If it starts easily with jumper cables I would guess you either have a bad battery or poor connection to the battery. If you were having the same problem with the jumper cables then I would look elsewhere.

That is a nice looking truck. I'm glad you were able to get the family truck.

Tad


1946 Chevy OS 1.5ton, 1955 GMC 3100, along with other various IH,Ford,Nash,MGB,.....