Too many options!

[hebbard]

Hi -

I posted this over in the welcome center etc, but i figure everyone likes pictures, right?

I am looking at restoring a '71 short bed stepside that belonged to my dad + grandad. Currently has an inline 6 (250?) and three on the tree. The i6 burns a bit of oil and I am told it needs a rebuild

In the same yard is a '67 that is in a bit worse shape, but has a 283 and limited slip diff. Don't know about the state of the 283, transmission, etc.

I like the 67 front best, but the 71 is in much better shape and has all the options, disc brakes, etc, so I am thinking about making a mashup with the better body and all the parts I want from the 67.. opinions welcome!


Also there is a wrecked chevelle in the yard that has a 350 motor and probably t350 xmission, but lord knows if any of it is salvageable. There is a tree that has grown over it since it was parked 30+ years ago, and the pine needles/dirt are up to the middle of the hubs!


So considering the options

A) rebuilding + keeping all original with i6, +/- rear end. "old school"
B) rebuild 283 and front clip swap, rear end swap, maybe move some other pieces. "period-correct"
C) 350/350 from chevelle rebuild and swap, front clip and rear end from 67 or chevelle if salvageable "frankentruck"

Here are some photos - please correct me if the years are off, I am just repeating what I heard. Take a look and tell me what you think!