I'm going to be replacing the original T-Pot carb, intake manifold and distributor in my stock '55 T-Bird. The new parts i have are the following:
1. 1957 intake manifold - ECZ 9425 B
2. Summit Carburetor M2008, 500 cfm, Square Bore, 4-Barrel, Electric Choke, Vacuum Secondary,
3. 1957 T-Bird distributor - FEJ-12127-A2

This all seems like a pretty basic "bolt-on" process. However, I have two questions before i get started:
1. Will i need anything for connecting the stock 1955 throttle linkage to the Summit carb?
2. Will the stock 1955 T-Bird air cleaner work on the Summit carb? If not, what do you recommend for an air cleaner?
3. Are there other issues i need to be thinking about regarding these part upgrades?

Thanks for your help,

Steve