'69 Barracuda In Georgia

Well hi there Ben from another Ben here in Anderson SC
Welcome to our nightmare LOL which is the A-body. Sooo many options and paths to consider.
You will find answers to most of your questions here somewhere.
I'm not understanding your comments concerning power steering. I haven't driven a cruise ship though. I love my power steering with a smaller diameter steering wheel. Anyway...
Congrats on reaching the big FIVE-O and Happy moparing :)