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Originally Posted by J.Lance

If I had a rusted out SWB 4X4, I'd definitely search out a donor body (o.k., not if, that's what I actually did but I waited for a '68 cab to keep it "original"). 67 swb beds are hard to come by so probably explains the side markers. If the body is clean and straight, that's worth some money right there. Seeing how it's obviously not original, value it by the some of its parts, i.e. swb bed in great shape- $600 to $800, rust free cab- $500 to $800, etc... I usually work this way with non-original trucks. Add it all up in your head and then take about 70 to 80 percent of that to see if it's worth it. The asking price doesn't seem too bad really. Best situation would be if it's a 71-72 swb frame with a '67 cab mounted on it. Be careful that it is not a cut frame. That would also be pretty common on a peiced together truck. Post some pics!

My points are:

1. Look it over with skepticism, paying close attention to "owner engineered" components. Get the details of what the mix and match components are. This will pay off when buying parts for it.
2. Don't pay for a 67 SWB, if it's not.

Mudder67 has an awesome example of what one can do, when it's thought out and well-executed. His is a 67 body on 73-up running gear, probably worth more than an original and whatever he'd ask if he were to sell. Just don't get caught starry-eyed, look it over, then look it over again. A second opinion wouldn't hurt.