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.
I have mechanical Aptitude. I can screw up anything.