completely rebuild front suspension?

I got the upper a arms off and all the breaks. I want to take everything off the K frame, clean it, paint, and hopefully inspect and reinstall the steering box and completely paint and restore the engine compartment while it's all cleaned up put the K frame back on and get the motor and transmission in place and then finish the suspension from that point. No problem.
But the question is am I causing myself any major grief? I would like to get the motor and tranny in as it's blocking the use of the other half of my two car garage.