Saddle tanks in SWB?

[Tomahawk30]

I'm looking at a 1970 Chevy 2wd SWB and I thought I'd get a little feedback from my fellow board members. I'd probably get it to driver status and use it for my commute for a while, and then when I'm done with my 72 Jimmy start cleaning it up for paint and mild resto.

Asking price on the truck I'm looking at is $3200. 350 engine, th350 transmission. Looks like maybe a posi rear end according to the SPID. Mechanically, it is supposedly a driver as-is, but he thinks there is a valve that needs work. From that I'll assume the engine just needs gone through. I don't know the condition of the rest of the mechanicals yet. The cab does needs a bit of work (rocker panels and the passenger corner from what he's telling me). Needs a little repair behind the wheel of the driver side fender as well.

I've yet to check it out in person, but everything I've seen (SPID sticker and matching VIN) indicate that it was always a shortbox. However, it appears to have saddle tanks... Has anyone seen saddle tanks on a 2wd shorty? Personally I'd rather they weren't there as the bed is in great shape otherwise.

Just for kicks, here's how the SPID decodes:
B30: Floor Carpeting
G80: Rear Positraction Axle
T60: Heavy Duty Battery
Z53: Gauges AMP, oil, temp
504: Medium Olive
BX2: Bodyside Mldg Wide-Lower
G50: Heavy Duty Rear Spring
M49: Turbo Hydra-Matic Transmission
V43: Rear Step Bumper Equipped
Z62: Cust Comf & Conv Equipped
632: Olive Cust Cloth Trm

And here's all of the pictures that I have...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jakesau...7629135798287/

Any and all feedback welcome!