I decided to just give it a rest for this summer. I have some plans, which include a Lakewood bellhousing, a new driveshaft, a 3.55 gear, a bit of porting to the heads, a new M-1 intake, and to get the power steering pump and box rebuilt. Of course I am still doing the front end and torsion bars in that list.
I'm undecided if I am going to get a brand new center chunk and new axles, or just bite the bullet and buy a Dr. Diff Dana 60.
I'm going to drive it a lot next summer (I hope) and also beat on it. I'm leaning towards a Dana. That way it is as upgraded as I need it when I go to a 440.(Which is after I wring every last HP out of the 383.)