Ask some questions first. You need to know where the rust damage, if any (haha) was. How was it repaired. Your main concern should be the cab. Look over the windshield. Was it hacked-in, newspapered over? And then painted. Maybe a "before" shot from the owner can give you some clues on where to look. The paint work seems OK. But it's certainly not high end.
All in all if the cab is pretty clean, I think it's a smokin' deal.
And everything should fit onto the 3/4 ton chassis just fine. Maybe a little hole drilling here, and little adjustment there. But those same components went right on the 3/4 tons right from the Factory. Judging by the condition of the rear end, I think a frame swap may be just what this truck needs. Good Luck.
Last edited by k10; 03/13/2011 2:39 PM.