Intake Manifold Help!

Jonn, Well what manifold is it? Can you take some good pictures of it? That would help us give advise. Is it aluminum? You can get intake manifold gaskets without the opening for the heat crossover port. It may be thicker so dry fit the manifold first before deciding if you are going to use the cork end rail gaskets and or some high temp silicone there. Obviously you will need a manual or electric choke, depending on what carburetor you will use.