<VV> DRIVE MY RAMPY AGAIN TODAY thinking out loud

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today we celebrate our 41st anniversary by driving the truck on a long day  
trip .  Friday we did @200 miles  (for her birthday ) up by lake  Ontario  
to the west near Rochester and all over the area slightly  south.
today we hope to head south to the west  towards watkins glen and some  
parks on the way.
so far the truck is running good , using no oil to speak of , but the darn  
valve train noise is still not good. sounds loud to me , but other people 
say it  is not that bad.  gas heater was used  a few times to keep us  
toasty.  i still want for more "poop" in certain situations .  most of  the time 
it is fine.  someday i will find the secret.  the new motor  should do it.
i have 4 new tires coming this week , trying the 195 X 14 in place of  205. 
 biggest problem seems to be acceleration ramps to super highways.  after 
that is is good , even on decent hills.
i have the same late carbs , same distributor setup , etc as the brue rampy 
 of phil's , but sure not the same snap.  i guess it is the cam.   that's 
the only thing left..powerglide is not slipping either.
so my goal for this winter is to make it much better , along with finishing 
 the 64 coupe , and of course , phil's loadside powertrain.
anyhow , happy holidays (columbus day).
regards,always looking for excuses to drive the rampy ,  tim  colson