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I had a thought, for simplicity and economy. I drive a '95 K2500 Suburban with TBI 350. These things can be had for cheap, especially if a cosmetic beater as a donor is what you need. A Vortc would be even nicer. I have a TH400/NP205 combo as well. I could take the TBI 350/4L80E/harness/ECM from the 'Burb and swap that to the NP205 and install in the '72 for a fuel injected O/D, and HD, drivetrain. The TBI has been very reliable in the couple vehicles I've had it in. I'd like to put Vortec heads on and get a Vortec/TBI manifold for about 50 more HP while retaining a simple system. And LS with ECM could always be done at some point, too, f not up front. The 'Burbs with those could be had pretty cheap, too. The thing you need is the RH drop (front driveshaft) transfer case. The NP241 from '89-'91 RV series (square body style) are great, or use a NP208. They have proven themselves worthy after all these years.