Old truck appreciation (and high mileage)

[SixPoint]

My '74 Bronco that doesn't qualify for the high mileage aspect of this thread. It has 108,000 miles on it, and it doesn't burn a bit of oil. I've done my best to keep it going, by keeping up on the maintenance. Unlike today's computerized rigs, I can actually work on this engine. I love this thing.

Beautiful old bronc! I have a 71 sport that’s red with a white top also. Pretty ridiculous what they’re worth these days.

 

[andrew11]

@andrew11 how many you got on your 99 Chevy?

About 220k on the 5.3, great engine

 

[smw110136]

My '74 Bronco that doesn't qualify for the high mileage aspect of this thread. It has 108,000 miles on it, and it doesn't burn a bit of oil. I've done my best to keep it going, by keeping up on the maintenance. Unlike today's computerized rigs, I can actually work on this engine. I love this thing.

That thing is sweet!

 

[CRJR45]

My 2016 boat hauler / hunting truck . It has a 6.0 and gets 11 mpg , I love it ! It has 143,000 miles on the OD.

 

[LCH]

My 2016 boat hauler / hunting truck . It has a 6.0 and gets 11 mph , I love it ! It has 143,000 miles on the OD.

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You must love it.. 143k @ 11 mph is a lot of seat time!

 

[CRJR45]

You must love it.. 143k @ 11 mph is a lot of seat time!

Too funny , thank you ! They say the minds the second thing to go , I can't remember the first .

 

[twodogs]

Beautiful old bronc! I have a 71 sport that’s red with a white top also. Pretty ridiculous what they’re worth these days.

Thanks! They're fun to have, aren't they? It is crazy seeing them going for well over $50k.

 

[elkantlers]

1994 Chevy. 170k miles.

 

[perma]

I just picked up a 2012 F150 with 71k miles on it today. Flippin sweet truck and good price.

Not as old as some in here but an honorable mention IMO.

 

[Bhoesl]

1990 Chevy 2500. Just under 300k miles. TBI350 and manual 5 speed. It’s my daily driver and only vehicle.

 

[zpooch]

Time to let my 2011 Nissan Titan go. 196k miles on the clock, no major issues. I feel like that 5.6L will run forever

 

[Brandon270]

Here's my 05 with 204,000 trouble free miles. This truck has never let me down, regular cab, 4x4 with 5.3 has gotten me out of many potentially bad situations. Currently it's become my work truck dragging my welding trailer most days during the week. It will get retired to my weekend errands truck when I get around to building a welding rig truck.

On a side note, someone broke in and attempted to steal it the day before Thanksgiving. Lots of these have been stolen stripped and torched in my area. It took weeks fighting with insurance and shops to get the parts and get it back to work.

 

[Muleyhunter78]

I have to add my old 84 Chev. One of my favorite/best bush rigs i ever owned. It had the 6.2 diesel and when she finally had to be let go she had 697,000 km on the odo. Up til the day we had to part ways she never missed a beat and i would take her anywhere, anytime. Just that confident in it.

Dang i miss that truck..............

 

[Deleted member 16014]

I think half the trucks in this old truck thread are newer than my new truck.

 

[mtmuley]

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I have to add my old 84 Chev. One of my favorite/best bush rigs i ever owned. It had the 6.2 diesel and when she finally had to be let go she had 697,000 km on the odo. Up til the day we had to part ways she never missed a beat and i would take her anywhere, anytime. Just that confident in it.

Dang i miss that truck..............

I have one. mtmuley

 

[Muleyhunter78]

I have one. mtmuley

Dang. Now i want another one...........

 

[jabber]

I currently have two 2500HD Duramax trucks. The "new" one is a 2015 model with just over 100,000 on it. The one pictured below is my daily driver. It's a 2011 model which was the first year for the DEF. Once I figured that out, it has been pretty reliable. Had to put the second set of brakes on it last month.

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Thought I would give an updated mileage picture.

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[Zootownelk]

1997 5.0 V8. 230,000 miles. Unfortunately, might be the last season for the ol' gal...

 

[Wyo_Jeeper]

Was my daily driver until last year when I moved further away from work. 1990 F-350 w/ 460. It is unfortunately parked now waiting on a new engine and a transmission rebuild.

 

[hank4elk]

1998 stock Tacoma 4x4 @339,984 and being rebuilt.

New (used) 16" TRD Rims, Cooper stmaxx tires. Drove it to my mechanic buddy and he's got it going.
All new suspension and steering parts. Bushings and balls. Bilstien 5100 shocks in.
Rear springs rebent and a leaf added has been done and in.
New rotors in brakes.
All new U-joints.
He will replace front drive ends if needed. Check the transfercase and fluids.
Give both tranny's a go over. Auto's.
All new drive fluids...
Needs a new rear bumper,black.
Bar light on front so I can see....elk on roads.

It will be new underneath.
The engine next ,but it still runs great.

He knows folks.
Might get a painter to get the aluminum bridge metal cap off bed. Re-paint hood,cab top and camper shell.
It has earned the pinstripes. Just don't want it to rust or the camper to degrade because the thing has dings and scrapes and the finish is failing there.
Get rid of as much chrome(plastic) as possible. Paint the grill flat black. Wheels...?
Paint the bottom between wheels with bedliner to stop rock chips.

Bought this truck on the lot in 2000. 36,000 miles. $15,999. Had never been in 4x4,used for moving heavy stuff. Bed liner paint in and bed had a few dents. And the bed cap was on.
Bought the campershell new. Snugtop, insulated and has frame. Thule rack system on and it can hold 750lbs. Yakama basket.
Tempted to take the camper off but it has saved me. Never had anything stolen. They can't see in.