I can see it now. The car is done and it's very nice, the owner is proud, and now we get the post.
"Why does every one call my Imp a Thunderbird?"

Seriously though what's up with use a different car to hot rod. That's what hot rodding is take what you got and hop it up. Different used to be what it's about. I like the idea. Go all out and surprise the boulevard cruisers.
I would think a built 360 with all the f body goodies mentioned above.