Spent Christmas early afternoon driving the 57 Fairlane around town with my 14 year old son who has helped me tremendously in bringing this thing back together.  Still have doubts that I have it "dialed in" completly, and would appreciate some suggestions on a fix.  Here's the dope:

rebuilt 272; all back to stock...

rebuilt 2 bbl carb...

updated Petronix module and flame thrower...

starts up real easy, good oil pressure (60-plus at idle and during driving, dropping to 40-60 when warmed up; temp stays a steady 150-180)...

the concern: feels like its dragging a boat anchor; doesn't seem to want to accelerate; not a real "stumble" when accelerating, but just feels like it is "choked"; hits about 55 or so eventually, but won't do it at much more than a "gentle" pace...

wondering if my timing is off, perhaps... perhaps my carb needs to have the jets adjusted...

I know its not a race car, but it just ought to accelerate and run better... I'm sure of it...

am I dreaming? am I deluded? 

any ideas??  its sounds great thru new duals and glasspacks... just needs some more "oomph"... know what I mean??

help!

thanks,Mark

"God Bless Texas"location: Houston,TX