Justwondering
Well-Known Member
Its been about a year since I joined this forum.
Using my index cards, service manual, sharpie and duct tape to identify and label parts so I'd know sorta what to ask about.
Learning about hidden bolts, proper way to run hoses, butt-splicing wiring, and much more.
I was just looking at craigslist last night.
Why?
My 2000 Chevy Silverado has 261,+++ miles one it, runs well, and no payments.
The driver seat is fried, the passenger seat needs replacing, some plastic bits are cracking, and the rear bumper / passenger truck bed fender have been whacked many times.
Once I saw how much money new parts cost especially when you factor in the shipping, it occurred to me I should buy a roller/project truck and remove the parts I want and salvage the rest.
Then I chuckle to myself.
Is this still me? I am actually sitting here contemplating this as a reasonable option. Not worrying about where to get the money to have someone 'fix' the truck. Not assuming that the only option is to salvage the truck and get another one.
Just a remarkable evolution thanks to everyone here on the forum. You folks rock!
Using my index cards, service manual, sharpie and duct tape to identify and label parts so I'd know sorta what to ask about.
Learning about hidden bolts, proper way to run hoses, butt-splicing wiring, and much more.
I was just looking at craigslist last night.
Why?
My 2000 Chevy Silverado has 261,+++ miles one it, runs well, and no payments.
The driver seat is fried, the passenger seat needs replacing, some plastic bits are cracking, and the rear bumper / passenger truck bed fender have been whacked many times.
Once I saw how much money new parts cost especially when you factor in the shipping, it occurred to me I should buy a roller/project truck and remove the parts I want and salvage the rest.
Then I chuckle to myself.
Is this still me? I am actually sitting here contemplating this as a reasonable option. Not worrying about where to get the money to have someone 'fix' the truck. Not assuming that the only option is to salvage the truck and get another one.
Just a remarkable evolution thanks to everyone here on the forum. You folks rock!