Any ideas for my cheapo '64?

[TwoFiftyShifter]

I've got a 64 GMC short bed step to go through this winter, I want a driver next year. I'm on a budget for it, 230 I6 3 on the tree, stepside, at this point its kinda up in the air, I have the bed and front end off, I'm not sure WHAT I want to do with it. Run the I6, or slap a 400 I have in there. Drop the front for a california rake, what color to paint it, thinking avbout white or red, maybe run it in primer, what do you guys think for any cool ideas for a budget truck? I'm open to anything, will just be my second vehicle for drinig around....