From what little I know about sectioning, it is a huge job. Sure would hate to see the project stall because, like Humpty Dumpty, it would take massive work to get it back together. If it was mine, I'd do the chop and drive it before considering the section job.
I've wondered if you intend to bag it to get it off the ground enough to drive those "smooth" Davenport streets.
Very impressed with your work so far.