Here is 3 builds with that setup. I haven't updated mine for a while as it seems to take me a lot time just on the thread, but I'm still making progress.
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=21450
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=27585
https://lateral-g.net/forums/showthread.php4?t=49216
I thought of the corvette tanks too but decided on the stock location.
I think you would be money and time ahead to get an Art Morrison or any others IRS setup. It's a lot of work just to move the trans to the back.
https://www.artmorrison.com/multi-link-IRS.php
Jeff
P.S. I understand the sickness. Build it how you want.