If you're buying the truck to use, than the one with the bed would probably make more sense. You'll use that hoist more than you might think!
But I can appreciate the dilemma you're in- I'd probably still try and get both! grin Sometimes it's easier to get forgiveness than permission!


Rich
1947 Loadmaster
1947 Chev. Loadmaster
1959 Chev. Viking 40

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