Best old work truck

[Red Stikr]

I agree with Coach.Primer now has the truck he came home from the hospital in.Needs paint,but starts every time with 200,000 on it.A 4.3 5 speed but it's a good one.Just ask primer,i am really hard on vehicles and shoe's.

[eight]

Lots of good deals on 97-2003 F250s... I know diesels "run forever" but what about the 8cyl gasoline motors are 130k on Gas motors a lot on big trucks that are meant to run for years?

Just lookin for some guidance

Old diesels run forever. Newer ones are too complicated and troublesome. If it's not something you're going to drive everyday, I would definitely go with a gas motor. All the gas motors in trucks should make at least 200K. I'd look at a 92-96 bronco for what you want.

[mjh]

I have a mazda b3000 and it could be for sale.

[patwilson]

TRP 150 has a really nice one for sale...

http://www.fishwestend.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8433

Old diesels run forever. Newer ones are too complicated and troublesome. If it's not something you're going to drive everyday, I would definitely go with a gas motor. All the gas motors in trucks should make at least 200K. I'd look at a 92-96 bronco for what you want.

[sfef84]

I read the old diesel motors will run on motor oil,cooking oil etc... is that true?

[eight]

TRP 150 has a really nice one for sale...
http://www.fishwestend.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8433

That is a really nice looking one. I just said 92-96 because I like the newer front clip and interior. Nothing wrong with the 88-91.

[eight]

I read the old diesel motors will run on motor oil,cooking oil etc... is that true?

I fear you are looking at the internet too much. Answer is, they can......but I'm sure you could eat a hardhead too.

[Primer]

Chevy Chevy Chevy!!!

[Robalo]

Yes, old oil will run in them.

As far as an old bronco, mine was great-1994 O.J. opposite-Black on Black, bought new fully loaded for $22k, had 248,700 when Ike took her-original engine, replaced rear end, but didn't tow 4000#s worth a chit-swayed and fishtailed-too short a wheel base. In mud slop, like goose chit type mud, it slid all over the place. I loved that bronco-dangit-had liability only, so it became a tax write-off after being underwater. They are dang nice and versatile.

Find an old chevy (except transmissions are usually crapola) or an old Ford-take your time. Biggest problem will be inspection issues on emissions!! I'd take the candidate in and have it inspected to make sure ya aint got a problem getting it inspected!! I know ways around it, but think about it-if ya get caught (or they do and turn ya in), it's a GD felony is my understanding for a crummy inspection sticker-plus if it won't pass, then there prolly is something wrong with it. For $40 it'd be worth it.

A land rover is a POS-an isuzu has no power and can't make a pull up a hill.