1962 Short bed step side Need imput

[lunati397]

I am new here but not new to cars but im getting into restoring older cars now as a hobby and I love old chevy trucks I picked up a 1962 stepside for 400 bucks its running with the old 235 and 3 speed on the floor the truck is all original and has some rusted out parts that will be getting replaced.

Right now I have taken it apart and im starting from the frame up I plan on getting a front end off of a newer truck to upgrade to the disc brakes but

the big Question is should I go to a V8 and auto or should I keep the old 235 I6 and saginaw and keep the truck true to its original as much as possible

It will be getting lowered just alittle and I want to paint it cobalt blue.

Im just on the fence for the engine choice I am restoring it to sell so that is a big factor also. Ill get some pics up in a few