[Longhorn Man]

if I came across as offended, it wasn't supposed to... my fault. I was just defending... giving reasons for upgraded box, not just the excuses some will give. I was totally ticked/p!ssed when my craftsman box started sagging. I don't *think* it was overloaded... coulda been part of there new cheap lesser quality items. I also see things like you many times... where I coulda done without this... or shoulda gone without that, and normally, I recomend starting out small.

One thing none of us have considered, and James hasn't really commented on, how far in the hobby is he planning on going? Is this truck a one time hoby vehicle, and after that it's car loans and full coverage on the only car he owns... will he be like me and insist on driving old stuff , will he end up restoring a slew of classics through his life... this will also dictate what direction he goes. If he moves into a New york appartment, a roll away...even a smaller one, will be more of a problem than an asset.