MuuMuu101's 68 Dart, A Learning Process...

I agree. Get that thing on some jack stands and change that throw out bearing. It's not too bad, should take ya half a day. Do you have a cherry picker (engine hoist)? That'll help.

Order your new throw out bearing..is it hydraulic? I forget.
Once you get that done you can swap in your leaf springs.

Wait on the fuel injection so you can drive it to the fall fling.
I hope ya get it sorted out. I'll be at the fall fling, I'd like to check it out.