With the new exhaust, driveshaft, tires, engine repairs, etc, I dumped almost $1000.00 into the old truck. I could have never have done this if I was driving it daily like before the Metro came along. I never owned a vehicle longer than this old Chevy Truck. I had her for 8 years. I have always loved my "Black Betty" because she's been there for me all along and never let me down. She has some rust issues now, but nothing major. I figure it was time to fix her up and have some fun with it before it rots away.
Now I need to get back to driving my Metro to save up more cash! Spending $8.00 to $30.00 per week for gas compared to $40.00 - $100.00 per week (depending on price) ads up fast. Now I will save up for some body work and a paint job for the Metro before winter. I was thinking of gutting the car, repairing and repainting everything internally, and hauling the restored shell to a friend of mine who has a paint shop. It runs and drives like a brand new Metro, so it might as well look like one.