67 step-side, 3 spd column, 327 build dilemma

[mrsandman4706]

Greetings good members. I've been a guest for a few years and am finally ready to see if I can get some insight on my 67 short-step C10 build. She's down to the cab, frame, and motor still hung in the mounts. I learned to drive a 3 on the tree and that's what I finally found 25 some odd years later. It has an ample but tired 327 w/ camel hump heads that I'd like to preserve and get rebuilt. I'm not sure if I wanted to pay $2Gs + (as quoted) to get it rebuilt , the tranny gone thru, reinstalled and tuned. I'm wondering if it would be more wise just to get an LS crate? I really want to just keep it a 3spd column. Fun to drive "to me." I know lots of folks think they're a pain. I'll let you guys ponder if you would. I'm interested the get feedback. Thanks!