While it hasn't been easy to pass on some of the almost perfect fish, I have been able to do so because I have a couple other non A Body cars to play with:
61 Chrysler Newport - 361 Auto - Bought it all stock and added the wheels/tires and stance.
71 Dodge Charger - Was a father/son tribute project I bought where they took a regular Charger SE and did a complete frame off and rebuilt with all R/T parts except for the gill doors. Has a built 440 with stick shift. I added the stick tran, a TKO 600 5 speed.
So I am very lucky to already have a street cruiser and street bruser ...