this car. I would build a purpose built car. A couple of my friends who are big in the racing world think the right thing to do is to keep it 100% original as much as possible. As I have stated before, the only items not original are the body, which, Donnie Reeves made from an original Fiberglass Limited body and the headers, which are the same make and brand (Cragar). The engine, blower belt, spark plug and wires, tires, safety belt and all the reset of the stuff is just like it was when it was last ran. It would not do any justice to change that stuff out to run it. The car will run, just not down the track!
Rick

Jones,
Your close enough, that could be possible oneday.