Indifferent. I am a purist  when he comes to classic british cars.   I do NOT like Honda Vtec swap in classic minis.. or Jag swap to chevy  V8.. same for MGBs..    at my old age. I can pick and choose WHO I want  sell to these days.. which includes.. W.L.Bs.., brokers.. or mormons... later bc

I didn't say I was going to do it, but if one needed a lot of work, or was already pretty modified, then I would. This one is for my other half, and she wants a reliable one. So if I find a pickup that is nice, well put together, good engined, then we are fine. I will save the power for my other cars. We already have a fast mini and have owned lots of fun cars (we autocross/track together), i.e. a Caterham, 300+hp lotus elise, etc... 

...so this is another one, but for daily driving.  If I find one like McGees, for example, then that is one I would likely not touch! Further, if I do anything to my cars, I always engineer it to be undone for a future owner. 

Yes, I would be amazed if anyone would sell a P/U for such a project. Having been into classic minis for 51 years, when my son ( age 19 ) wanted Honda power I bought him a Honda, when he wanted a P/U I bought him a Dodge. If he ever becomes interested in minis there are six at the shop to choose from. Steve (CTR)

indifferent..  I just re read your post about converting  the pick up to V tec. I will NOT sell any mini to anyone who is this STUPIC....   later bc

tenmoke. I should have bought Bobs. . Alvis TD 21 cabrio..in Norcross Ga..  but  just could NOT see $ 200 large for it.. as you can buy nice Coupe for 25000 quid  in the UK..fyi .I am thinning the heard.. I am selling off the two 110 land rovers.. the two figaros and the two ..3 door soft top G wagons..  I NEVER drive any of these six cars..  later bc

Werewolf, good taste on the Alvis. Beautiful car. 

If you're going to toss the front and rear subframes and the powertrain, and you have a large budget, why not get our hosts' fiberglass pickup shell and build it up from there? Most people who go to the extent of a VTEC conversion will do a custom interior, seats, etc. so why not just build it from one of these shells?

Also saves an original pickup which are relatively rare. https://www.minimania.com/part/ABSMS048/Classic-Austin-Mini-Pick-up-Body-Shell-Kit-Fiberglass

when are the first  year of the pick up?? 1961?? indifferent.. the problem with finding a nice pick up or van. is that were used for work vehicles..  rode hard and put up wet..  very few nices ones around in 2019.  later bc ps. I do NOT sell cars to anyone in California.. PERIOD..

indifferent.. I have a pick up here in NC.. all metal work is done.. engine /tranny built and have all new parts to finish..  email me off line for photos..  NOT cheap. .think it is a 1973..NOT FOR SALE to CALIFORNIA due to CARB regs.. later bc  [email protected]   phone.. 1.704.487.6797 home  fyi.. I have found an Alvis TD 21 that is done that I want in the UK..and this will pay for it..  l

Yeah, I have seen so many so much better for the same or a bit more. But yes, on the right track!

https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/atq/d/compton-austin-mini-trade/6926063786.html

I am in CA, so 67 or older probably best, or one registered here ... or one that could be either way with whatever that needs!

It doesn't have to be fully restored, but decent body/paint would be great as I will just be doing a honda conversion/rear subframe replacement on day 1. 

I have a pretty large budget.