1955 GMC: Mud Hauler

We can't think of a vehicle that is less useful than this 1955 4x4 GMC panel in Parkton. Impossible to parallel park. Blind spots the length of the thing. Wheel hum that drowns out the radio. But man, what a cool looking beast. If I were a contractor in the boonies who regularly drove on Forest Service roads, I'd have to take a look at this one.
The owner is asking $4,500 for the truck. He'll take $1,000 if he keeps the 35 BFGs. Either way, we think it's a bit too much. Owner says he bought the truck to restore it, but didn't get too far. It's rusty and the top is peppered with dents. It's got a lamo 400 small block and rear end from a 1987 Chevy. It sounds like truck isn't ready to roll, though it's hard to tell (the seller isn't into periods, so the ad is nearly incomprehensible).
We're saying $3,000 with both sets of wheels. Appeal to the owners logic. He says he needs the cash for another project. More likely, he realized the '55 is useless.