Agreed. I was thinking something along the lines of building an IFS Front Axle based around an 8-3/4" (I have one that someone fubar'd the tubes on, it'd make the perfect test subject), build a custom K to mount it in, with Early Dakota 4x4 spindles (when they were still 5 on 4.5" pattern)
Add an AWD case from a later Dakota/Durango (I believe they offered that for 2 or 3 years).
I already have a 4WD/AWD TF904 with a Small Block Bellhousing sitting here, already have the Dakota parts, etc.
Top it off with an MPFI 5.9 Magnum and it'd be one intimidating stock appearing '65 capable of killing subarus while driving to work
