[Country Suburban 4x4]

Id consider a 4000 series but would like to stick with the 1/2 ton or 3/4 ton body. I wouldn't be opposed to a 4x4 s10 with a boxed frame, I definitely want to stick with the longbed stepside if that would still work though. This wouldn't be a purpose built offroader, but I'd like it to be able to go anywhere i need in Vermont, while having an upgraded drivetrain so i could possibly daily drive?? Thinking about newer fuel injected V8, a decent 4 or 5 speed manual tranny, Dana 60's and front and rear lockers (something like Ox Lockers or similar.) while keeping the truck slightly lifted mainly going for functionality. I've thought about looking into the NAPCO 4x4's but I'd rather build a truck instead of risk hurting a rarer one like the NAPCO's... I guess I'm just not sure what platform to build from.