The dumbest purchase you ever made
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dajn37
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- David
- Truck Year
- 1987
- Truck Model
- R10 scottsdale
- Engine Size
- 305
Be careful with people my friend. There are so many great people in America. But there is that other side. Lie and deceit. With no remorse. I used to be the agreeable type. Wasn't any good at negotiating. But as I have gotten older, I have understood that I was being a beta Male. Be the alpha Male. But be honest and dont **** people over.
Paladin
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- Mike
- Truck Year
- 1985
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- C30 Silverado Crew Cab Dually
- Engine Size
- 468
A marriage license!
Lasted all of 4 months!
Lasted all of 4 months!
DoubleDingo
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- 1981, 1965
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- 81-C20 Silverado Camper Special-TH400-4.10s; 65-C20 with 4:57 gears and Borg Warner Overdrive
- Engine Size
- Carb'ed Vortec 350; 1972 L48 350
Lawn ornament!
KilgoreTrout
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- Dylan
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- 1987
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- V10
- Engine Size
- 350ci
When I was much younger, I had a 91 5sp Toyota pickup for a work truck and loved it. Small, went anywhere, good gas mileage, etc.
I decided to buy my own, but they were hard to find cheap. I found an automatic (ick), but no big deal. 33s.
I didn't look over it well enough, though, and found out afterward that it had been rolled and reconstructed (but not on the title). The bed was rotted completely to **** (had bed liner covering it). To top it off, it was gutless as hell and got like 15mpg.
I paid $2500 for it, welded the entire bed up, and a few years later unloaded it.
I decided to buy my own, but they were hard to find cheap. I found an automatic (ick), but no big deal. 33s.
I didn't look over it well enough, though, and found out afterward that it had been rolled and reconstructed (but not on the title). The bed was rotted completely to **** (had bed liner covering it). To top it off, it was gutless as hell and got like 15mpg.
I paid $2500 for it, welded the entire bed up, and a few years later unloaded it.
73c20jim
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- Jim
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- 1973, 1973
- Truck Model
- C20 2WD Custom Deluxe. C10 2WD Base Model
- Engine Size
- 350 CID 195/260 HP Goodwrench crate, 400 CID 2bbl
Gotta be the 73 C20 I'm messing with now!
donnieray
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- Donnie
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- 84,85,86.
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- 86 C10, 84 K10 MM7 NP833 option truck, 85 K10.
- Engine Size
- 350,355;350.
Im quite sure I have at least twice the money invested in all of my squares than I could sell them for. Its ok, they are mechanically solid and I don't plan to sell anyway. And I don't have monthly payments!Hate say this, but I paid too much for my 82 C10 five years ago. Then with the swap from 250 six & manual trans to 350 & auto trans & steering column, I nearly doubled my "investment". Over the years I have installed new front & rear brakes, dropped spindles, dropped hangers, along with all new steering and suspension parts. Now I'm replacing the entire wiring harness.
I probably have $7000-$8000 total "invested" in a base truck that's worth maybe $5000. My buddies say it's a hobby, just like golf, where I shouldn't expect to get my money back. That does make me feel a little better -- I guess.
donnieray
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- 86 C10, 84 K10 MM7 NP833 option truck, 85 K10.
- Engine Size
- 350,355;350.
I made that mistake twice! Taught me to love the solitude that I enjoy now.A marriage license!
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