New guy here on the site, with little experience restoring trucks. I posted earlier about body work, and consensus seemed to be to get a southern truck with good body, and re-work that. So I see a few good candidates, but they are 4X2. What's involved in converting to a 4X4? Is it worth the time/effort/money?

 

It'd definitely be cheaper and wiser to hold out for a southern 4x4. Price differences are not enough between 2wd and 4wd to justify the time and money you'd spend on converting. The only time I could see that being worth it is if the particular truck had some sentimental value.

 

I'd keep looking for a 4x also. You pretty much need a parts truck to do the conversion.