Re: Describe your ideal build -- with one caveat...
I'll go first. I'd be wanting a general purpose truck for short commutes, farm chores, town runs, towing trailers, and possibly overlanding trips.
Single cab, longbed, 1980, k20, orange/white two-tone paint, two-inch spring lift.
4-wheel disk brakes, 4.10 ratio, driveshaft parking brake, 285/75r16 BFG all-terrain tires, stock hubcaps
np205 transfer case, 95+ nv4500 transmission, the new 6.6L L8T gen-V gas engine. If that engine is not available, I'd settle for a gen-IV 6.0
Electric cooling fans, B&W turnover gooseneck ball, LED lighting all around, very firm bench seat, Kelsey-Hayes brake controller, high-mount brake light.
Engine or transmission-pto powered air compressor with a small 5-gallon tank. Two side-saddle 20-gallon fuel tanks. Possibly a 30 gallon blazer tank in the rear as well.
Pickup box cap painted to match the truck, that's easy to install & remove.
In short, I'd be looking at a truck that's as solid and dependable as possible, with good towing capabilities and 4wd.
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1987 C6P V20 truck, 2010 LMG 5.3, AFM delete, 2010 Camaro exhaust manifolds, 1997 nv4500, 1991 np241c, hydroboost, 2005 14bff axle & driveshaft, drop-n-lock gooseneck, 4.10 gears, stock suspension, rims, and tires. Still a work in progress. Any questions or suggestions are welcome!
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