monstr250

So i really miss having a first gen. really want to get one again. where is the best area to look? Im located in Chicago. don't have the cash to spend at the moment but i want to start seeing what is available. really want a 4x4 extended cab 5 speed. what is a good price range for a clean one?

BILTIT

Local ads, craigslist, etc.

j_martin

Way West and/or South. Worth the train trip to go get it. Any Midwest first gen will be rusted out, including frame and springs.

simplysmn

the western states are Loaded with them right now hit craig's list even BC Canada is loaded

monstr250

Let the search begin!

sootnsmoke

Let us know if you find the West Coast loaded with 5 speed, extra cab 4x4s 1st Gens. Not sure what everyone's perception of loaded is but I think you might find that combination less than plentiful.

DJ Turbo.

Theres a few kicking around here some in mint and I mean mint shape others not so much but a fair amount to choose from and lots in ontario check out Kijiji there are some decent units for sale

monstr250

So far the search is going alright. looks like I'll be needing to save anywhere between 6000 to 10000 for my search criteria. how hard is a auto to manual conversion? there seems to be alot more 4x4 ext cab autos out there.

BILTIT

Manuals are tough to find, even up here.

DJ Turbo.

I've come across a good pile of rags man you just gotta look

BILTIT

4x4 manuals?

I see tons of 2wd manuals.

sootnsmoke

Over the course of 12 months of looking previously in Oregon and Washington, a total of only SIX manual trans trucks came up for sale. Thats daily looking on both Craigslist and Truck Trader. That is an average of one every 2 months. Half of those were junk. They are hard to find, period. Elimating 2wd trucks if a 4x4 is required, than pretty sparse pickings. Of course, that is in those 2 states only but the Northwest does have a lot of trucks on the road.

DJ Turbo.

I was just on Kijiji and there are atleast 10 decent rags mostly 4x4s too in niceee shape heres a link check em out http://alberta.kijiji.ca/f-cars-vehi...wnrQQCatIdZ174

monstr250

That is a pretty nice site. didn't know what that was before. Time to start cranking out some jobs to build up some savings.

BILTIT

I wouldnt say 10 decent trucks, maybe 3 or 4 but that depends on what you want to spend, condition, odometer, etc.