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[Chrysler79]

Okay so our truck are getting up there in age now. Mine seems to be on the relatively low end with 188K. This site has tons, and I means tons of info and I have absorbed lots of it. Since I purchaced my rig about 3 years ago I have replaced the starter, water pump, exaust, shocks, tires, and grill. I have added a camper shell( from my old f150), and put a more appropriate deck in place.

I still have a fuel leak from the top of the motor, and now a leak coming from the rear fuel tank, and my driver door won't open from the inside. lol. Anyway I was driving a co-worker and myself back to work from lunch, and he complimented how nice my truck looked for being so "old." I then proceeded to pass (safely) a co worker in another vehicle which happens to be a newer GMC sierra. He told me when we got back at work that he wanted to get ahead of me beacuse my truck "stunk." Now I don't have a chip so I don't produce black smoke or anything like that, but we had a good laugh. Another compliment on how my truck "got up and moved."

Moral of the story. I love this "old" thing and plan on keeping it for a long time. My old regret is that it isn't a 4 door. With kids coming into the picture it's been tough. So anyway with all the new stuff coming out I thought I would give a little encouragement. I think about how much I've gotten out of the truck(I'm the second owner) and how little I've paid. Much cheaper than what I would have paid for a newer truck. These things last, and I am pleased everyday when I fire it up. With alll the technology it's nice to fire up my old, loud pickup and head to work.

I just figured I could write something that was different than the usual cries for help. Believe me I have been there, but this is for the rest of us. Enjoy the ride folks.