5 Apr
2002
5 Apr
'02
7:32 a.m.
On Fri, 5 Apr 2002, Douglas H. Quebbeman wrote:
What's the least expensive, semi-reliable
transportation for
hauling Classic Computers?
What I mean is, something that might be a tad flaky starting
up, but once running, is unlikely to suffer mechanical
failure in places where your license plates might as well be
from a foreign country?
Well, my little brother, after trying for years to kill it off, has
promised me his '91 Ford F150. It's a straight-6 standard, is about to
wear out the second clutch, has stranded him once when the drive shaft
split at the weld (he'd known it was bent for a month, aka "his own damn
fault") in '96. He takes very good care of it, but has never had the
valve covers off.
The kicker? It's on its fourth trip around the odometer. 329,000+
miles, and I wouldn't hesitate to take off for Anchorage in it.
Plus, it's on-topic.
Price - free to me. Probably worth $600-$800 in Texas.
As they say, Your Mileage May Vary.
Doc