What to do...

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First time post here. I have been out of cars and trucks for nealy 20 years after selling my 69 Chevelle, 69 Camaro, and 69 Custom 20 a little over 20 years ago.

I have regained an interest and have been looking for a 69-72 1/2 ton for a while in the $5,000 range. I hadn't found anything worth owning aside from a few 3/4 tons, but they still weren't "nice." I am looking for a nice daily drive, not a show truck.

So on an impulse, I buy this thing. One owner since 1978, completely stock and original. 350, 4BBL, Turbo 400, 12 bolt posi with heavu duty suspension and swaw bars. Runs like a top.

So what's the catch? RUST.

With two small kids and a house in the burbs, I don't have a lot of time or space. I can do all of the mechanical work, but body work is out of the question. I can paint the truck at my dad's (he was a car restoration guy).

What do you guys think? Should the project be tackled? Rockers, front fenders, roof rail, cab corners. One strong point is that there is no rust in the bed.