You have a conundrum.
The truck appears to be solid enough to put on the road.
You want to have a completely restored truck.
Though the truck is solid, it takes nearly as much time, effort and money to restore it as it does a basket case.
Drive that sucker, I say.
Carl


1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission