flamingorider wrote:
The problem with doing what's "best" for the truck is that if you took that literally, you'd never haul more than a couple passengers and a bag of feed in it. You certainly don't want to intentionally harm the truck, but the bottom line is it's a machine that you bought to do a job. Even if you treat it like an old lady's car, it probably wont' last you 30 years. Heck, in 30 years you may not be able to buy unleaded gasoline to run it, the way things in DC are going these days.

This is true. The way vehicles are built today, I doubt you'll see 30 years with this truck.

And you have to really love your vehicle to keep it past, say 15 years. My boyfriend just spent quite a bit of money having body work/new paint job done to his 1991 F150. More money than most people would think the truck is worth. But the truck has sentimental value and he loves it. I spent about $2500 on bodywork for my 86 toyota because I love it. Not to mention al the other parts and stuff I've had to buy for it over the years. I am going to keep fixing it until they no longer make parts for it. (and even then I'll find another one for a spare) My 'old ladies car' is 44 years old and still running strong. The body is starting to go, but we'll repair it and keep driving her.




a box of rain will ease the pain, and love will see you through...