1970 Chevy C10 with a 454 What do you think

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I have been looking for 67-72 trucks all over Phoenix, vegas, and Ca. I have found uite a few but want the perfect platform to start with.

I drove a guys truck and looked at it today. It however did not run very well. here the plus+
THe body seemed fairly in good condition. Paint was ugly but no rust seemed to be involved. The body would need to be sanded down and finished off. Both rockers seemed to have no rust on them at all. Is there a better way to tell with a painted truck?
The truck was an original 350 truck but a 454 is in the truck ot just runs CRAPPY!!! pedal to the floor and it goes NO WHERE! not that big of a deal as I would be buying this truck for a straight clean body, not for the motor. Ill rebuild it.
It had power steering but it seemed to be added on later. The inner fender on the drivers side seemed to be trimmed to clear the pump. Is this normal? anyone know? had a 4" notch cut into it.
Tailgate is shot and a small dent in the bed side. Nothing a little body work cannot take care of.
The drip rails seem fine but once again the paint could hide something.
The doors are good but they drilled holes for a 6x9 and 6 1/2" speaker... so doors will need replacing to make look good or a patch job. what do you recommend?
Oh and it is drum all the way around and the first 3 inches of pedal was nothing then it began to stop. This normal for these trucks? seems odd.
anyways. He said he would take 4k for this truck, what do you think from these crappy pics?