Sounds like you are looking for a unicorn.
Yes, pretty much I think. The only saving grace is that I have plenty of time.
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Sounds like you are looking for a unicorn.
Hell yeah! Bullet proof engines. That small block platform has been around since the mid sixties up until 2002.View attachment 1832256 this for sale
The only thing about those years is the cheap metal used in the panels and bed. If you find one that is good shape and isn't rusty I wouldn't think twice about coming off the hip a 1,000 or a little more for a good no rust job. Then undercoat it. Then sand down to patina and flat clear and so on.
If it has one of those GM carbs on it first off hook a chain to the carburetor and hook the other end to a funny car. Then have them do a hole shot and yank that retarded ***** off their. Put a Holley 600 double pumper on it from Summit. You will get a lot better power and few degrees of timing have a nice running truck that won't let you down. Those early years GM plugged the adjusting screws with metal plugs to keep ADD hands off. HP restricting pieces of crap. Holley makes a direct replacement or you can go with a double pumper carbs for more power. Best money you will ever spend.
Holly 600 LOL!!!
The WORST leaking piece of junk carb ever. Stick one on if you want to burn your truck to the ground.