I think the first thing you need to explore is putting the v-8 engine in that chassis. It is not a real easy swap although it,s been done a jillion times. Do a search on this websight. There has been some posts on it & like the fellow bolters say get books & articles on it.

They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing.
1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne Super
In the Gallery Forum