Project Truck

[Noah96]

Hey guys new to the forum and been wanting a truck for a long time. Right now I'm looking at a 72 k10 lwb V-8 4spd fairly rusty and a 70 c20 lwb I-6 4spd solid but usual cab rocker rust. Just don't know which would be easier to work on as a first project any insight would be appreciated.

[Boog]

Welcome to the addiction. Go for the one needing the least rust repair and body work. The mechanicals are the easier part.

[Overdriven]

Always go for the one with the least amount of rust. Rust is consuming, time consuming, $ consuming, etc. First projects should also be as easy as possible. Lots of first timers lose enthusiasm pretty quickly when things don't look like they're progressing. Rust repair by nature involves the vehicle being torn apart and staying that way for quite awhile making it hard to see progress. Get the truck with the least rust and that's the most complete, least backed up that you can afford. You'll be happier for it.

[faribran]

Yes, what they said. Good advice

[68GRNK20]

I agree the least amount of rust is best, unless your a body man paying someone else to fix rust adds up fast, I just bought a 68 K20 3/4 ton because the cab is in good shape and other panels can be replaced.