It looks like it has had some kids driving it at one time, its probably going to need a new clutch, they could have tried racing it too, it likely needs a bunch of work.
I think that the kids in the picture are probably of the perspective buyer's,or the current owner. If the shift knob is worn,it would've been from years of use,which those transmissions were designed for. All of these old trucks need a bunch of work,but that's part of the adventure!
