At what point do you say restore or part? I would restore if I had the cash/time/knowledge.. And most of all a patient wife! Hate to see things parted, but if its for the benefit of another I guess that's alright..
It's been for sale for a long time.. @ least a year.. Starting price was $9k (a year ago).. Now I believe it's more realistic... If you want to know what rust free really is look @ Cali trucks!!
Now that I see it from far I'm still keeping my vote for black.. It would go with everything else... Black flairs / black snorkel / black grille!!! IMO.. Silver grille looks out of place..