318 2bbl won't idle without choke

Good advice / points all around - it's a tough call I think. On the one hand, a quick cleanup and crossed fingers may let me drive it enough to at least diagnose any other stuff I should do while the engine is out of the car. Although at this point, there can't be much left. I've replaced the entire charging system, cooling system, brakes, entirely rebuilt front suspension with Borgeson power steering, exhaust, fuel tank and pump...I guess going through the trans would be about the only other thing.

On the other hand, conceding that I won't be on the road for a few months gives me the winter to rebuild the engine and fix some body stuff (namely, floor pans and upholstery). The last thing I want is to limp it through winter, only to have it give out in Spring when I really want to be driving it.