Retired military vehicles.

Triple · 08-13-2011, 04:24 PM

Ever purchased one?

These trucks tend to have very low miles, but I wonder what type of abuse they endured during their time of service. I feel that this one in particular is a bit over-priced, but I'm interested in something similar:

1987 Chevrolet ton and 1/4 diesel w/under 40K miles - $4200

I used to have an '86 2WD diesel, and I would have kept it for future restoration had it not been so eaten up by salty Michigan winters. Vehicles down here are infinitely more solid (assuming these military trucks were originally stationed somewhere in the south), and this is my favorite body-style pickup.

I like my Dakota, but I almost never drive the truck anyway, and I could do without the payment. Makes more sense right now to pay for something older in cash, and perhaps keep it for a frame-off resto sometime down the line.

BTW, the Dakota:

2006 Dodge Dakota V8 w/ 6-speed MUST SEE - only 30,000 miles - $11999

08-13-2011, 04:24 PM	#1
Triple uncomfortably numb Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: JOH-JAH! Moto: WR250R & Bonneville Posts: 409	Retired military vehicles. Ever purchased one? These trucks tend to have very low miles, but I wonder what type of abuse they endured during their time of service. I feel that this one in particular is a bit over-priced, but I'm interested in something similar: 1987 Chevrolet ton and 1/4 diesel w/under 40K miles - $4200 I used to have an '86 2WD diesel, and I would have kept it for future restoration had it not been so eaten up by salty Michigan winters. Vehicles down here are infinitely more solid (assuming these military trucks were originally stationed somewhere in the south), and this is my favorite body-style pickup. I like my Dakota, but I almost never drive the truck anyway, and I could do without the payment. Makes more sense right now to pay for something older in cash, and perhaps keep it for a frame-off resto sometime down the line. BTW, the Dakota: 2006 Dodge Dakota V8 w/ 6-speed MUST SEE - only 30,000 miles - $11999