Reality Check

[nyncompute]

One of the issues I had was space. I'm fortunate to be ok with the money situation, but dang I'm always stumbling over the truck and it's parts! I have to walk sideways through my garage to get access to things in it. Very frustrating.

Plus as a "do it yourselfer", There are always other things to tend to. I needed to tile a floor, or run sprinkler lines build a deck, etc. etc. All these cause delays.

I would love to have a nice big out of the way place just dedicated to go work on the truck when I can. I'm again fortunate, but life gets in the way and the delays to getting my project on the road have been literally years. And I didn't even do a body off type of deal!

[rob67]

Originally Posted by nyncompute

One of the issues I had was space. I'm fortunate to be ok with the money situation, but dang I'm always stumbling over the truck and it's parts! I have to walk sideways through my garage to get access to things in it. Very frustrating.

Plus as a "do it yourselfer", There are always other things to tend to. I needed to tile a floor, or run sprinkler lines build a deck, etc. etc. All these cause delays.

I would love to have a nice big out of the way place just dedicated to go work on the truck when I can. I'm again fortunate, but life gets in the way and the delays to getting my project on the road have been literally years. And I didn't even do a body off type of deal!

I am lucky I guess in not having a garage to work on cars. I never have to worry about space to work on stuff. I know what you mean about being a DIYer. I work on all my cars (and my freinds also), fix the Heater, fix the plumbing, do the landscaping, fix the washing machine, etc, etc, and I am gone from the house 12 hours a day with my day job.

I just thought this seemed like a good time since I have aquired quite a good collection of tools over the years (all name brand now unlike the made in Taiwan crap I used to have). I don't have to use them as much now that me and the wife both drive 2006s (Kias, I know but that was all we could afford). I have been doing mechanic work for several people over the years for free, maybe I should start charging! I would like to at least have a small concrete pad put in front of my shed to work on cars on, but that will have to wait.

[70cst]

rob67...you speak wise words. I would say many on this board bought their truck only after they could afford one and also after a lot of research. I was on this board educating myself on trucks. Although I was looking for a 48-55 model...I stumbled on a 70cst BB fully loaded for about $2300. It has been sitting since 2000 and in Jan. 08 it went to the body shop. I just sold my low milage Taco TRD to help fund project "Circuit Rider". Also this will be my driver and I will not be purchasing a new truck. At least not in the forsee-able future. The key is patience which you are showing. There are still plenty of good bargins out there...save your $$$ and some day you will stumble on the truck meant for you.

[nyncompute]

I've seen a few guys on here that bought a nice dependable rust free driver and fix it up as they drive it..smart! That way you take your time getting parts, and improve things over time. Also with patience, you get the smokin deals. A intake here, a set of wheels there. Kinda the whole lowered patina rat rod vibe is an example.

[mycool72]

Keep your head up and eyes open, my girlfriend has everything to build a truck now because we made a great purchase from another board member for 150.00. With the economy there are more and more people dumping hobbies to simply maintain a way of life. Stack up some bread so when you meet someone like I did you can take advantage!