>So you'd buy the '72 then :)
>

No. I would want it really bad but rule #1 in my book now is no rust. Luckily I am in FL and no rust cars are everywhere at bargain prices. Probably not the same for you up there in the arctic tundra (anything past the georgia state line is arctic tundra for me now).

>> I would say to remember the original goal.
>> Get something reliable because you have enough projects with the cars
>> you already have.
>
>See, this is where my warped mentality comes in. I figure that the '72
>probably *will* be more reliable than the '93, and cheaper/easier to fix
>(i.e. I can probably do it in my driveway) when something mechanical
>*does* break.
>
>Is this a real concern? Or is a '93 Ford generally a pretty reliable
>truck, even with all the electronics?

You wouldn't have any trouble with repairing the electronics if any problems arise.

>
>If it makes any difference, both are essentially "barn cars" at this
>point; the '72 was "resurrected" by a previous owner, and the current
>owner of the '93 has let it sit for the better part of the year. So I'd
>be doing the "change all the fluids and repack the bearings" drill on
>either one, either way. Theoretically the '72 should be in better shape
>mechanically because the current owner is a "car guy" while the '93's
>owner is not... but I trust no one when it comes to maintenance...
>
>nate

This isn't the same barn truck you asked about a few weeks ago is it? The rust is just such a deal killer for me and I know I would get tired of not having power steering and brakes on that truck.

Good luck and let us know which one you bring home!!

Steve B.