Need opinions on what I should do with my a-833

I have only talked with you a few times about our 65 Dart builds, But I can tell you this. My hats off to you for not letting your injury keep you from what you love, I can't imagine trying to build a car with your injury.
As far as the tranny goes, just use the automatic and forget about the 4 speed. As you stated your car is no longer original and with the mods you have done. I can't see anyone ever putting it back to original.Sell it and use the money to help finish your car. set 200 a side and build a front spoiler...LOL (inside joke)
Tim