Hi all, this is my first post.

I starting my research into purchasing an early model G (79-93). To date, I am leaning towards a gd300 and I am open to either of the swb or lwb. I am not into the posh interiors or the other luxurys like power windows and stuff the current nas spec models have but I rather have a truck that resembles a CDN military spec vehicle perhaps minus the green paint!

Anyways I am looking for pointers into what particular items I should be most cautious about when it comes to these vehicles so please feel free to chim in.

One item that I noticed on a few vehicles in th epast few months is that the speedo needs replacing so is this a common problem? Is is expensive and how readily available are spaces for this and I guess for most other components. Is the MB dealer networks decent good guys to deal with.

I should also note that I am in Calgary, Alberta were we are able to import 15 y.o. vehicles and that is probably the route I will take so if any of you have advice on that process I would welcome it as well.

Cheers and thanks in advance

Chris