[Yosemitest]

A few questions:

How much weight do you plan to haul on the truck?

Do you plan tho pull a trailer with it, like a boat, a small utility trailer, or a pop-up camper?

How important is gas mileage?

Would you consider a diesel in a small pickup?

Very important, how long do you plan on keeping the truck?

Do you believe that the United States might be attacked by terrorist with an EMP attack?

If so, how mechanically inclined are you?

Would you consider an older truck that was points, plugs and condenser, say before 1967 model?

An example to consider:

1965 Ford Ranchero Base 3.3L FORD RANCHERO


1959 Studebaker Pickup Truck


1964 Datsun Other NO RESERVE

An older truck that has been rebuilt and taken care of, is a great tool, and it may cost as much as a new truck.
But usually they're worth it.
They may be a little more trouble to go get, or to finance, but if you take a little time preparing for the "buy", you can do very well.

Plus you are not chained to the dealership for repairs.
Just do a little research on the availability of parts.
Most are easy to get parts for, but some are not.
And most are easy to work on.

[Leaning Right]

How much weight do you plan to haul on the truck?
- Light weight: garden supplies and my three-wheeled trike

Do you plan tho pull a trailer with it, like a boat, a small utility trailer, or a pop-up camper? - No

How important is gas mileage? - Not very

Would you consider a diesel in a small pickup? - Maybe

Very important, how long do you plan on keeping the truck?
- Forever...I keep vehicles until (and even after) major parts fall off

Do you believe that the United States might be attacked by terrorist with an EMP attack? - Probably only a matter of time

If so, how mechanically inclined are you? - Not very

Would you consider an older truck that was points, plugs and condenser, say before 1967 model?
- Only as a project, not as primary transportation