Hello everyone..new guy here.i have a few questions 72c10

[72c10porter]

Ok so I have this jalopy 1972 c10 long bed...here are the questions I have about it
1) Is it worth the time and money to fix
2) This truck has factory rear leafsprings..does that offer a better ride then coils?
3) this truck has a rotted wood bed but I got 2 parts trucks with this and one has a metal bed should I swap beds or redo the wood?(which is more desired)
4) should I look for a shortbed project instead?

That's pretty much it for now and referring to question #1

Id say its in fair/decent shape
The usual cab corners,rockers are roached(atleast the drip rail,roof is solid)
Info:
1972
Chevy c10
Longbed fleetside
Raunchy puke green I think gm calls it olive green & white pained pinstripe and top
Has original 350 (to my knowledge)
4spd manual(with low)

P.s since ive owned it ive put the wheels on it that I jacked off my chevelle

a bad to the bone 68 impala steering wheel with functioning horn

bucket seats from a 94 cavaliers(3 bolts match perfect only need to drill 1hole if you want the 4th bolt
...I didn't)

Billet grill ,grill bezel,headlights& bevels


71 doors(personally like the metal over the factory plastic)

Also switched it from points to hei


Then the mechanical stuff to make it road worthy tune-up,service (brake shoes,calipers,booster,master cylinder ,ect)

I still have all the original stuff ive taken off btw...I kind of went ham if I liked it...I did it...if not I replaced it with something i did

Dont be scared to tell if its a lemon....I only put a alternator in a Buick...old guy told me to take
all 3 but this one I was able to drive home and only one with a title
I will try to upload some pictures soon

Thanks in advance guys

[72c10porter]

[kolle_hond]

Welcome!
1) Unfortunately, I don't know much about the value of these trucks in the states, but it probably depends on which direction you intend to take it (using it for a normal truck, building it up as a custom, or making it show quality)
2) I have coils, and they definitely have an awesome, soft ride. Body roll is pretty bad around corners, so it depends on if you prefer a softer or harder ride (each has their pros and cons)
3) In my opinion, swap for the metal bed. It's just more practical, and I have not heard of any extra value due to having a wooden bed.
4) I do know that the short wheel base is far more popular in the states, but that also means they cost more. And you already have this truck, so I would say do this one and only swap it for a swb if you find one for cheap.

[72c10porter]

Thanks kolle_hond
That's kinda what I was thinking since I only have about $75 worth of labor in it and spare parts I had lying around...
Here is the sticker from the glove box...I really dont know what any of it means

[Andyking1203]

That sticker on the glove box is the option list your truck was equipped with from the factory, as far as "what's the truck worth", I think that's at each person's own decision. Money wise most likely not much unless you part it out.. but if you like the truck and enjoy working/building on it then it could be "priceless"!! Just my 2 cents