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Discussion in 'Chainsaws and Power Equipment' started by DaveGunter, Jan 7, 2016.

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  1. bobdog2o02

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    Careful eric, the threadjack police are on this thread.
     
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    Yer both friendly.....:thumbs:
    Now, what model name did the old Jeep pick ups get?
     
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    How old, gladiator, comamche?
     
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    19......70 :eek:
    I remember when Comanche came out.... We're talkin old here. Don't remember gladiator.
     
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    Like this old.... 1975. I was three.
    image.jpg

    Sorry DaveGunter for the :Yar:,
    But at least it's about plowing with a 1/2 ton PU!:thumbs:
     
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    Yeah, dude. Like seriously dude.
     
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    Please grow up
     
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    Shoot, guess it was a Gladiator.... Dad always called 'em "the Jeep" then the "Jeep Willeys" then the "Cherokee" & then the "CJ" but that Gladiator looks like the bare bones "J" series we had.
    Thanks for the link BobbyD!:thumbs:
     
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    No prob
     
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    Check the truck for rust. The GM trucks are notorious for the brake and fuel lines rusting up and the brake rotors rust up bad on those trucks.
     
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    Any truck that age, especially in the salt belt.
    I've replaced fuel, brake and tranny lines on both of my 2001 dodges
     
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    Yes, any older vehicle is prone to rusty brake/ fuel lines. The GM trucks are the worst. I think there was law suit over the brake lines. I have replaced brake lines on 4 year old gm trucks. It got bad enough that a couple years ago GM made the brake lines available over the parts counter. It is very rare that you can by new brake lines from the dealer. Dorman now makes them too. I have more brake lines on this era of GM truck than any other brand. The funny thing about the brake lines on these trucks is the one on the rear axle has a black coating on it. It is usually in good condition. The one for the rear axle is not in the kit. The new lines in the kit are coated like the one on the rear axle. If they would have coated all the brake lines there would be very little problem with them.
     
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    Dear husband introduced me to driving trucks in 1989, ABOVE the area of impact if car crashes into you. I cannot comment on mechanics or rusting out east, but I can say I will never go back to driving a car. I did 40K+ miles per year for many years, gas mileage savings are not worth it in my mind. And as others have said, you will find alot of uses for the bed that you never knew you needed!

    Watch out Dave, once your wife or kids drives it you may not get it back.
     
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    Yes, there were recalls and lawsuits about the brakes and lines on these particular trucks.

    That coating cost an extra 2 cents per vehicle. The bean counters didn't approve of that.
     
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    There is a company here in town that makes brake line, some coated in nickel
    Not sure where they supply to, but I have some on my truck from there. I have a connection there, I will try to find the name brand.

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    Yep... with most vehicles in Maine, rust happens. Roads are more like salt beds and they really do a number on exposed steel.
     
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    With a 4wd, make sure they check the transfer case and front end. But if it checks out, I'd say go for it. If you don't like or want to go bigger, I'm sure you wont lose to much on resale it. But I'm sure you'll love it, plus your find more friends than you thought you had (hauling stuff). My Opinion is I'd rather have a stick shift than a automatic transmission with that truck. I had a 1993 Chevy 4.3 V6 too, I drove the heck out of it in College. It was a Great Truck, but I've never been to easy on my trucks. If you plow with it take your time and load the bed up with some weight. You don't have to run the truck 90 to nothing. But as long as you give it some TLC, it will give you some :Din return. Good luck... For me its a not brainer, especially since you know the history...
     
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    Jack-away :rofl: :lol:, I'm all good friend :thumbs:
     
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