truck talk

[souperman000]

Or save up some more, get a nice old diesel. Get the used cooking oil from the restaurants/bars/gas station, free fuel.

If your at all worried about gas prices...

Thats my plan!

 

[fowler]

After driving many desiels I don't think I'd ever get one without a turbo
Mine gets twice the performance between the turbo and non turbo models

Although turbos mean computers
U may as learn at some point as all cars have computers now

It is great for engine diagnostics and running checks

 

[Orange Krate]

After driving many desiels I don't think I'd ever get one without a turbo
Mine gets twice the performance between the turbo and non turbo models

Although turbos mean computers
U may as learn at some point as all cars have computers now

It is great for engine diagnostics and running checks

Not necessarilly. I'v just learned that I can put an all mechanical fuel pump on my '99 24v Cummins and ditch the computer altogether if I want. But, I'm not going to do that until the body dies and I resurrect the engine in a much older truck body.

 

[B.M.800]

Thats my plan!

My brother has a 92 and 97 Cummins 12valve he runs cooking oil in. I like the 92... its fun goin down the road, lookin back through the mirrors seein billowing black smoke as he goes through the gears... I want one.

But, I'm not going to do that until the body dies and I resurrect the engine in a much older truck body.

Sounds like fun, be sure to post it up when you do!
What body style would you use?

 

[Bluethunder3320]

I'm kind of partial to my '80-'86 half ton Ford. It's been super reliable, and the 300 I6 is the best pickup engine around, stump pulling torque and can pull down 20mpg with a manual and conservative driving.
If you do find a fullsize Bronc, this is the motor to look for. The '83ish and older carbureted models with Duraspark II ignition are dead simple and reliable to boot. You can literally stand in the engine bay to work on it.

Here's one example for sale in CT (guy probably doesn't know what he's talking about when he says it has a V6) that I bet you could talk down to a grand. http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/2851465274.html
'80-'86 Fords come up for sale cheap all the time, since you're probably willing to do a little work and maybe some rot repair you should be able to find a deal.

that truck is mint. but too bad im not ready (or allowed) to get a truck just yet.

only looking at options,

but in a few months i may be looking for the exact one to get.


a bronco with a diesel would be sweet too, but ill have bad luck convincing the parents to let me do that........lol
they want it 100% running and reliable, and fuel efficient



i said NO to the prius.

 

[cant kech me]

hey, am i the only chevy guy here? geez, what about an older s10 or sonoma?like this:

heres a link to my truck. 82 c10 going to get a fuel injected 5.3l and lowered 5-7 with a custom frame
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=418618

 

[bighead]

I have had this truck for 16 years. Been a great truck.

 

[newrider3]

hey, am i the only chevy guy here? geez, what about an older s10 or sonoma?like this:

God please no. Fullsize C/K sure, but the S10/Sonoma/Blazer are collectively the worst small pickup ever. Four of my friends have some variation of one and they have nothing but issues.

 

[Bluethunder3320]

bighead that looks like a ranger?

yeah i never hear of many chevy trucks haha.

 

[Sail8870]

definitly a 4x4 toyota truck, pre 1995 to avoid rust issues. They have real solid engines, parts are cheap, easy to work on, and will out wheel almost any truck with few modifications.

 

[mrfreyguy]

I would look at getting an older f150, ranger, toyota sr5 or a first gen dodge dakota. You can choose between a wide varity of motors and transmissions with the three models listed (besides the toyota). They are all reliable and parts are readily avalible. On a safety note try and go fullsize if possible, but if the price and condition is right go for it. Also, dont let 2wd hold you back from buying a truck. They are half as complex and if you have enough driving skill you shouldnt get stuck in winter.

 

[HellSpawn]

God please no. Fullsize C/K sure, but the S10/Sonoma/Blazer are collectively the worst small pickup ever. Four of my friends have some variation of one and they have nothing but issues.

I can attest for that. My buddy's 01 just hit 100k and the transmission is starting to slip like a boss.

 

[Blazkowiez]

Go for anything Toyota, I love my Dodge Ram, but the yotas are cool starter vehicles because you can buy them with high mileage and they keep on truckin.

 

[fowler]

the toyotas are impossible to break

u will be ok driving around town
but it may show in older vehicals

when they take american trucks ( ftruck dodge and chevy) into the mines they are nothing but problems
they simply dont have the build quallity to handle rough work and parts are impossible to find and cost a small fortune

most quite a few mazdas the ford rangers are kicking around and 4 tonne izuzu or hino trucks

most reliable and most common is the toyota landcruiser's and hilux's

 

[Bluethunder3320]

i kinda like these.

http://hartford.craigslist.org/cto/2877314520.html

http://hartford.craigslist.org/ctd/2826491851.html

 

[Badot]

The first probably gets abysmal gas mileage... actually, probably both. If you aren't hauling a LOT of stuff you'll probably be fine with a smaller engine and 2wd unless you plan on offroading.

For the second... rust isn't fun to play with... especially when it gets to the insides of parts where you can't easily clean it off/paint it over.

Also, didn't you say you wanted a manual?

 

[B.M.800]

Find yourself one of these...

Drop a I4 Cummins in it. Your set.


{EDIT} Both those trucks got V8, they most likely get about the MPG.

 

[Bluethunder3320]

The first probably gets abysmal gas mileage

For the second... rust isn't fun to play with... especially when it gets to the insides of parts where you can't easily clean it off/paint it over.

Also, didn't you say you wanted a manual?

yeah, cant find that truck as a manual.

just read it LOL yeah rust problems arent fun. the price is what got my eye

next year im going to be at a trade school taking welding so maybe rust problems wont be such an issue!

 

[B.M.800]

93 or older you may be able to just replace the rusted part. Like a fender, they arnt welded. I think like from 74-93 loads or body parts are interchangeable for the Dodges.

A $500 price catches my eye lol...

 

[Bluethunder3320]

yeah, i wouldnt care if a fender is rusted out. not YET anyways... haha