If you already have a car, and the body/ paint is what you like then you could make some changes for 40K. The money will go real fast though so do a priority list and finish each item before you go to the next so you don't have a bunch of stuff and a non driveable car.
LS motor swaps are real pricey, I would do the front/rear suspension, brakes, wheels and tires for sure then see what is left over and add pieces as you go along. That is not too labor intensive ( that is where a large portion of the bucks will go, keep that in mind). If you have to have an LS motor then don't spend too much on the motor in there.
Good luck with it.
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