Seems like a solid project. I don't know how involved floor pans are as I have never done them, but if you can get it for $1800, seems like it would be a good truck to learn how to do them. I had an '82 full size jimmy with the removable top, it had a 6.2 diesel and the auto. It was a great running truck and I kinda wish I still had it, I loved that it got pretty decent milage for the size of the truck and engine.