Dan,
I couldn't agree with you more. Old Chevy trucks have survived because they were simple and anyone could make them run for just a little bit of money. Other brands might be more complex, sophisticated, and even more reliable, but their parts are ALWAYS more expensive and harder to repair and find replacements for. It really upsets me when guys spend a week's pay for items that could simply be disassembled, cleaned, and re-adjusted to perform as good as new, for zero dollars. I respect the knowledge and character of a man that can see through the sales manure to the truth. Jim