I'm at a crossroads on a truck I picked up this summer outside of Atlanta.
I figured buying a "southern" salt free truck was the way to go on a C10 build. I did some research and found the vin indicated it was a Atlanta build truck, and spent all 44 years within 150 miles of its original birthplace after a few conversations with the current owner.
After looking at about 30 pics. I drove about 14 hours and 1000 kmi. south non-stop on a 12 pack of Red Bull
to buy the truck from upstate NY. I was disappointed in the truck standing next to it to say the least. We went back and forth on the price and I figured if I drove all way home with nothing it would have been a total loss trip ($750) but if I brought it home at a "cant refuse" price I could sell it at home and possibly cover my travel expenses.
The truck is solid except for the firewall and cab front (covered in fiberglass and painted flat black) It must have had 44 yrs of pine needles in the heater/air box that really took a toll on the rust..what a mess.
I have started to repair the heater box opening and the rotted out sides already but am wondering if its worth the effort to repair, or should I start looking for a rust free "donor cab" instead? In this area these trucks are pretty weathered if I was to find one in a junkyard.
Opinions?