One short note on the 3800's -- brake parts for the 1-ton Huck brakes are pretty much unobtanium, especially the drums. Shoes can be relined, but will be spendy. I haven't had to source suspension parts, but I suspect they may be the same. Sheet metal wise, the cabs and front clips are the same as 1/2-tons and the same things apply as far as usual rust areas (lower cab corners and lower cowls) Patch panels are available. Engines and trannies are not too bad (4-speed SM-420s have rebuild kits readily available.) Finding a driveable one would be great and money ahead. *Keeping* it driveable ... WAY easier with a 1/2-ton.
Check our Tech Tips for upgrades to keep the 3/4 and 1-ton AD trucks modern road friendly. Also, check in at the Tons o Fun (1-ton) forum for advice, too. A LOT of resident knowledge there.
Hope to have you join the 3/4 & 1-ton club! As Don said, we 1-ton (and most 3/4-ton) owners are generally better looking and more ruggedly he-man like!
