Okay Sean, I'll follow your advice on wheels and turning brakes. That will save me some money and some searching.
While rebuilding the front end components, I disassembled the steering knuckles to find a world of problems.
This little spring cup was completely torn up and little bits of twisted springs were inside the boot.
One outer CV joint was pretty worn and one boot was shot.
I'm in need of a source for outer CV joint axle boots ( They are different for shortnoses) , these spring cups with springs, new front wheel bearings and a a good outer CV joint or rebuild kit for one.
I'd prefer to find these parts and run it original style but if I have to replace the knuckles and go with later drums or discs, what do I do about axles and mating with my stock 3 speed?
On a brighter note, my upper and lower A arms have new bushings and I'm reinforcing the lowers with plate steel.
Thanks again for the pis of the shock reinforcements. I can make those without a problem.
Thanks again for everone's support and advice.