68 c-30 swb?

[benjaminearle]

Howdy,

I'm looking seriously at a truck in on, you guessed it, craigslst. It's listed as a C-30 GMC, "all original, except Chevy bed." According to the owner (not original either), it started life as a flatbed and somebody put the fleetside bowtie box on it. Overall i love the truck - simple and pretty clean. 327 I assume, 4-sp, high-hump, buckets. Owner says it has only surface rust in the rockers - easily repairable with a TIG welder (that's not MY def'n of "surface" rust."

One thing bothers me though - in my limited research I find C30s only came with a 133" wheelbase - a SWB bed shouldnt fit (should it?). Also, the pics make the rear axle appear too far forward. Now, with this being a leaf spring truck, not a trailing arm is that easily adjustable - just knock the shackles back? Oh and the wheels have got to go. All my trucks get American Racing Outlaw wheels. I'd like to make an offer on this thing today if i can get some insights from my esteemed colleagues here. Pics attached.

Oh, and what would any of you pay for this?

Thanks,

Ben