1969 chevy truck Buy it or Pass? Help?

[67Mach1]

Ok, here is the truck. Many of you might remember it from the members posting of it a few months ago. Well it is back up for sale. http://striker169.net/Truck/Truck%204/Index.htm
current owner cant keep it as he is also moving.

I have inspected the truck and it is a good, if not great,collection of parts(note with exception of cab, see photos).


Here tis the problem. I dont need it, but I want it. mainly the engine and transmission. The 454 sounded strong, doors, fenders and other parts are in great shape but I dont need them. Could sell but then I spend loads of time trying to sell stuff to get my investment back.

I am supposed to drive it today( last visit was out of gas )

Any thing with a 454 I need to know or check out specificaly?

Lastly, what would the bed on this thing be worth? Dont need it and it would be the first thing I would try to sell? Better yet, is any one looking for something like this bed?

Thanks,
Thomas