Ummmm, a record 70 days over 100 degrees had sumpin' ta do wit it!(read that in the news this morning)
My hubby and I absolutely loveTexas, all things Texas....but the heat drove us out.
There's a ton of additional money in the parts on the truck, beyond what I listed. You said engine is fine, I think there's 2 people looking for a good engine right now.
The other idea that's REALLY DOABLE....advertise and sell the truck here on the forum as a "parts truck".......then you don't have to pull any parts.
We've seen those selling for around $1,500 - $3,000 recently with a blown engine, but you've got a good engine!
Let me know if I can help.