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Originally Posted by JThiessen
If you are good mechanically, I'd go for one of the older pickups (or the Jeep) that you can work on, fix your self, and learn on. I bought my first car out of a junk yard with no motor/tranny/interior and built it myself.
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I wholeheartedly agree with that statement. Early model trucks are so easy to work on it's ridiculous and none of the parts short of a new engine or tranny are expensive. It will teach a lot mechanically and give you a better appreciation for your vehicle.
I owned an 1979 F100 Lariat with a 351 and ling bed that I wished I had never sold. Water pump went out, fixed in 1 hour and cost me about $15.00, then the master cylinder went out, took about 1-2 hours and cost me about $20.00. The most expensive thing I did was put four new tires on it. I also replaced the plugs and cables and a few other things. From purchase price to repairs I think I had about 1500 invested and it ran like a top. If I ever find one like it again for a good deal I will buy it.