Faults:

The body had serious rust problems. The floor, rocker panels, driver door, hood, and both quarter panels were all repaired or replaced.

The window crank for the tailgate glass wore out by about 140,000 miles (the lock actually fell out one day).

General Comments:

This machine was a tank. It plowed snow, pulled trailers and campers, and yanked stumps from the yard.

It was possibly the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. Even when it was near 190,000 miles, I always felt confident that it would get me to my destination. 5 hour, 265 mile trips to the mountains of north central Pennsylvania were common, and I can only remember a weak fuel pump delaying one trip.

No, it wasn't great on gas (15 mpg on the road), but it could do so much.

The back seat sat higher than the front seats. Great for my kids to see everything.

The transmission was exceptionally smooth.

When I traded it in in 2002, I wondered if I was making a mistake. It had no squeaks or rattles, and the drive train performed like new (quiet and smooth).

The best vehicle I have ever owned in 40 years of driving.

Faults:

I received this car as a gift from a friend, and it was in fair/poor condition at the time. The engine was in the process of being rebuilt, and the power steering pump finally ceased to function. Other than that, it was mechanically perfect.

General Comments:

This truck has ENDLESS potential as far as after market add-ons and replacement body parts are concerned. The body was rusted in the usual places (rocker panels, quarter panels) but was fixed with a little elbow grease and some Bondo. The interior was more or less a basket case when I got it and still is from what I have heard. The performance was somewhat poor, but the low-end torque was amazing! The exhaust note was something from a horror movie and the truck took over the road like a monster with wheels.

4x4 handling was bumpy, but this is a not-for-comfort vehicle! I used this vehicle as a temporary driver in the summer and to go 4-wheeling primarily. In the time I had it, the Blazer was what made me realize that old Chevy's were true beasts. This vehicle, with 33 inch mudders and a 4 inch lift, scared my neighbors beyond belief. On the road and off, this vehicle was unstoppable. Under the hood housed enough space for 2 men sitting comfortably. The addition of a removable top made the vehicle great for driving on the beach or in the dirt. I eventually had to make room for my new Honda so I gave it back to my friend, who refuses to let go of it. This truck is a monument to how trucks should be, and nothing comes close by today's standards.