Cheaper than dirt 318 build

Maybe get it running and do a compression test first. See if there’s anything that’s begging for attention. If you’re bound and determined to rebuild it anyway, how much are you budgeting towards it? Dig around on the truck and see if maybe a reman or junkyard engine has been swapped in. Casting numbers and casting dates along with the numbers stamped on the front of the block below the drivers side cylinder head wil tell you much.
Good idea, so glad I keep asking for advice on here. See I get too excited and put the horse before the carriage. Appreciate the response as always