Thinking about fixing my 1994 Cheyenne 2500... worth it?

[Joss]

I’ve had this 1994 Cheyenne 2500 sitting outside my house for a few years now. It has a bad tranny, and my dad said I can either fix it up or he’ll just scrap it for parts since he’s not a Chevy guy. It’s an Oklahoma truck, so there’s quite a bit of rust, but the engine is strong and it’s 4WD. I want to swap the grille because the W/T front looks a bit ugly to me. With classic Chevy prices skyrocketing, I’d rather make do with what I have than buy a whole new truck. So, is it even worth it? What kind of money should I expect to spend?
What I have.

vs
The Vision

[Lyle]

A lot of cost, time, and effort compared to the reward. But sometimes it’s all about the labor of love.

[Thyme]

It’s not the journey, it’s the friends we made along the way. And the totally unique cusses that come out during a project!

[Destiny]

If you’re handy and don’t mind some rust, it could be a fun project. Just make sure to budget for unexpected repairs!