69 dart gt

Lots of "bang for the buck" potential with that as long as you have some fab skills. Unfortunately you will hear from the purists on this site if you go that route.
I say do What makes sense to you.
It's a thought and my fab skills are not at the level they should be but I think I could pull it off with some help and advice when the time comes,cant get better sittin on the side . I have an 05 gto with an ls2 and the performance I get out of that car is great at around 700lbs heavier.