Howdy, I'm new here, obviously...looking into getting an older model Chevy Silverado and dropping in a crate motor to make it a little fun, open to suggestions, and I'm kind of partial to early 80's models

I'm getting out of the whole import scene....so bear with me, I have some domestic experience, and am looking to get rid of my Ford Focus.....but in the meantime I'm just looking for some good information on what I'm looking to build up for my daily driver once I get in the Air Force