That really is a shame. I'm into rodding, and I'm planning to chop and channel my body, but that was poor work on a poorly planned poor-old-truck. I don't know if I feel sorrier for us, having seen it, or for the owner/builder who really wanted to do something neat and ended up with THAT at the end of his troubles.
I suppose it's nice to be reminded of what happens if you don't take every bit of care needed for something as delicate as auto restoration or modification.