to sandblast the a-arms/k-member and stuff or no?

well i got the engine dropped in the 76 so i am pretty happy. still need to get the torsion bars completely out but i'll work on that.

so my plan is to replace all the bushings, etc brake pads, and rotors with new stuff before doing the /6 to V8 swap. i was wondering if you thought it would be a good idea to get everything sandblasted and maybe give it a few coats of primer and some black paint. i'm not doing a rsto or anything but thought it might be a good idea to get everything cleaned up and a little more presentable and hopefully protect it a bit while i am it. of course i am in new england so if all this work would basically be for nothing in a year anyway, i'll prob just do a good pressure wash or something and replace those items and then finish the swap.

last question - are the V8 torsion bars that much stronger than the v6's?