Well, it's been just over 15 years now that I've owned my ol' girl. Last night, coming back over the pass, she rolled 200,000 which is the most I've ever had on a vehicle. But it has definitely been a long and expensive road. Let's see....the only things still original are the axles and engine. I just put in the 3rd clutch last weekend and that's it for drivetrain unless you count 5th set of u-joints and 3rd set of hubs. Oh and the Hughes plenum. Only parts that have never been opened save for fluids are the T-case, trans, and pumpkins. Oddly enough, it still has the OEM balljoints!
I still have to address the steering, front and rear seals, timing chain (I guess 'cause it's cool to do), and the clear is pealing everywhere.
But now with a smooth and correct clutch including new motor and trans mounts, it rides so nice and firm with awesome shifts. I should be fine for another road trip to MN next week.
I won't lie. I've been looking for a newer truck. Something as a DD to keep from wearing this one out so much. But I'll never sell or trade her as there is way too much blood, sweat, tears and memories in this rig. If I found the perfect 2nd wife, I'd let her "retire" to my folks' place and to light duty. My goal for the engine is to reach 240k which is 200k after I bought her with 40k.
Thanks for reading and let's keep these rigs going!:rck:
I still have to address the steering, front and rear seals, timing chain (I guess 'cause it's cool to do), and the clear is pealing everywhere.
But now with a smooth and correct clutch including new motor and trans mounts, it rides so nice and firm with awesome shifts. I should be fine for another road trip to MN next week.
I won't lie. I've been looking for a newer truck. Something as a DD to keep from wearing this one out so much. But I'll never sell or trade her as there is way too much blood, sweat, tears and memories in this rig. If I found the perfect 2nd wife, I'd let her "retire" to my folks' place and to light duty. My goal for the engine is to reach 240k which is 200k after I bought her with 40k.
Thanks for reading and let's keep these rigs going!:rck: