Sometimes a conversion to AWD doesn't need to look like that. Here's an Trackhawk morphed into a Charger/Magnum...
There's a whole series of this build, granted it is easier than a c-body.
What I liked about them was the fact it was all company drivers and equipment with no subcontractors to be concerned about. Sounds like this isn't the case any longer. I hope you get it all sorted out.