Re: new member needs advice
The Holley carb is fine. The Mallory dual point needs a different curve than most of them come with (which is a Chevy OHV curve). A flathead head doesn't require much advance and wants it all in early. Something like 4 deg initial and 22 to 24 total, all in by around 2000 to 2200 rpm. Yes you can use the original head bolts. At lot of the torque spec's are more than a flathead needs, something like 45 ft-lbs is better with alum heads. Three hot/cool cycles and retorque after each cool down. Any of the headgaskets will work fine but many prefer the composite (non-copper). Not all of the head bolts require sealant, just the ones into the water jackets.
A couple of good reference books are Ol' Ron and JWLs books, both are here on the Barn. Added a couple of other I like as well.
And welcome to the Barn!
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