The_Dog33,
Well, I've learned a lot over the last year+ about would I should and shouldn't use. I'm not an expert, - but I've spoken with folks who are, and they say to use the link-pin front end (older bug style, not ball-joints) with an IRS rear-end using a Bus "6-rib" transaxle (from a 78 transporter), Bus CV-Joints, and a Type 4 motor w/Porsche 914 2 liter heads.
So I did as I was told.
-BT