As if my 97 wasn't enough of a financial burden, I found this 94 down the road in North Carolina. A vague facebook listing and a phone call later the seller agreed to hold onto it for me until I could get down there. Over the phone, the seller informed me the truck had been sitting for several years but had no rust and according to his mechanic needed nothing (yeah right). Upon learning that it had the magic dial left of the steering wheel my interest was peaked so I rode down the next morning to take a look.
As expected, the truck had more issues than described. The paint, which presented well at 10 feet was an obvious respray upon closer inspection that I anticipated for the miles. Most tires were flat, and the truck ran poorly sputtering at idle and during acceleration. Oil was leaking out of nearly every gasket in the engine bay, and the interior was filled with mouse s***. 4Lo did not engage the CDL and as a result, the lockers didn't engage. I almost walked away entirely but gave a final offer of what I thought was fair for the truck bringing the issues into consideration. After some negotiation, the seller agreed and I was the new owner of the 317k-mile cruiser.
After putting some air in the tires and throwing my toolbox in the trunk I began the white knuckle ride back to Virginia. The entire two hours back I was staring at the temp and oil pressure gauge but fortunately made it back without any catastrophic issues.
The miles are obviously on the higher side but it is a rust-free triple-locked rig in pretty original condition, which I think is worth saving.
As expected, the truck had more issues than described. The paint, which presented well at 10 feet was an obvious respray upon closer inspection that I anticipated for the miles. Most tires were flat, and the truck ran poorly sputtering at idle and during acceleration. Oil was leaking out of nearly every gasket in the engine bay, and the interior was filled with mouse s***. 4Lo did not engage the CDL and as a result, the lockers didn't engage. I almost walked away entirely but gave a final offer of what I thought was fair for the truck bringing the issues into consideration. After some negotiation, the seller agreed and I was the new owner of the 317k-mile cruiser.
After putting some air in the tires and throwing my toolbox in the trunk I began the white knuckle ride back to Virginia. The entire two hours back I was staring at the temp and oil pressure gauge but fortunately made it back without any catastrophic issues.
The miles are obviously on the higher side but it is a rust-free triple-locked rig in pretty original condition, which I think is worth saving.