I have about 5k to work with. I am thinking of trying pick up this 86-87 monte carlo around the corner from me cheap. I think it has the 262 not the 305. I was thinking if i could get it around 1k i could pick up a chevy 350 create engine (2.5k) so that leaves me with 1.5k worth of room. I am trying figure out what trans i could use with it besides the th350. I would also like to upgrade the brakes a little and over time get a different exhaust. It would be my first "build" but i would have plenty of help. Does that sound like a good starter build? Any suggestions?