Yep.
On the long list of “what we want to build” at CRC is a C10/20 2wd pickup with a Duramax swap. Or even a 4BT. Both wicked efficient motors. Later being less powerfull but way cheaper and easier to find.
A 4BT C10 could be built for around $10K starting with a clean chassis/body. Tune and minor bolt ons it would pull a house down traction dependent and get you better mpg than most sedans on the road.