vtsoundman
OverAnalyzer
Here is the situation. I have an opportunity to purchase for a well cared for 1998 Extended Cab Short Bed Chevy Pick (half ton). I know the full history of the truck (its my dad) and he is meticulous about his vehicles.
Specs:
- 187k miles, 4x4, Z71, 6' bed Extended Cab / 3 door
- All Original / bone stock
- Garage Kept / conservative adult driven/never offroaded
- 3/4 of its life in VA/MD, balance in AZ
- Smoker (so it stinks)
- Fully Optioned/leather/rear defroster/etc
- 90% of truck is in mint condition...
Truck Needs:
-Likely needs brake bleeding (brakes are weak, maybe master cylinder), new brake lines
-New bump stops & crank of torsion bars
-Steering is weak - may need new pump and/or idler
-Some A/C work & windshield wiper controller/motor
-Front driver seat is split / needs to be re-upholstered
-Rear springs are tired (and light duty)
-New headliner & full detail to get rid of the heavy smoke smell
-Bed is slightly wrinkled - never been in an accident, cause is unknown.
He has no idea how it happened as he is so anal about overloading his truck. I think he bottomed out due to tired springs and hit the bumpstops hard while carrying a moderate load.
My uses:
- Occasional daily driver (currently have '07 JKU manual, Rubicon)
- Heavy house remodel planned this year.
- May take it on runs to the backcountry for camping (its may be a bit awkward as I have a 16 month old - I think the carseat will fit in the middle in back) I also have a large dog. I could see getting a lightweight popup truck camper for it...
I already have a small dump trailer that I use for all my needs hauling currently - it can handle easily 3x the payload of the Z71 and handle sheet goods with ease. If I were to buy a pickup for the remodel, it would be a K2500 or K3500 regular cab beater. Normally, i wouldn't consider an older half ton because they are so under built/easily overwhelmed (needs bigger brakes, more payload, etc).
For trips, we pack very light in the jeep and will may tow a small jeep trailer for camping.
However, the truck is in good shape, would get a good deal on it...what would you do?
Specs:
- 187k miles, 4x4, Z71, 6' bed Extended Cab / 3 door
- All Original / bone stock
- Garage Kept / conservative adult driven/never offroaded
- 3/4 of its life in VA/MD, balance in AZ
- Smoker (so it stinks)
- Fully Optioned/leather/rear defroster/etc
- 90% of truck is in mint condition...
Truck Needs:
-Likely needs brake bleeding (brakes are weak, maybe master cylinder), new brake lines
-New bump stops & crank of torsion bars
-Steering is weak - may need new pump and/or idler
-Some A/C work & windshield wiper controller/motor
-Front driver seat is split / needs to be re-upholstered
-Rear springs are tired (and light duty)
-New headliner & full detail to get rid of the heavy smoke smell
-Bed is slightly wrinkled - never been in an accident, cause is unknown.
He has no idea how it happened as he is so anal about overloading his truck. I think he bottomed out due to tired springs and hit the bumpstops hard while carrying a moderate load.
My uses:
- Occasional daily driver (currently have '07 JKU manual, Rubicon)
- Heavy house remodel planned this year.
- May take it on runs to the backcountry for camping (its may be a bit awkward as I have a 16 month old - I think the carseat will fit in the middle in back) I also have a large dog. I could see getting a lightweight popup truck camper for it...
I already have a small dump trailer that I use for all my needs hauling currently - it can handle easily 3x the payload of the Z71 and handle sheet goods with ease. If I were to buy a pickup for the remodel, it would be a K2500 or K3500 regular cab beater. Normally, i wouldn't consider an older half ton because they are so under built/easily overwhelmed (needs bigger brakes, more payload, etc).
For trips, we pack very light in the jeep and will may tow a small jeep trailer for camping.
However, the truck is in good shape, would get a good deal on it...what would you do?
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