These are only personal opinions. Unless you are want to keep it original I would dump the '54. Get a '59 thru '62 to build; if you can a 261. All the PG's were lazy and hop-up's didn't accomplish much because of it. A lot of people on this site will help. If you really want some old power put it a 302 or 270 GMC with a 350 turbo hydro and a 9 " Ford rear and have fun scaring your self and all the Honda Civics. :<).Good Luck
