Same new guy with frame questions

[tomsC10R]

Well, I went and looked at a 68 frame that's for sale.

It is a shortbox frame. Full suspension intact.

But it's been in Wiscsonsin for quite some time by the looks of it.

The frame looks like it's in fairly good condition except for a few spots. One frame bed mount (where the bed would be attached to) was rusted out. There seemed to be alot of rust inbetween the frame and the rear upper coil spring perches. Grabbed a piece and broke it off. The Control arms (Truck arms) seemed to be spreading apart and it looked like there was something wedged inbetween the two layers of metal (rust??) The rest of the frame looked solid, mainly just surface rust.

So now I have a few more questions for everyone.

1) How hard is it and what is involved in replacing the frame bed mount and the spring perches? Can I buy new ones or do I have to find them? How much are these?

2) How much are new control (truck arms)?

3) Does the crossmember (above the rearend) fit between the frame and the upper spring perches? Maybe that's what was rusted. I guess I should've looked a little closer.

4) What are most people asking for a frame of this type? How much would a totally stock 12 bolt go for? Just curious.

Sorry for the long post.

Thanks again,
Tom