how did you learn to work on cars?

trial & error, then as I aged-- reading to assist the trial & error, now FABO!!-- also a lot of beer was consumed in my younger days-- my friend & I painted a 67 chevelle 4 door hardtop-- once-- small keg & a week later --drove it home(2 hour drive)I have pics somewhere.!!

on another note-- Rani-- were you inspired by the movie: My Cousin Vinny?

sounds like you have a ready made part-- especially on the the stand & what is the timing of a 327 4 bbl carb!!--Except it might have to change to what is the timing of a 340 4 bbl 1970 Dart!
Lawrence