Hi Some old farm trucks were not in great shape mechanically when last used, so issues could be plenty from motor brake and electrics like others said with adding sitting to. Tires blowing could be another issue when you start using it.
To be honest the worst/ best option depending on how you think, is drag it home cut the cab off and make a trailer with it to tow with a tractor. That gets rid of most of your issues except tires in one go, if you are not doing long hauls like you say.
I was looking for an old gravel truck for the farm. in the end I found a chassis and box to build a trailer. All i have to worry about is tires. The 100 hp fwa tractor will pull it in worse conditions than the truck could drive it's self with in reason. I'm not messing with a 40 year old plus gas motor or any other issues with the truck being unreliable total junk, like cheap trucks are round here for less than $4000.
I Paid $1000 for the 13ft gravel box and tandem axle frame, I brought used heavy 8" box 13 ft long for $200 to build the hitch when I cut the frame off, in front of the head hoist. I could of used the frame rails and made the hitch but wanted something that looked real nice, as I want to be able use this trailer on the highway a bit to. I figure I will have a nice looking useful trailer with working lights,and good tires for $1800 and a bit of time. Last year that trailer would sell in auction for $4000, and I already have a shop customer wants to hire or buy it, so I might build another one if I can get another similar deal. Regards Robert
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