1969 CST10 4x4 shortbed good deal?

[97SilveradoZ71]

Looking at this CST10 4x4
AZ truck but obviously well used.
Guy is at $8k firm.
It runs and drives.
Smokes a little on startup.
Driver front wheel bearing loose aka lots of play.
Needs windshield and lots of TLC
Frame has been welded by steering box
Rear leaf spring shackles have been welded to frame due to previous cracking
Currently has 350 engine and 350 auto trans
Was originally a 4 speed truck and guy says he has a 4 speed manual he will give with truck.
Guy also give a short bed frame if I want to clean it up and move everything to other frame.

As you can see in pics it’s rough but only rust through is the rockers, edge of cab floor and underneath cab supports. This caused cab to dent into bed a little bit.

I know these go for a lot but I still think 8k is kinda big and I’d be happier at 6.5k but he won’t budge.

What do you all think?



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