Does the carb have the big flat heat shield between the carb and manifold like in these pics. If not I would make one from aluminum sheet, and install.
Or you could put a want add in the parts wanted forum, for one. I don't have an extra. Also note how my gas line is routed, it is made from the newer copper nichol material. It is hi over the valve cover. This is on a 66 B-Cuda with a 72 engine.
Dave
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