Yeah, I think swifster said it pretty well. go around and see what it is that "turns yer crank". There are a lot of good bodies in those early years, you just have to find the ones you like the best. As far as parts, there is tons of stuff out there, you just ahve to be willing to look. Depending on what body style you find some companies build aftermarket panels and all kinds of crap. As far as the drivetrain goes, it all depends on what you use for parts availablility. I'd say gopher head, er, go for it I mean. But that's always what I say.

Derek