My 1954 purchase in 1983 came from southern Indiana, with very little rust. I have way too much money in mine but the value of a classic truck has gone up. And the fun factor is priceless. I am sure I will never get to of mine what I have in it. But the vehicle is the same a new or an old one fixed up. I drove mine today and got 2 thumbs up and a long conversation with a guy who had just purchased a 1953 and I pointed him in the direction of this page. GOOD LUCK.