Do it!
5.7 vortecs wake the **** up when carbed!
Painless wire harnes, Rip all that FI garbage out!
MSD ignition,
GM hotwire kit for fuel pump,
Evap is simple to retrofit to a carb style intake.. IF you even give 2 turtle ***** about MPG or EPA garbage at that time.
yank the trans and drop in a 700R, or do a full maual valve body on the 4l60, which ever you prefer.
If going full time trail toy, swap the transfer case for a full manual version and pull the center console out for the sticks.
Thats about what i remember from the last one I did years ago.. More will come back..