I'm not windy. But I do have a recommendation. I know money is tight but it really is nuts to do a top end and not be positive everything else is ok. The case work is easy. Split it. Replace bearings on the crank and get the thing welded. Seal kit is pretty cheap and other then that you may be able to get by. I doubt your trans needs anything, so this could be fairly affordable. Make sure to do use sealer on the crank keyway as well.
At a minimum..... Do a leak down after the top end is assembled. No sense in spending the cash knowing god damn well that you're doing it again shortly.
Oh, the happy medium for suspension parts. Definitely hawk eye the for sale section here. Lots of great stuff pops up for very decent prices.