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I'm not even mentioning the things that any 20 year old vehicle might need like suspension, hubs/bearings, fuel pump, radiator, steering rack, or alternator, etc, soon, though some of these things may have also, already been replaced.Īlso check the rocker panels and dog legs, a common rust area but this is more cosmetic unless you live in some area where the city or an HOA disallows rusty or otherwise mismatched vehicle body panels. Buying something this age is definitely a DIY project to get it fit for a few years of service if you don't want to have to dump a few thousands dollars into it from paying a premium for shop labor and shop parts costs. Then there are fuel lines, power steering, transmission, etc, all potential things to need replaced before long. It may need some replacement parts, now or soon, for example the leaf spring shackles can be a problem at that age, and brake lines, though I'm pretty sure I see a new brake line across the rear axle so possibly more than just that one has been replace already.

If holes are made, no damage was really done because it wasn't doing anything useful in that area already.

It looks like a normal level of rust, but at the same time, a "normal" level of rust in some areas, can cause major problems.Īt least it is a framed truck, so foremost you should examine the frame, and if the owner isn't too alarmed to let you inspect it, take a hammer and pick and pound and poke on the frame to see if any holes are made.