These are the best photos I can get at the time being, we've been getting nothing but snow these days in the Northeast.
I believe this truck has almost all the original parts, including trim, but was partially dismantled five years ago by a couple teenagers for a "restoration"
But, speaking to them on the phone, they know a bit about older cars, and evidently the engine can be turned by hand.
Internal engine bits I can figure out, but in case I have to rip the head off and fiddle with the valves, I'd like to know if headgaskets are still available.
I'll give it a good effort to get the original engine running. Worse case scenario, and depending on motor mount location, I have a bunch of Volvo B20b engines, and a spare race-spec 1100cc Austin healey engine bouncing around.
Old cars are my passion, reliability is a bonus, and speed should be worked towards. Plus, this truck will hopefully replace a pig of an F150 I've been using on and off for the past few years. The giant mid-80s behemoth style. If this is truly a 1/2 ton pickup in a small package, I think I found my new gofer mobile.
Thanks again for all the help, I knew this was the right place to ask my questions!