Hey mate, nice little 84, mines a 84 too
best of luck with the conversion..
I once felt exactly like you.. got me corolla, got all hyped up thinking i was gonna get it resprayed n all that jazz.. i hope you go through with it if your set on it, you wont regret the 4age conversion though, wouldn't even bother with cams and carbs n all that if your gonna do it... you'll love it.
ill keep an eye on your thread n offer any advice i can hey.
best of luck and welcome