2 years in seeking advice

Cheap trucks, better than $120, 000. Iv had some that worked out and some didn't, the ones that didn't cost a lot of$$, sounds like you are doing ok, saving money, have a plan , I like the truck , not the engine, a Detroit is cheaper to rebuild.

 

A friend bought a ‘94 FLD with the lower HP N-14, for $7k.

The truck has been a nightmare money pit, $30k plus in repairs.

I watched him make the fatal mistakes along the way.

Here’s my advice - a blend of the above -

Find a truck late ‘90’s - 12.7 or N-14, well taken care of. SAMPLE OIL, INSPECT. RIG DIG REPORT.

Park it up and go through it replacing, repairing, protecting etc till you’re satisfied it’s ready.

Have access to another $20k in cash (we used credit), before taking the plunge.