r/oldtrucks

In the next month or so I will have the opportunity of getting an 1989 Single Cab Short Bed 2wd. The 89 is a one owner and has been parked in a barn for at least 5 years. It burns oil and will most likely need the engine overhauled. My guess is that it has around 150k miles.

I already have a 2005 Silverado z71 crew cab that I don’t use very much since moving up to a 2022. It has been a good truck, but I am not in love with it. I let my father-in-law use if for Home Depot runs and it is pushing 265k. I am the 3rd owner and have had it since 86k. It is practical since more than 3 people can fit comfortably.

I live in the DFW metroplex and I know reliably breaking and keeping an engine consistently cool is critical.

My wife will not let me keep all three trucks. To get the 89 mechanically refreshed it will cost around 10k. The 89 runs and drives, but the end result is reliability.

To get the 05 refreshed, I am thinking it will take around 10k. I got the top end overhauled 50k ago and got the rear main seal done about 20k ago. I currently running throw the grimlins with the duel automatic climate control. I know the transmission and radiator will need reworking at some point. I have pulled a trailer maybe 4 times since owning the truck.

Another thought as well, is that I will never be able to have these trucks ever again for this cheap. They are solid and haven’t been customized or abused.

I will need to sell one of the old trucks at some point. They are both awesome, but it’s like comparing apples to oranges at the moment. Any suggestions or advice is much appreciated.

I need a cheap, reliable truck for home projects and furniture moving. Nothing heavy duty.

I found a 2015 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT with 95k Miles. I checked the Carfax report and it has no accidents, 2 owners and good maintenance history, but its an 11 year old truck. What do you guys think?

Any advice or recommendations for a 15k budget would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks everyone!

A friend of my father in law is selling his manual 92 4.l that’s been garage kept and has 65k on it. He wants $7500. I currently drive a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe with 283k on it.

As of right now I drive 80 miles per day (40 each way) mostly highway. I do plan on leaving my current job and want to start an estate sale business/ junk removal business but this could take me months to be ready to take the plunge.

Would this be a good truck for me and my future endeavors?

Never was really a truck guy but saw a Nissan d21 build and love the look and wouldn't mind the usefulness of being able to move a dresser or something my problem is I hear they are reliable but rust buckets by now soooooo any good suggestions?

Budget is like 5k btw