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Old 12-24-2008, 04:02 AM   #9
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Re: Reality Check

Agree about gathering the parts. I have parts I have recently started getting for a distant future build of a blazer/jimmy I want to do. I keep my eye out for deals on parts and end up buying all the parts, using what I can, keeping what i will need, and selling the rest. Usually I end up with basically getting everything for really cheap that way....just takes a lot of patience and time...and it's the only way I'd ever get anything for my truck.

If you write a plan down and a list of items on a want/need list and pick those up and then search for a project truck that suits your abilities you can possibly find a deal. If you are good mechanically, look for something with a sound body, if you're better w. body work, look for something with a good powertrain.
I probably paid a bit too much for my truck as I have seen others here get trucks that were about 75% done that just needed assembly for around the same price as I paid for mine. Just takes research and patience.
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