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I feel the truck is definetly with the price. The only reason I would throw it at the 1,000 dollar range is because of age and I remember that's how it was. But that was 20 years ago. Anything over 5 years or 100,000 became a 1,000 dollar vehicle. But today's economy and the fact its all she is I'm getting a really good deal. Some guys on here have paid more for less.
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Well reading posts and reaserch. But a month to go till I pick up big red. But I'm just glad I'm getting a very good fun truck to drive and use. It'll be interesting to see if cruise control or ac works. The owner said he doesn't use either. Lol.
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I had no idea. I'll check into that but I don't think it'll be needed just an added bonus. Tho I might see if I can get the ac working hopefully it just needs a charge. But if not I can always fix that after I get the truck fuel lines fixed up.
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Well finally almost done playing weekend warrior and almost time to pick up big red. I'm excited. Curious is banks sidewinder worth it or do the a used one work just as good. I've read posts but still not sure what I want yet.
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Congrats! 
The turbo kind of depends on what you want to do with it. If you just want stock boot levels then any of the big 3 (ATS, Banks, Hypermax) will do. If you're trying to max it out you'll have some mods to make to that engine first.
The turbo kind of depends on what you want to do with it. If you just want stock boot levels then any of the big 3 (ATS, Banks, Hypermax) will do. If you're trying to max it out you'll have some mods to make to that engine first.
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I regret the day I didn't go look at a 1986 CCLB T19 IDI. I think I'd be much happier with that truck than the one I bought. Oh well.
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As long as the used one is complete and the turbo isnt shot, theres no reason not to get a used one. However even if it needs a rebuild, you can get it cheap, have it rebuilt and still be into it less than half of a new kit.
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Will do. I'll keep an eye out for a used one. And how would you know the difference between a rebuildable vs non rebuildable one? I've only owned gas cars so I don't know exactly what I'm looking at yet. Thanks for all the input.
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Same year and spec, but a supercab.