Hey everyone. New to post here, but been reading for quite some time. I'll start with my immediate question, then give some backround to my story. Is there anyone here from the Indianapolis, IN area?
Now, the story behind that question. I am interested in getting a series truck, IIA or early III SWB. I have done a lot of homework already, and I think Ive made my mind up. Got wife approval, started putting feelers out for my current vehicle to help finance the purchase (2002 Saab 95 Aero manual 5 speed, any takers? ). Only thing left to do, is to actually get in a series and go for a ride. I need to make sure I can at least fit in the thing. I'm a taller guy, 6'3 230ish, but have pretty long legs.
This will be my daily driver, but its only a 5 mile drive to the hospital I'm at for my residency. I plan on being about that distance from my practice next year. I know, it will be a huge change of pace from a modern sports saloon to a 40+ year old truck. But I'm at the point in my life (27, married, no kids, about to own my own dental practice) where I'd love to have a fun vehicle. I love working on mechanical things, and the lack of electronics on these trucks fits me just fine.
I love the idea of something from an older time, this truck makes you remember a time when things werent going a million miles an hour all day long. The thoughts these Series trucks evoke sometimes makes me wish I grew up in a different time.
Anyhow, off my stupid soapbox. I'd love to meet up with someone from Indianapolis area, sit in the truck, go for a ride with you, get a feel for the thing. I'd like to do this before I pull the trigger, but I'm having a tough time holding back with some of the rigs I see available right now.
The search and education of all things Series has been fun, and I think as the search gets more and more close to the end, the excitement will only get greater.
Thanks to anyone that has any input to a new, hopeful, soon to be, first time Series owner.
Now, the story behind that question. I am interested in getting a series truck, IIA or early III SWB. I have done a lot of homework already, and I think Ive made my mind up. Got wife approval, started putting feelers out for my current vehicle to help finance the purchase (2002 Saab 95 Aero manual 5 speed, any takers? ). Only thing left to do, is to actually get in a series and go for a ride. I need to make sure I can at least fit in the thing. I'm a taller guy, 6'3 230ish, but have pretty long legs.
This will be my daily driver, but its only a 5 mile drive to the hospital I'm at for my residency. I plan on being about that distance from my practice next year. I know, it will be a huge change of pace from a modern sports saloon to a 40+ year old truck. But I'm at the point in my life (27, married, no kids, about to own my own dental practice) where I'd love to have a fun vehicle. I love working on mechanical things, and the lack of electronics on these trucks fits me just fine.
I love the idea of something from an older time, this truck makes you remember a time when things werent going a million miles an hour all day long. The thoughts these Series trucks evoke sometimes makes me wish I grew up in a different time.
Anyhow, off my stupid soapbox. I'd love to meet up with someone from Indianapolis area, sit in the truck, go for a ride with you, get a feel for the thing. I'd like to do this before I pull the trigger, but I'm having a tough time holding back with some of the rigs I see available right now.
The search and education of all things Series has been fun, and I think as the search gets more and more close to the end, the excitement will only get greater.
Thanks to anyone that has any input to a new, hopeful, soon to be, first time Series owner.
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