1972 1/2 4 speed found

[rivernut]

I have found a guy who has a real clean chevy 72 1/2 ton long box, 2wd truck.
It is real clean and straight. I can buy it for $1,700. with no motor. I would get the 4 speed tranny with it. He wants $2,700 for the 350 with the 194 heads and body. I really don't need the motor. Any thoughts? I just picked up a 72 that I have talked about on here alot. Maybe I'm getting in over my head or spending too much? I thought about putting this body on my 3/4 ton frame and having both a 2 and 4wd.
Rivernut