Hood clearance, big wrench in cog

The more I think about it, there is more space behind the carb than in front; possibly a fresh air system similar to the 409 Impalas?
That would be interesting to see, post pic. But I`d prefer not to chevyize car in any way. And would prefer to keep this airgap. awesome intake and carb combo for street. I have no choke linkage problems, being electric choke. One pro for cowl induction, I`d believe motor would fair better if in rain. Plus I rather have a scoop hood, than cut into cowlbox. For reasons that I enjoy having my cowl provided, floor vents. and having black interior and no AC:-D If tapping into cowlbox fumes would surely reek in car, plus heat system needs this fresh air intake. This is a fair weather, year round st.car.