The radiator had a leak.
The tires needed to be replaced.
The 4 wheel drive linkage had to be worked on.
I bought this truck four years ago for $2500 bucks. I put in around $1500 in maintenance and $1500 in a paint job since I bought it. If you need a reliable, tough, go anywhere vehicle this is the one to get.
However, she needs some TLC (she is, in fact, 25 years old). That means she is an antique. She doesn't drive like one, though. You can still romp on her engine and, even though it is a stock 350, you still get a sense of her power.
She also drives across country very well. To get from Salida, CO to Nashville, TN it cost $100 bucks in gas money. Which is around 10 miles to the gallon. This won't bother you though. When you see a new vehicle with all kinds of computers under the hood waiting for problems to happen you know that if something goes wrong with your baby, it will take a part that costs 12 cents and some pliers to fix it.
I am in iraq right now in support of the war against terrorism. I know this next sentence is going to sound redneck, but... God, I miss my old pick-up truck.
God bless you for your service to this country. I hope you get reunited with your pickup soon. I have a 1978 Silverado 3/4 2wd mint with 40,000 original miles. 350, Auto. Would never part with it.
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