I thought I had a header gasket blown out on the 396 but decided to check all the plugs tonight in preparation of going to Carlisle and sure enough the last plug I checked was loose!  I knew it wasn't quite running right. 

 And I also got a first gen rear view mirror put in for the time being so it will be safe to drive on the PA turnpike!  Woohoo, 8 cylinders and 4 barrels working again! 
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