The b models are solid engines. Parts are readily available, etc.
it cost more to work on a
cat than a Cummins but they tend to have a longer life.
Be aware with a 359, those trucks are getting fairly old. While I love them and have spent time running one, they have some quirks and such that people don’t pay attention to.
I know you say you won’t be using it but in personal matters but... how much time do you look to spend in it? A 359 cab is roughly 6” narrower than a 379 if my memory is correct. There is little to no leg room in one for most people.
Steel or aluminum frame? Lots of stuff to look and watch out for on aluminum.
Rear gears and which trans is another thing to look closely at because some trucks are spec’d oddly and could have a undesirable set of gears in it.
359’s are pretty well known for their rats nest wiring inside the dash. Some are fine where as others have had way way too many hands in them and they can be a complete wreck.
Just some quick stuff off the top of my head.
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