Check my homework

[clarsen]

I am collecting parts for the 62 Fleetside longbed that i purchased over the winter. Burned up the search function on this site and others trying to figure out the best combination of parts to suit my needs. Before I get to deep I need to know if I am headed in the right direction. I would hate to waste a bunch of time and money on a stupid mistake or bad info.

So my goal for the truck is to have good all around driver on the highway and in the city (practical) with more HP than is reasonably necessary (fun)

Suspension - Already picked up a complete 84 front end to take care of the disc/power brakes and power steering.
Motor - Father in law (dirt track racer) is building a 383 4-500 HP
Transmission - 1982-88 S10 World Class T5 for the OD, stick location (bench seat) and mechanical speedo
Rear end - 1965-70 12 bolt for ease of install, lug pattern to match front, track width and strength

Considering the long wheelbase and relatively light ass, do you see any issues with this set up. I was originally concerned about everything holding up behind the stroker, especially the trans but I can't imagine it will hook up that hard. I have no intentions of ever tossing on a set of sticky tires and hitting the strip. Automatics are not an option, i enjoy banging gears to much to give that up

Any feed back is appreciated and if i made a mistake on the years or there is a better OEM option, I'd love to hear about it.

Thanks
Chad