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Jan 18, 2018 | 10:12 AM

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1STGENFARMBOY

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From: extreem southern ILL

These old trucks are the only truck I have owned that when you turn the key and they fire up you can't help but do the Tim Allen grunt and smile basicly every time.

Jan 19, 2018 | 06:47 AM

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These old trucks are the only truck I have owned that when you turn the key and they fire up you can't help but do the Tim Allen grunt and smile basicly every time.

Definitely. Thanks for the help guys. I’ll keep you guys posted if this guy gets back to me to set up a deal.

Jan 20, 2018 | 10:30 AM

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From: Winterset, IA

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If you decide to buy that truck, the first thing I'm recommending is to pull that carpeting out. At minimum, you should cut out that section that is covering the floor pans at both sides, where your feet are. Carpet never dries out, and rots those floors out quicker than you can imagine.

I've replaced my carpet with thick rubber mats that individually can be removed at a moments notice. This lets me "air out" and clean up any water / salt or other messes that make it to the surface of the steel.

Otherwise, Freddy Flintstone and you will have more in common than you would like to ...

(besides oogling over Barney Rubbles wife)

I am about to that point. When I replace my floor pans AGAIN I will be laying down a thick coat of POR15 with bedliner.

Jan 20, 2018 | 05:58 PM

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I am about to that point. When I replace my floor pans AGAIN I will be laying down a thick coat of POR15 with bedliner.

Went to Homo Cheapo and bought their thick diamond plate look rubber floor mats and cut to fit. They're thick for sound deadening, and don't slide around, because they're cut to size with my razor knife. Yes they wear over time, but easily pulled up to evaporate water