Help me make the best of what I have

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Took on a weekend project that turned into a winter project/ total resto on a friends '80 shortbox Chevy. All that is stopping me from getting my Camaro back in MY shop is the engine for this short box!

Id love to just order a crate motor, but just not in the budget. Sooo Its originally a 305 truck, have the orig 305. Also have a 305 "vortec"

What would you guys use/combine to make the best of what I have to work with?

(I am thinking vortec roller block, but being that 059 (305) vortec heads aren't a true "vortec" head - only marginally better than a tbi head, use the older heads so I can use an older style intake I have Layin around. Believe I would need to reuse the rocker arms from vortec motor.

Your thoughts?
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