Swap Body on Newer Frame or Driveline on C10 frame

[burnie6bt]

Hey Gang,

I am looking at updating my 72 C10 to modernize it a bit. There is a well built 2004 2500HD ECSB as a potential. My question is would it be better/easier/cheaper/etc. to swap the 72 C10 body on the 2004 Frame or the engine/trans/rear end into the C10?

I am not set on going 4wd so if I swap on the C10 frame I may just keep it 2wd and utilize the engine to rear end. Especially with the aftermarket support on these trucks.

The current C10 setup is a 355 sbc, Holley Sniper, TH350, Factory 12bolt (3.55 I believe), no limited slip or locker, no heat or AC in the truck (had both from factory). It would be nice to update to an LS, 4l80E, LSD rear end with 3.73's, Heat, AC, etc. So with all that, there is a benefit to buying an already built 2004 6.0 truck.

Thought? Opinions? Thrown Tomatoes?

Thanks in advance, I know this has been discussed, and have searched a bit.