Glad to hear another '67 has begun the process... now, about retorquing that head...
Now you're REALLY gonna know every inch of that car. Still can see the blood on the inside rear fender where I cut myself 25 yrs ago... I leave it there as a reminder of the (literal) blood, sweat and occasional tears, and why I will never sell mine! Yes, a frame off is a HUGE undertaking, and few people complete them (check Craigslist for all the abandoned car projects). If you love the car, I encourage you to do as much of the project as you can. Otherwise, send what you can off to the experts if you can afford it. I would also recommend a WRITTEN plan or project schedule. I put mine on poster board, listing out the different areas of the car (engine, body, suspension, etc.) and all the anticipated steps to complete them, as well as the timing of the completion (ie. engine first, then body? When should I do the interior? etc. Be asking what do I need, by when, what are the steps and in what sequence?). What this will do is give you a nice overview and VISION of the entire project and how the pieces interrelate. It will also help you to keep the project moving forward as there are delays in different places of the project for a variety of reasons (no money, waiting for return of parts, wrong timing, etc.)... in this way, if you find yourself at a stand still for one area, you can address another and know how this effects the rest of the project. I know this sounds like a lot of up front work, but it will absolutely save you time, money and frustration and help ensure that you complete what you started. Again, review craigslist and realize how many people DON'T GET THEM DONE. I learned more about problem solving and planning doing my Roadster restoration than I learned in all my graduate education, and as a therapist/social worker I still use that experience to help people address their own challenges in their lives (car restoration is a great metaphor for life restoration!)
That open airfilter is indeed rare. They work even better if you zip tie together two filter elements... a noticeable difference when I drove Ross's '67 years ago. Unlike the later version they have the nice built in velocity stacks too.
Have fun and keep us posted! Drop me a line if you get stuck or need some encouragement!
