Sorry for the delay, looks like you are moving along well. I'm up around Tallahassee, but get down to Tampa regularly. Here is a great engine/trans swap info site.

http://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/kit_433.htm

They don't seem to be into Mopars much. My concern with the 727 would be length/angle of the rear shaft.

Careful, your character's showing!