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Old 06-18-2018, 12:15 AM   #113 (permalink)
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2004 CTD - '04 DODGE RAM 2500 SLT
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Electric system is the number one reason for both repairs (80% in 1950s and today) and junking them. Complexity after early 1980s became unbearable, and plastic interiors ruined the rest. One can — with ones own labor — spend 2x or 3x cars value ONLY in redoing interior and most (not all) electrics.

A mid 1960s car with dual hydraulic circuit brakes & optional front discs is about it for a rebuild to driver status. And that assumes upgrades on safety as possible (accepting lack of crashworthiness) where insurance is prohibitive or unattainable for full replacement.

Good luck
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