Torn.... Buy a newer truck or Keep my square

[v2500burb]

I have a 1990 3/4 ton Burb with barely 57,000 miles
But it's a 3 speed
Needs paint
All the weather stripping needs replacing

Or do I look for a newer 3/4 ton Burb???


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[yevgenievich]

Late 90's burb is a better overall deal, newer seals, better insulation, less noise, smoother ride. The down side is that it is not a square. I think it all depends if you want a square 3/4 burb or a just a 3/4 burb. Paint, seals, and transmission can be fixed. I went for 91 3/4 burb to get as close as possible to newer gen while still being a square. Would not buy one without a 4 speed.

 

[v2500burb]

Found a 99 3/4 ton with a cummins



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[Old77]

I'd personally rather drive a square over anything newer

 

[v2500burb]

Any time you buy used you buy someone else's problem
I know my problems
Just kills me she is so gutless



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[mistaake]

whatever you do, stay full-size. don't downgrade to a compact/mid-size truck or SUV. the full-szie trucks/SUVs ride sooo much better.

 

[Old77]

Any time you buy used you buy someone else's problem
I know my problems
Just kills me she is so gutless



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Exactly which is why I prefer to stay with the one that I know the issues already. If she's gutless, give her some balls

 

[bucket]

If she's gutless, give her some balls

It cannot be said any better than that!

 

[Old77]

It cannot be said any better than that!

 

[dchwilson]

Don't!

I wouldn't do it. I totaled my truck a few years ago soon after coming into some life insurance money, and I made the foolish decision to buy a brand new 2013 Chevrolet Silverado W/T Extended Cab with a Long Bed. It was a great truck and it was pretty neat having a new vehicle but I tired of it after a couple of years. I sold it about a month ago with 41K on it and bought a 76 GMC! I'm still working out the bugs (see post titled "Power Brakes Gradually Locking Up") but I'm still happier knowing I have a more attractive truck that is fun to drive!
I realize you're not looking to buy a brand-new vehicle, and I personally feel like a manual transmission (especially on the column) is an unnecessary pain in the ass and a worthy reason to get another truck, but I thought our situations may be somewhat similar.
Just my two cents. Good luck!

 

[v2500burb]

Any suggestions on good performance websites for TBI?



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[yevgenievich]

Any suggestions on good performance websites for TBI?



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http://www.lt1swap.com/vortec8100.htm
http://www.lt1swap.com/2000harness.htm

a lot of tbi info in this thread
http://ck5.com/forums/threads/1991-5-7l-bored-tbi-upgrade-write-up-warning-lots-of-pics.301416/

 

[v2500burb]

This might be the solution

http://fredericksburg.craigslist.org/pts/5356764378.html


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[Old77]

Not bad prices IMO

 

[Georgeb]

Why not go to a 4L80 with a stand alone control and lower gears?