Project PartsRunner ('74 C10 pick-up)

[68byrd]

We just picked up another project. Its a '74 Chevy C10 2wd short box pick-up. Its has a 350 (not running) w/ a TH350. The body/frame are solid but need a little work. Right now were are debating on the power plant. I would like to install a 5.3 or 6.0 gm truck engine, but dont really know how much work is involved with getting one of those to work. I'm sure its not simple. The other option is to build a mild 350 so we can drive the truck and enjoy it. Plus it would be nice to have a vehicle that could haul something. I think we are going approach this thing with the "wheels and stance" strategy. Right now we are thinking a 3/5 drop with 18's. Any opinions, suggestions, or insight are welcome. Thanks for looking!