Using a &quot;power beyond&quot; set-up would be simplier, but i would have the expense of getting a flow divider so, after some thought I'm thinking I will go with a seperate pump. I should be able to come up with power steering pump from an auto easily enough (brother-in-law owns a repair garage, he's bound to have one I can have for free) I'll just have to get creative in mounting it as I would like to retain the side curtains. Just another challenge. 

Next up is the exhaust. Right now I have a  bent straight pipe with no muffler. What would be correct for a '53 gas? I like the look of a straight pipe, but can't deal with the noise. (I'm deaf enough as is after 20 years of working on commercial jets.) I've seen little short mufflers that look like they would go under hood, but I only have about 10 inches of clearance and not sure that would fit. Are these a diesel application? I'd be ok with the &quot;OL-4&quot; if that's what I need. 

Thanks again. 

The pics you guys have added have been great. I'll have to take a few myself in the next few days.