Up to 100 you can nearly get by with nothing but oil changes, and shocks. Around 100 on my dodge I had to do front wheel bearings, brakes and if I had not rotated them front tires. Not towing would probably have allowed me to run 100K on all four tires, with all the towing I do the rears won't last 50 if not rotated. The shocks from factory were worthless pieces of dog crap that I would have changed with 1000 miles on them but no aftermarket were available until it was nearly three years old.

So Hattie is most likely talking about actual repairs vs routine maintenance.

With decent care the engine should run 300K I would think. I don't know about everything else on a chebby.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.