Dad worked hard all his life at the DuPont refinery in Beaumont TX. After retirement Dad loved wood working in his spare time, he could build anything. So when it was time to buy he insisted on a long bed truck to haul 4x8 materials. After shopping around he found his perfect truck, a base model, long bed 1997 Chevy Cheyenne. Dad passed away in December 1999. The truck was still like new, and Mom did not want to let go of anything Dad owned. She soon stopped driving due to her health, but I kept her vehicles running. When Mom passed in 2007, I inherited them.
I drove Dads truck as a work vehicle from 2007 until 2015 when my son turned 16 and got his drivers licence. I thought it was great he drove his grandfathers truck, serving three generations. Dad would have been so proud. Time took its toll and repairs were needed although the Chevys 4.3L V6 powertrain remains excellent at 178K miles. My son really did need a newer, larger crew cab so we traded out Dads Chevy (+cash) for my 2018 Silverado.
I reconditioned the truck by 1) fixing the broke tailgate latch 2) fixing broke fuel tank level unit 3) clearing CEL's by replacing cat converter 4) installing new headlights, door locks, new carpeting over the vinal floor, adding a dashmat, and deep cleaning. It cost a few dollars but I am happy to see Dads truck fixed up and still happily motoring on. I get lots of unsolicted compliments out on the road, and even offers to buy.
I drove Dads truck as a work vehicle from 2007 until 2015 when my son turned 16 and got his drivers licence. I thought it was great he drove his grandfathers truck, serving three generations. Dad would have been so proud. Time took its toll and repairs were needed although the Chevys 4.3L V6 powertrain remains excellent at 178K miles. My son really did need a newer, larger crew cab so we traded out Dads Chevy (+cash) for my 2018 Silverado.
I reconditioned the truck by 1) fixing the broke tailgate latch 2) fixing broke fuel tank level unit 3) clearing CEL's by replacing cat converter 4) installing new headlights, door locks, new carpeting over the vinal floor, adding a dashmat, and deep cleaning. It cost a few dollars but I am happy to see Dads truck fixed up and still happily motoring on. I get lots of unsolicted compliments out on the road, and even offers to buy.
