Stock to stockish I'd go with a Typhoon probably. Don't see too many of them around and up here the AWD would be nice. If I wasn't in the great white north with winters that could keep the Germans at bay, I'd probably do a WE4.
In terms of build it any way I want, I'd still do an AWD Astro van. I have a soft spot for sleepers and it's an overall practical vehicle. 8.5 diffs front and back, something LS turbo and a 4L80E in between.