Valve job vs. buying new heads

[crazeetxn]

So the push rod on my '86 (with a '79 stock 350) bent. Was going to replace it but noticed the spring was worn on top to the side and one of the studs (pressed in) is worn almost in two.

Trucks been sitting for a while and I'm ready to get it going again. Called a couple of shops and I'm looking between $200 and $300 if there's nothing else wrong with them.

However, my wife said I could buy some news ones, but looking around, seems like there's bare bone for $500 or so. I'm mechanically inclined, but not enough to know what kind of valves to buy, etc.

If I went the buy new route, what should I search for to make sure I get valves, springs, and such?

OR should I just have them rebuilt and press on and save for a crate motor later?

Thanks for any advice...

TNT