Thinking about building a rat rod with a 366. Worth it or no?

[71ChevySS(straight6)]

Hey guys. I've done a little reading on 366 big blocks, but there's not much to read.

My girlfriend is addicted to Crosleys (the pre-war to 1952 microcars), and her mom is trying to buy her and I a little station wagon to chop up into a rat rod. I might have a 366, 5-speed, and 2-speed rear axle at my disposal (along with the heavy front axle). Would it be worth it to build my own frame, slap the drivetrain and axles on there, and drop the chopped up body on? Total vehicle weight would only be probably 2,500 lbs. I know the 366s are torque monsters. What do you guys think about them? Would it be a good engine in this application? Input? Advice? Thanks!