Fuck every bit of this bullshit and go buy a fully restored old 4WD pickup with zero electronics amd a manual transmission.

Trust me, you will be much happier and it will be cheaper.

If you do decide to get an old , restored pickup, you can add all kinds of shit to it if you can’t live without all the crap they put in the newer trucks.

Leather seats, electronic dashboard, electronic ignition, cruise, A/C. power windows, door locks remote start, masive stereo, whatever you want, the sky is the limit.

You may still winding up spending the $50,000 if you really want to but what you WON’T have, is a delicate, piece of shit, money eating, Prima Donna of a truck when it’s all said and done.

And you won’t have to take the body off the frame to repair it.

Just my opinion, your mileage may vary.

One of the earliest memories I have is when I was about 3 years old and trying to figure out how to raise the seat of my tricycle.

Good mechanics are literally born with a burning natural curiosity and good hand /eye coordination.

As young as I was, this little fella has me beat.

Oh to be able to live a simple life again.