$3,500`68 Stepside/Would you buy it?

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It won`t sit for long.This car dealer has a basic`68 Stepside for sale for $3,500.My friend knows him and he may get down to $3g:fresh teal paint,6cyl/3spd,all original,not rustfree/pretty solid.I looked at the floor@the kickpanel,it`s solid.The paint looks cash!It has the bright trim on grille,white bumpers/hubcaps,and duals.The rockers aren`t rusted into the floor or theit top.Metal was riveted over the outer curved area,a good job,they`re still the original.The rear cab supports are bad,the bed wood has some rot in an area near the front.I know this was a quick "make it look good" paint job over a pretty darn solid/un beat-up original.It does look good!I could slap a set of wheels on and have a respectible lookin`ride.If it wasn`t painted,it would be alot cheaper and someday it`ll need more work,I know.But,I feel suckered in on this one.I have a clean/painted frame w/ECE 4/6 drop and rebuilt 5-lug suspension I could set the body on and sell this frame/drivetrain.I also just bought a`71 shortbed 4wd with alot of rust on the lower body that could be donated for under this truck.I could leave it alone and putt it around with a new set of whitewalls/full wheelcovers.