I always want to hear them run first. Even if it starts for you, is the engine any good? It was parked for a reason. I wouldn't buy any body panels until the truck moves and stops, especially floor panels. Those are flat pieces that can be home made for a fraction of the cost of patch panels. I've replaced the floor, inner and outer rockers, inner quarter panels, trunk supports and floor and the rear fender lip of my 48 coupe without buying a single patch. I'm sure I saved thousands doing it that way and I'm honing my metal fabrication skills on top of it.

Don't assume anything on these old trucks, they'll turn around and bite you. Be sure the engine runs first, don't assume it will,
Good luck,
Scott

Scott Ward

2 1948 1.5-ton Loadmasters
The red one and The snow pusher
1 1950 3100
1 1955.1 Chevy 6500
1 1954 Chevy 6500 2-Ton
1 1955 1st Series COE 5700
1 1963 K20 (454)
1 1964 C10 (350)
1 1951 1.5-ton Dump Truck
1953 and a 1956 Ford F800

Raising a teenager is like trying to nail Jello to a tree!