@FastCarGuy, I do love vettes, but for my application I would want something more along the lines of a 6.2 or 6.5 turbo diesel from a GM, even that may be a bit much, maybe even one of the 5 cyl mercedes diesels, I wouldn't need more than a TH350 or TH400 tranny, NP208, D44's, 35's. think that would be a decent little build.
again, you have a nice rig