Best 3 trucks you've ever owned.

[MossRoad]

One thing I've noticed which is very beneficial for folks like me who are more concerned with getting from point a-b somewhat reliably and don't care about some rust or a few dents. Is you still find good deals on older vehicles if some of the creature comforts like AC, cruise, power door locks etc aren't working lol.

I'm selling a 2003 Mercury Sable with an immaculate interior. Air conditioner does not work. It still has 1 of the 4 running board pieces attached, too! $1000

 

[MossRoad]

 

[jjeff]

Anyone know if they put the old 2.5 (iron dukes) in s10s, Sonoma's, or compact Bazers/ Jimmy's? Had them in a few cars I owned they were pretty indestructible in my experiences with them. Auto trans in same cars not so much lol.

 

[Fuddyduddy1952]

I'd rather have any of these '70s. It wouldn't have to have a radio.

 

[jjeff]

I'm selling a 2003 Mercury Sable with an immaculate interior. Air conditioner does not work. It still has 1 of the 4 running board pieces attached, too! $1000

Those cars scare me even with having some cheap mechanical and repurposing knowledge. Lol

 

[MossRoad]

Those cars scare me even with having some cheap mechanical and repurposing knowledge. Lol

It's been rock solid (except for the rust). Very stiff but firm comfortable ride. Our oldest bought it used for her first car in college. We call it Tisby.

The Silver Beast!

 

[jjeff]

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Those trucks are Sweet! I'd really like to own a somewhat mechanically sound mid to late 70s GMC/Chevy 4x4 1/2 ton manual transmission of course. I'd be one of those trendy folks though and be perfectly happy with clear coat over petenia and a backwoods rigged flatbed. Lol. darn sidesaddle fuel tanks took a ton of those trucks off the road, both the recall and occasional torching.

 

[jjeff]

It's been rock solid (except for the rust). Very stiff but firm comfortable ride. Our oldest bought it used for her first car in college. We call it Tisby.

The Silver Beast!

Older cars you have to name them! Imho. It makes them fun to drive and gives you and the sometimes embarrassed passengers (especially when you pick them up at school) something to laugh at. Current winter beater compact hatchback named "roller skate"

 

[MossRoad]

Anyone know if they put the old 2.5 (iron dukes) in s10s, Sonoma's, or compact Bazers/ Jimmy's? Had them in a few cars I owned they were pretty indestructible in my experiences with them. Auto trans in same cars not so much lol.

The original Iron Duke, no.

However,

Iron Duke Tech IV Applications​

• 1982–1985 Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac Firebird
• 1982–1990 Chevrolet Celebrity
• 1982–1991 Pontiac 6000
• 1982–1992 Buick Century, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera
• 1984–1988 Pontiac Fiero
• 1985–1987 Chevrolet S-10 Blazer, GMC S-15 Jimmy
• 1985–1993 Chevrolet S-10, GMC S-15/Sonoma
• 1985–1990 Chevrolet Astro, GMC Safari
• 1985–1987 Buick Somerset
• 1985–1991 Pontiac Grand Am, Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais
• 1986–1991 Buick Skylark
• 1987–1994 Grumman LLV (USPS delivery vehicle)
• 1990–1992 Chevrolet Lumina

From here:

Iron Duke Engine Guide - Reliability, problems, & fuel economy.

Iron Duke Engine Guide. Iron Duke reliability and problems. Iron Duke Motor performance. Iron Duke Camaro. 2.5 GM Iron Duke engine.

musclecarclub.com

 

[Sawyer Rob]

Those trucks are Sweet! I'd really like to own a somewhat mechanically sound mid to late 70s GMC/Chevy 4x4 1/2 ton manual transmission of course. I'd be one of those trendy folks though and be perfectly happy with clear coat over petenia and a backwoods rigged flatbed. Lol. darn sidesaddle fuel tanks took a ton of those trucks off the road, both the recall and occasional torching.

I bought new 72 and 74 Chevy pu's, IF I was offered both of them, I wouldn't take BOTH of them NEW in trade for my 2018 Silverado! NO way, no how!

My Silverado is the best truck I've ever owned, and I've owned a lot of them! I sure wouldn't want to go backwards, back to them.

SR