Carburetor Question - Is this a good call?

Fastenal or McMaster Carr will have the bolts you need.

Sorry...I actually just grabbed that pic from the 'net, but back many moons ago, I used that same plate on the same intake you have, and, with the correct bolts, it worked just fine. Try a home center (Lowe's, etc.) for those bolts, or Fastenal/McMaster-Carr.

Thanks all - i was JUST about to head to Lowe's and decided not to because i didnt think they would have any SAE 8-ish bolts at all... but ya - i'll be searching these 3 asap.