Well, for better or worse, the deal i cooked up came through on a '69 i looked at a week ago. I got the boards opinion on pricing, etc. before i shot the gentleman an offer (i love decent unrestored, trucks - so i had beer goggles on at first viewing)
The goal is for the end result to be similar to the (unknown to me) board member's truck in the bottom pic, except with those "swingin 70's" US mags on there instead of new billets-----
so i was just wanting basic wood with a clear finish --- i am not in the mood for a showpiece right now, so this will be my "go to home depot" truck -- or whatever. I won't haul rocks in it, but i definitely plan to use it !!