I have been fortunate - went and found some nice clean ones and have enjoyed a big garage full of my favorite trucks for the past 25 years. Most are 67 to 72 Chevs and GMCs ranging from 3/4 and 1 ton 4 speeds and 4x4s. A couple of them up to size C80 with the 478 cu. in V6 and 6 speed Spicer with hi/lo rears (whatever that C80 tonnage rating was).
Many nice Pickups, Blazers, Flatbeds, Wrecker, Motor Homes, Fire Truck and even an aerial setup with bucket. None perfect - trucks are trucks - but a plenty of fun working with them and going places in old style. Lots of parades for a few years, but done with that.
Two rather modern favorites do not meet the 25 year old criterion, but they have been excellent. 2001 Dodge Cummins 4x4 with 6 speed manual and some nice options, and 2003 Silverado 4x4 with Duramax and Allison. They will far outlive me for certain.
Nice thread. Thanks.
