Well...I would probly find a decent running V8 so I could enjoy driving it while looking for sprint parts and during the rebuild process.
But I didn't follow my own advise when I bought a 68 driver to enjoy while restoring my 67.
Found lots of issues since the 1st day I got it. Did manage to enjoy it for 3 yrs before starting body work.
Now both are completely apart. And lost a good job since. Not make'n enough for either right now, so....