Purchase Dilemma 1970 CST LWB

[Bert W]

I looked at this truck yesterday (12/14). I'll say the current owner is named Jim. Jim purchased this truck from his 94 year old neighbor who purchased the truck new in 1970. Jim has all of the paperwork, even the card under the seat. It has no rust. Since we breathe water here in Mississippi, that is rare. It has what appears to be the original 350 2bbl engine and automatic transmission. Jim has painted the engine. everything is orange and silver, even the radiator support. He painted the interior and dyed the seat/dash non original colors. (look at steering column for original). Everything on the SPID is present except the chrome rear bumper. It does not have power steering or power brakes. The color is dark bronze over medium bronze (also on SPID) I have not seen this combination before. Jim did a roll in bedliner as well. As you can see, the dirver side bed is folded a little and not creased. There is a small scratch type dent in the hood and one in the bottom of the tailgate. Jim wants $3500. I have done all of this rambling to ask, is this a fair price for this truck? All of my past truck projects have been $500 & $1500 specials, so for me this is a lot of money for an old pick up. I'd like to know what some of you think. Keep in mind that some of your comments will be used to convince the wife of the need for another truck. Here is a link. Oh yeah, the steering wheel looks like its from a 72.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/?cmd=...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT