I would like to thank everyone for their sound advice. It's always nice to hear from folks that have been there and done it.

I work with this fellas dad and their both straight shooters. They rigged up a fuel pump and a gas can to get it running. He does have the bed with the tailgate. The bed has two stake holders? In front of the rear fender. Although at sometime one of them on the drivers side has been cut flush with the bed. I assume to allow for a spare tire. The fenders on the bed don't flare at the back. So I don't think their the right ones. Although he does have another set that does flare out and they come as part of the deal. All the parts are there plus a few extras.
If I do get the truck I want to put it on a newer frame so the brakes and all are modern. I would like to drive this truck every day.
I guess I'll probably wind up pulling the trigger on it. It sounds like I can get my money back out of it if I need to. I have four kids so it might be a fun project for us.
Thanks again, Mike