Been thinking more and more about leaving my nnbs alone since it is my DD.
My dad still has my old truck and I've been thinking about working on it instead since its been a good truck to me.
Stats:
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 z71 SLT Extended cab. It has over 250,000 miles and it is really starting to show. Body wise, its in really good shape for the mileage. It has a little bit of rust around the rockers, but really haven't looked at it closely in a while. The interior is in fairly decent shape besides the drivers seat. Its all leather, so that is a plus.
The good:
About 150,000 of the miles are true highway miles. It has been well maintained with regular maintenence. Mileage aside, the truck runs pretty good. It seems to have more umph than my nnbs. Its also a one owner truck. My dad bought it new and was have had it ever since. He passed it on to me when I got my license since he was due for a new business vehicle.
The bad:
The truck seems to be having some electrical issues, but not quite sure where the problem lies. It unlocks itself while driving, the radio is on the frits(probably age), the heated seats no longer work, and the windows are super slow. It has an aftermarket remote start that could be the source of the electrical issues. On the mechanical side, besides the high miles, there is a small exhaust leak at the drivers side header. The rear two header bolts are broke off at the head.
Only have a few pics of it. It has plastidip on the lower half from when I was young and dumb, but it will be coming off.
So here's the question - do I build this truck or keep modding the new truck? Does it have too many miles, making it a lost cause? Any input is welcome.
My dad still has my old truck and I've been thinking about working on it instead since its been a good truck to me.
Stats:
2004 GMC Sierra 1500 z71 SLT Extended cab. It has over 250,000 miles and it is really starting to show. Body wise, its in really good shape for the mileage. It has a little bit of rust around the rockers, but really haven't looked at it closely in a while. The interior is in fairly decent shape besides the drivers seat. Its all leather, so that is a plus.
The good:
About 150,000 of the miles are true highway miles. It has been well maintained with regular maintenence. Mileage aside, the truck runs pretty good. It seems to have more umph than my nnbs. Its also a one owner truck. My dad bought it new and was have had it ever since. He passed it on to me when I got my license since he was due for a new business vehicle.
The bad:
The truck seems to be having some electrical issues, but not quite sure where the problem lies. It unlocks itself while driving, the radio is on the frits(probably age), the heated seats no longer work, and the windows are super slow. It has an aftermarket remote start that could be the source of the electrical issues. On the mechanical side, besides the high miles, there is a small exhaust leak at the drivers side header. The rear two header bolts are broke off at the head.
Only have a few pics of it. It has plastidip on the lower half from when I was young and dumb, but it will be coming off.
So here's the question - do I build this truck or keep modding the new truck? Does it have too many miles, making it a lost cause? Any input is welcome.
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