Thanks for looking first of all! The truck was in a salvage yard then it was restored about 8 years ago yes it does need the clear coat redone cause the current owner im selling the truck for let it set uncovered under trees. It started out with a 350 engine and different tranny, ecently we changed the motor and tranny to the sbc 400 and turbo 350 tranny! yes the tail gate has been welded shut and crappy job of bondoing the seams and its cracking and falling apart. we have the metal for inside the bed it just needs the wood. the interior looks much better than the outside but this truck is pretty fast for a mostly stock truck!!! no solicitors or help selling if you have any questions please contact me at tfinstallation@yahoo.com