Need some advice on 71 C10

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First of all if this is in the wrong section or the Mods need to remove this I understand, also a little bit of a long read so I apologize in advance.

Currently I am disabled due to a few autoimmune diseases, and lack the energy to really take care of this truck anymore. I also have a dilemma, my 71 c10 has a transmission problem; a few leaks ranging from the shift linkage, to the Speedo casing and real seal… just about everything is leaking except for the front seal. The cheapest estimate I got was just to rebuild the transmission at around $800 (with a mild shift kit included). I REALLY DO NOT want to get rid of this truck, but I think that I might end up having to bite the bullet I was wondering if you guys could help me out. I was thinking that if need be I sell my truck as is or do I spend the money to fix it up. In the long run I believe I might have to let it go eventually…

So I was wondering what you think it is worth now versus how much it would be worth after fixing the problems.

-Thanks in advance!!
There are a few pros and cons with the truck….
•Rebuilt motor with around ~20,000 miles
•Mild cam –(old school term 3/4 cam)
•Edelbrock Intake
•Edelbrock Thunder Series 1806 carb
•2-inch drop spindles
•Airbags on the rear
•Long tube headers
•Has A/C but compressor is not installed
•Transmission leaks...
•Carpet got wet so I had to remove it
•Body molding removed but holes not patched
•Has few surface rust issues but not cancerous rust





my attempt at customizing gauges


Bucket seats out of mystery GM donor, though I know the color is Carmine






Again sorry for being so long but wanted to be thorough.