Is It Worth Continuing ?

[70GMCer]

I bought this 83 back in early April (this year) knowing that I got a good deal, but not knowing how far I want to go with it.

I wanted to 1st get most everything mechanically correct & then make a discussion on whether to keep going or not.

After buying the truck, thinking it was a short bed fleet, I found out that somewhere in it's past, that a sb frame & the bed had been changed out.

This was an original Long bed I found out after the fact.

Who ever did the change did it right though.

The original cab, front sheet metal & drive train are still intact. 305 4brl w/400 trans & 12 bolt rear. Although I don't think the trans is original.

This is also a rust free truck & it is a well optioned Silverado.

How ever, most of the cruise control parts are missing. The AC system is missing the lines & compressor.

The interior is complete along with the power windows, locks, tilt column AM/FM & pulse wipers.

I got everything working such as all the gauges.

Replaced Lights, new headliner & carpet.

Interior is freshened up to driver quality. Installed a new front windshield, front bumper & other odds & ends.

The decision is whether to continue on to do the paint, front & rear suspension rubber, repair or replace the AC, & cruise control or sell it......

The PO had just put on new tires, exhaust, shocks & brakes all around.

I guess what's holding me back is the fact that it is NOT an original SB truck.

So, not sure if I want to put anymore money into it.

So far, including the price of the truck, I have about $7500 into it.

Looking for honest opinions on what to do.......