Without huge cost, you could have a reasonable Van which is a Sandman, to just drive. I really want a van as a daily. Not everything needs to be immaculate in a daily. Rust repairs, Colour match and a patch up. Second hand seats in good nick that aren't 'correct'. Grab the black motor in the shed, paint it red and you've got yourself a ridgy didge Sandman that you don't have to strip and rebuild each time you take it out for a drive.
Admittedly, the chassis would be a worry, but for those of us (I'm certainly one) that can't duck out and do a $30K rebuild in 4 months it would be your very own dream in casual clothing.