Need help with a logical plan

Rocco,

Obviously you have an aftermarket sway bar, a 73+ disc conversion, new metal lines, and newer monroe shocks. Thats the good news, all the bushings appear to be rubber, and they look crusty, so it would be a good idea to replace them. I would add stainless braided flex lines for the front and rear, this will give you better brake feel. It also looks like you have 5 leaf rear springs, so I would just clean them up. Another thing I noticed is your gas tank is leaking in the typical A-body seam, this was caused by rust from the inside and a partially filled tank (full is always best). And like said before, you will at least need an 8 3/4 rear once you upgrade the engine. But, in my opinion, clean up the underside and suspension before you do that.

Click on the link by my car's picture, I started my car's resto by doing the underside. Looks your car is worthy of a spotless underside. CHeck out what I did, it was pretty easy and just required minimal tools.