Thinking of buying a project... Looking for input

[Tomahawk30]

Hi guys,

I'm looking at picking up a 1970 shortbox stepside GMC 4x4... He's had it for sale (not listed anywhere that I can find) for a while now, and last I saw he was asking $3000 OBO. I was thinking of offering him around $2500 for it. Doesn't look to terribly rusted, although it does need some bodywork on the front fenders, cab, and doors. The kick panels are both very solid, cab corners are solid, and it needs one of the two door sills replaced. Looking at the SPID, it looks like it was an original black shortbox, although it doesn't show anything for the engine / transmission combo. Currently has a 350 / 4speed setup. I loaded some pics I snapped into a photo gallery... Just looking for some input as to what people have seen comparable trucks for. I know they aren't really worth a ton fixed up, but I thought this might be a fun first build for me if I don't just buy a finished product. Thanks!


http://www.flickr.com/photos/jakesau...7625661728149/