$75 on a truck that lasted 38 years

I had a 1974 Dodge 3/4 ton Camper Special, 440 V8. It was one heavy hunk of iron. Put over 500K miles on it, much of that towing. Did the heads once, the trans twice, the carb several times, and lots of radiator "patches". Body was still straight, and it ran strong. Sold it last year for $1300 (1974 is the last year that is smog exempt in CA). Got my $$ out of that truck for sure. Guess that's why I love these "old truck" stories.