Glad it helped. So you are replacing the 302 as well?
I understand driving things you can get parts for. My son & I made several round trips to Texas during his college years in his '54 Studebaker station wagon. Biggest problems were an overdrive solenoid and losing the supercharger. I did a 4000 mile week in my '53 pickup with a GMC 270 with no issues. Here to Ventura CA- Austin TX-Ventura-& back here.I do carry parts that I know I won't find that I could replace on the side of the road. ( water pump, starter, distributer) Under the seat is packed!
