Scotty, I’ve been going through the archives of your videos, yet haven’t found your thoughts on older one ton trucks. The new trucks have too much tech that’s ready to break, and it’s getting scary. The trucks I was looking at were the 1997 Chevy K3500 with 130k miles, and a 1991 Ford F-350 with 225k and the transmission was already replaced. Both still look pretty sharp solid frames, minimal spots on the paint, and no codes. I need a truck that can handle the weight of my tools and welder in the bed, but I don’t tow much. Plus, I live up north, so 4WD for winter is a must. I know smaller engines are easier to work on, but what is your opinion on these 1 ton trucks that were made before the plastic garbage we have now? Thanks!
Well if you can find anything from '70s it isn't all rusted out and worn out. Then youed bypass all that crap. And truthfully reliability wise you could go with some complexity up to maybe $2,2001 with a Ford or a GM pickup. Problem is most of them are all worn out now but I mean if you can find a nice one and put a new engine or transmission in it. Nothing wrong with that
I was not expecting you to reply so fast. Thank you so much! I feel a little more confident telling my friends off who’ve been trying to talk me out of these older models. You really are the Grandfather I never had! I look foreword to seeing your future videos!