Hello!
It's good to see another 'Bolter in Wisconsin!
It's always hard to judge the value of a project,so that is why you've fond so few comments on that subject. The value could also vary on the style of truck (1/2 ton, panel, large truck, etc.). From your description I am assuming that this is a 1/2-ton pick-up. Look closely to areas like the cab corners (under the fenders) as this is an area where rust is most common.
I'm not surprized that the bed is in rough shape, these trucks worked for a living!
From what you've said the floor boad is gone, the main part of the floorboard was an insert. Check the sides of the floor that angle up toward the firewall. If this part is weakened due to rust, it could be very hard to repair.
Another area is the windshield frame, this is a formed steel piece that likes to rust! There are reproduction frames (at least there were at one time) but these are extruded aluminum. If your going for 100 point restoration it would be a minus, but if you are like me it's no problem.
That brings me to another point, what are your goals (100 point restoration, a "driver" restoration, mild street rod, or ?).
Also, does he have a title, that adds to the value, without it it mostly a parts truck (although it possibly could be titled, but it would difficult).
As for the cost, if it has a title, and is solid (less the bed) the price is maybe at the the top (based on what you've said), but it's hard to say.
There is an article in the tech tips (
http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/gettingstarted.html) that may be of some help.
If you got an other question, I would be glad to offer my 2 cents worth.
Randy B.
Slinger, WI
