how much for a 1st gen ex-cab duelly 2wd auto,power everything,1ton?
168,000 miles ctd...

 

You won't find anything cheap in Southern California.

In my area all of the 1st. Gen’s I have seen I can count on one hand and all of them were in sad shape.
Jim

 

I recently paid $3500 for a 1993 1Ton Dually, 2WD, extended cab 5spd. 142,000 miles.

It was cheap because it wasn't running right. It may need a lift pump or possibly a rebuilt IP. It has a couple of decent dents, a bed full of hay, peeling paint, broken tailgate, etc. Needed a new thermostat right away. Speedo doesn't work. It also needs ball joints and other front end work.

When I saw it for $3500 I jumped at it, even with the problems. I'll likely dump another $1500 to $2000 into it, plus a dozen weekend days of wrenching, before I consider it useable.

My advice is to weigh the condition of the truck and the work it needs, against your budget and amount of free time. $3500 is really on the low end and they'll go right up to $6000+ in good condition. I'll probably have $6000 into mine before I know it.

-- Chris