What are the Pros and Cons on getting a old 1960-70 pickup truck?

What are the Pros and Cons on getting a old 1960-70 pickup truck? Preferably Chevy 63 c10 and some ford models. And also what will the Price ranges be to getting one and how much money would I be pocketing in for maintanince? Thank you will the Price ranges be to getting one and how much money would I be pocketing in for maintanince?

C10 trucks 1965-85 are still very popular and the parts source is endless and affordable. This is something you want to take into account when taking on an older project. Buy the best you can afford a nice mild to fully restore tuck like these are going for $2500-$8000. Not bad really some of those old F100 trucks car go for a lot more.

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