Yes, the old quadrajet cards were a pain until you've done a few of them.
There are good options to it though.

Late 80's, early 90's Toyota pickup with the 22r 4 cylinder

Chevy is good idea, most everyone of them needs rebuilt.

If this is a for-run project, my vote goes to o an EK Honda Civic (96-99). They're a dime a dozen, and they're simple little machines.

Don't go with something too old. If being a mechanic is going to be a career, computers will be a part of life. No getting around it.

I like my 87 on up D50/Mighty Max trucks

I gotta say a Yota tacoma. Older the better out of your year choice. Best I had was a 90, followed by a 95. We also had a 98 that wasn't terrible. Thing is, once he rebuilds it, it'll probably last him 20 years. BUT 1995-2004 had faulty frames, so I'd seriously consider 90-94. The frame did rot out in my 95, but the one in the 98 never did. I really don't think you can do wrong with a toyota from 90-94.

1985 straight front axel Toyota 4x4 pickup, 22RE engine.
Super easy engine to rebuild and cheap parts too. Dependable, and it will always be in demand.

Gas ,Tires , Oil..GTO

No puters ..no air bags..

But has Factory AC. Power Windows. Power antenna, PB,PS., Posi rear end, remote mirror

Flow master dual exhaust.

And can be worked on in the Driveway

Yes. Pre fuel injection and pre electronic ignition.