datzenmike: Last 2 times I drained the rear end oil, large chunks of it's innards have come out with it, I was able to pull what looked like a large strip-like piece of bearing race surface through the drain hole. The last time I drained the tranny much muddy pulverized metal was stuck to the magnet, as well as identifiable chunks of bearing cage. I've only just started to notice some new noises. Perhaps I'm a little deaf?
flatcat19: I will take some as-flattering-as-possible pictures soon.
Everyone: Thanks for replying so fast, I will try to do likewise.
Since there seems to be some interest, I'll give a few more details. Engine running better than it ever has. Idles quite smooth at 750 RPM, sounds good,has the power I expect from it. Compression is well within spec though I don't really remember or care much what it was. Quite a while ago the durned thing dropped a seat. I had the head rebuilt with new seats valves and guides. Insignificant leak from the oil pan gasket that I am too lazy to fix. Other than that everything mechanical is right on, brakes shocks exhaust steering ball joints bushings blah blah blah on the other hand, The windshield recently got cracked, I have never once washed it, the body has many rusty spots that need to be cleaned filled painted...this is too much, I'll get some pictures.