2WD or 4WD?

[bloertcher]

OK,here's my delimma,I've got a really slick 82 shortbed 4x4.The body is originally 2wd,I put it on a 77 4wd frame,with body lift so no tranny hump change.It's been parked for about 3 years,because I was being mean to it.(mud,off roading,etc.).I was afraid I'd mess up a really slick,rust free body,so I built another truck.
Now I've got the 4x4 bug out of my system,and I'm seriously considering putting the body back on a 2wd frame,2/4 drop,with a bigblock I already have.I figured I'd put A/C back on the truck,and make a nice driver out of it.
So am I nuts?Lots of my pals think I am,because it was a really slick looking 4x4.But if it's a 4x4,I like to use it that way,which means scratches,dents,etc.

Just a note for help with this decision,I already have a 2wd frame,with fresh balljoints,tie rod ends,shocks,etc.I've got the 454,all I need drivetrain wise is a transmission(would the 5 speed from a 90 chevy 2wd hold up?Got one of those),and tires/wheels.

Sock it to me,I'm all ears.Help me do the right thing!!