I gotta say, I really like the standard cab 71 to 80 2wd trucks.
I have 2 now and would LOVE to find a swept line.
I like that straight axle too.
Had one back in the 80's and daily drove the heck out of it.
Never needed 4 wheel drive myself.
For me it would mean I would just get farther into the woods before I got stuck.
10 grand would go a loooong way in this type truck, if you are able to get it outside the rust belt.