New guy with an old car

I like the car. and even what, 45 years ago... cant believe how "covered up" some of those engines were with extra crap.... vacuum lines and amplifier, etc.... (think; "Where's the beef"? ) only in this case "where's teh engine"?? I'd keep the AC and the /6, but the rest of that crap? to me it's dumpster fill..... I like to open the hood and see "ENGINE"!