Buyer Beware

[ljerryd]

I am starting my search for a decent relatively inexpensive PU to serve as my part-time hauler and some time project. I have not seen much other than some total restorations that are beautiful, but currently way out of my range.
Is there a sticky or a series of posts somewhere here already that list some of the things to watch out for. Obviously, cab corner and rocker panel rust are pretty common. Are there other areas that are prone to rust? Are there some areas that render a truck nothing but scrap? Since I'm in Texas, I'm hoping a local find might not have major rust, but we are taking 35 year old sheet metal.
If someone can point me elsewhere for this, that would be fine.

Thanks,

Jerry in DFW