Should I change my mind?

[meangreen68]

I've been sorta leaning towards keeping a manual trans in my 68 even if I swap to a v8. But yesterday I found a 2000 1/2 ton with 86K. It has a 5.3/4L60E and is a salvage truck. Hit in the drivers door, but fully funtional otherwise. Title work is screwed up, so the guy is parting it out or selling outright. I can get the whole truck for $800.00 The temptation of modern road manners is strong. Has anyone put a figure on the amount of $ it takes to swap... aside from the engine/trans purchase?