OK, so I bought a nice '68 Chevy C10 swb 2wd truck. Has an original 307 w/TH350 tranny, 12-bolt 3.73 rear end.

The truck is going to be a mix of a daily driver (except during salt season), a weekend cruiser, and maybe a road-trip (within one days drive) truck. All in the name of fun.

I have always wanted a big block. But I'm afraid that the cost of rebuilding even a STOCK big block, in addition to the extra fuel down the road, will really outweigh building a semi-stout small block (stroker maybe?).

Yeah, I might find a 1/4 mile to run it on ONCE A YEAR or so...and yes I love gobs of torque (who doesn't??). But I also need to be realistic and recognize my financial limitations (the Coast Guard ain't gonna make me rich!).

So what would you do? Rebuild and transplant a big block or a small block engine into the truck? Or possibly a crate (BB or SB)? This will be my first solo engine rebuild - I've done a few other engines WITH friends.

Thanks. I look forward to hearing your opinions.
Andy