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- Apr 10, 2019
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- Location
- Oakham MA
- First Name
- Armand
- Truck Year
- 1986
- Truck Model
- K10
- Engine Size
- 305
Welcome from Mass, good luck on your search.
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I'm not very creative and I didn't want to spend a lot of time on a "name" for me here on this forum. So I thought that though I like custom stuff, I definitely have a "bent" towards OEM products. I would do some mods but I have a preference for original appearances.Awe shucks Vince I like you!! Just a large difference in age. Not purist per say, just don't wanna see an old truck thrashed and abused. Take care of him!!
I get what you are saying and I think that is why most of us are here. We love the simplicity of the old squares and there is something about driving one that just “feels” right. They are refined enough that they are comfortable and reasonably quiet with decent heaters (compared to the pickups of the 50’s and 60’s) but still have that feeling of driving a vehicle with personality. The new pickups are crazy nice for comfort, etc, but they don’t seem to have the same character. I don’t think it is a boomer thing only. I’m a Gen Xer and long for the simplier times too.I'm not very creative and I didn't want to spend a lot of time on a "name" for me here on this forum. So I thought that though I like custom stuff, I definitely have a "bent" towards OEM products. I would do some mods but I have a preference for original appearances.
LS swaps are cool but part of my goal in getting an older truck is to get back to that simpler life.
I also realize that the newer stuff is better than the older in almost every way except one; soul. I just don't think the new stuff has "soul". I mean why would someone want an older vehicle that is slower, won't stop as quickly, gets worse fuel economy, won't last as long, requires more frequent maintenance, doesn't ride as nice and rots out faster?
But then again, maybe its a boomer thing.
Well spoken brother.I'm not very creative and I didn't want to spend a lot of time on a "name" for me here on this forum. So I thought that though I like custom stuff, I definitely have a "bent" towards OEM products. I would do some mods but I have a preference for original appearances.
LS swaps are cool but part of my goal in getting an older truck is to get back to that simpler life.
I also realize that the newer stuff is better than the older in almost every way except one; soul. I just don't think the new stuff has "soul". I mean why would someone want an older vehicle that is slower, won't stop as quickly, gets worse fuel economy, won't last as long, requires more frequent maintenance, doesn't ride as nice and rots out faster?
But then again, maybe its a boomer thing.
Welcome!
You shouldn’t have too much trouble finding a nice one.
But after watching prices on these gone up continuously it seems in recent years, if you find one you like at a decent price, get it. Unless the economy tanks maybe, there aren’t many “deals” anymore.
Shouldn't the market be dropping on old vehicles? It seems like current generations don't really care about old cars. I see the old car market going down in the coming years as boomers stop buying and start dying.
Or is it different with trucks?
Oh, and do you folks have suggestions on the best states to find the least rust? I have traveled through the southern states (AL, TN, GA, Carolinas) and they have plenty of rust to go around. I was thinking more southwest or even out west.
Shouldn't the market be dropping on old vehicles? It seems like current generations don't really care about old cars. I see the old car market going down in the coming years as boomers stop buying and start dying.
Or is it different with trucks?
Oh, and do you folks have suggestions on the best states to find the least rust? I have traveled through the southern states (AL, TN, GA, Carolinas) and they have plenty of rust to go around. I was thinking more southwest or even out west.